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They're not a snake for everyone, that's for sure. If you want something you can yank out of a tank at-will, manhandle and toss back when you're done, this ain't it, lol.
Bloods tend to startle easily, can have short fuses and will not hesitate to vigorously defend themselves if they feel threatened. I've never considered them a beginner snake, and in all this time I've yet to recommend a Blood to anyone, however...
If you take the time to observe your Blood and understand the nature of the beast, they can be quite rewarding if you approach them slowly and respectfully.
Individuals can be as different in behaviour as they are for colour and pattern. Some are placid and trustworthy, some will never tolerate human interference and some swing between both ends of the spectrum depending on their mood, and believe me, they can be moody.
I consider myself very luck that I'm able to handle my 3 Bloods without incident, but there are certainly times when they don't want *anything* to do with me, and I do have to be very careful with them during those times because they will remind me who's wearing the pants in our relationship if I overstep my boundaries when they're in a mood.
Another thing to consider is the size and power they have, and how that relates to working with them when they're moody, or at feeding time. A large Blood that's caught a whiff of food can get so excited that it loses all control, so you do have to be on your toes at feeding time, and I certainly wouldn't recommend trying to tong feed a Blood unless you're looking to make the evening news.
These snakes demand respect, understanding and a compatible personality-type to have a long, healthy and incident-free relationship, so I'd strongly recommend getting to know as many as you can before you decided
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