Gopher Snakes, Russian Ratsnakes, Subocs?

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by Scubadiver59

Snakes can be unpredictable, they could potentially bite at any time, as I personally have found out, so you always have to keep that in mind.

I've heard the joke, "if you like pet rocks, get a Ball Python", and that may be true to some extent since a lot of them will "ball" up and hide, but others are more outgoing. My Albino King is great, but even she bolts back in her hide if I show up suddenly; and while coaxing her out for a friend the other day, she hit the glass trying to get at my fingers that I was tapping on the edge of the door. Other than that little fiasco, she's been great and I let her out all the time, and she is not head shy at all. It all depends on the snake, how often you handle, when you handle, etc.

Go to shows, hold their snakes, see if the one you want is "bitey", but always plan for the worst. And always, keep them away from your face unless you want to get accidentally tagged.

Keep in mind at shows, snakes are normally in a cooler environment, which makes them slower and more docile. When you get home and warm them up, that's when you'll see their real temperament and if they are bitey.

[Scubadiver59]

True, true, like some of the adventure shows that show people handling snakes...most were take out of a fridge and handled before they could react, fight, bite, or flee.

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

Keep in mind at shows, snakes are normally in a cooler environment, which makes them slower and more docile. When you get home and warm them up, that's when you'll see their real temperament and if they are bitey.