Does it hurt to get bitten by a californian kings snake - Page 2

Jim Smith · 07-19-17, 09:36 PM

Typically it's like being attacked by angry Velcro. At worst, it's like being pricked by tiny pricker bushes. Just wash the bite site and keep an eye on it. You can disinfect with alcohol and put a dab of Neosporin on it if you're concerned about inflammation.

dannybgoode · 07-19-17, 10:20 PM

Whatever you slam your hand into when you reflex jerk it away usually hurts far more than if you took the bite.

As Mink says with very large snakes it's an entirely different proposition...

werled · 07-20-17, 07:32 AM

Thanks to you all. this info did help being less scared

BillyCostume · 07-20-17, 09:01 AM

The fear of being bit is much worse than the actual bite. Most of my bites have come from smaller snakes, the worst bite I got was from a jungle carpet python when I was a teen. It bled quite a bit but wasn't really painful in all honesty. The bite I took from a chow chow 2 years ago was much worse lol. I wish I could lose my flinching reflex when it comes to bites, all in due time I suppose

SSSSnakes · 07-20-17, 07:57 PM

If it is a defensive bite, it's quick, with little pain. If it is a feeding bite, they hold on and chew up on you.

Doug 351 · 07-21-17, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

If it is a defensive bite, it's quick, with little pain. If it is a feeding bite, they hold on and chew up on you.

I'll have to agree with this, but....either way, if you have to complain about it....ummmmm....

Don't have snakes!!!!

Doug 351 · 07-21-17, 09:51 PM

I play around with wild snakes...soooo...I get bit a little. It's really nothing, you'll bleed, but barely feel it.

But first: will it even happen? Probably not. I have a snake that never bit anyone for 15 years (and was handled A LOT!)

But...in a case of mistaken identity, she got my hand, and I had to pry her off... ( feeding mishap)....

She was 5' long, and tore me up pretty good.. but like mentioned above, I'd take 100 of those over one dog or cat bite.....

Heck, my darn cat hurts me a lot worse just playing around!!!!

werled · 07-22-17, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug 351

I play around with wild snakes...soooo...I get bit a little. It's really nothing, you'll bleed, but barely feel it.

But first: will it even happen? Probably not. I have a snake that never bit anyone for 15 years (and was handled A LOT!)

But...in a case of mistaken identity, she got my hand, and I had to pry her off... ( feeding mishap)....

She was 5' long, and tore me up pretty good.. but like mentioned above, I'd take 100 of those over one dog or cat bite.....

Heck, my darn cat hurts me a lot worse just playing around!!!!

does it hurt more then a kitten digging her claws in your leg have experienced that but never been bitten by a cat

**Andy_G** · 07-20-17, 09:13 AM

I've only had 1 adult snake get me, and it was an 8 foot carpet python that I had tap trained with a hook. I forgot to tap it and went in to change the water bowl. It ended up biting me on the wrist, immediately recognized that I wasn't food and tried to let go, but it's teeth got snagged in there so it took a few seconds to get it off. It was painful and it bled a LOT and bruised up substantially, but this was only because it was a large snake with decently sized teeth that got me in a very sensitive and vascular area. I did not pull away or flinch and if I did there may have been slightly more damage done, but still pretty negligible. Didn't require any treatment other than a good rinse off and a wipe with rubbing alcohol. Bites from even an adult california kingsnake are really not a big deal.

trailblazer295 · 07-21-17, 08:11 PM

Everyone gets bitten eventually, a cali king won't hurt that bad. Small heads and teeth. I was tagged by my 2yr old boa. After the intial what the H just happened I laughed and kept repeating "little uh word I can't type....rd" It was my mistake, I was tap training but got lazy because he is small and was always so easy to handle. Well he was buried and I touched him and probably scared him and BAM. Lesson learned, poke with the hook before doing anything.

dannybgoode · 07-22-17, 06:15 AM

A kitten is far more painful to own than a king!

Other snakes may vary

werled · 07-22-17, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybgoode

A kitten is far more painful to own than a king!

Other snakes may vary

wow that a snake bite is basicaly nothing thanks everyone

dannybgoode · 07-22-17, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by werled

wow that a snake bite is basicaly nothing thanks everyone

A king snake bit is basically nothing. A retic, Burmese or scrub for example of an ETB bite - that'd I'd rather avoid.

SerpentineDream · 07-22-17, 05:24 PM

California king snakes aren't all that big. Imagine being smacked with a ruler that has small thumbtacks on it. That's about it. Some soap and water, a little Bactine and you're fine. Just check to make sure no tiny teeth are left behind. If there are you can pick them out with tweezers.

It is best for both you and the snake to hold still and wait for them to let go rather than jerking your hand back but I've never been able to overcome the reflex to yank away. It's done before I even think about it.

The first time I got bit it was a shock just because it happened so fast, but I was startled more than actually hurt.

ETA: I wouldn't be so nonchalant if I got bitten by my black milk snakes. Those guys are powerful and they hit like a hammer. They've never bitten me but I've seen and felt how hard they strike a rat. Yikes! Fortunately they are people-friendly.