Bloody Mary Struck Again...

unknownclown · 10-25-11, 11:08 PM

just when Im thinkin shes all tame...

jaleely · 10-25-11, 11:12 PM

lol my jungle/carpet fools me all the time like that! happened to get a bloody thumb just last night! those cute lil' jerks! hehe

**millertime89** · 10-26-11, 12:50 AM

nice one! loving the name as well.

CDN_Blood · 10-26-11, 03:27 AM

Did you move too quickly? They don't like that at *all*

I've always found that you need to move quite slowly around a Blood or it's paranoia will get the better of it and it will go in to defensive mode. Slow movement around it if it's out and very slow movement when approaching and handling is the key to these things. They're not Ball Pythons, they'll defend themselves in a heartbeat.

People think Bloods are lazy, but they're not - they're insecure. Those that think they're lazy should try moving quickly around one and they'll likely get to see just how fast they can be when they feel threatened.

To see a Blood get totally airborne as it launches it's considerable mass at an aggressor is an impressive thing, but with very slow and deliberate movements and very gentle handling one gets to know the limits of their snake and once you understand how these things really work, you can earn their trust and start having a good experience with them, but it can be a slow process because you do have to move so slowly around them and they don't really appreciate much interaction. It's worth it if you can manage it.

These animals demand respect and if their keepers forget themselves around them, they will likely issue a reminder, lol.

Will0W783 · 10-26-11, 07:21 AM

Haha, I love the name. You gotta love the blood attitude. :-p

unknownclown · 10-26-11, 10:00 AM

I always move slowly trying to use my hands as more of a surface for her to climb on never waving them in front of her but moving underneath her.
But she is still a baby and although it wasnt her feeding time there was another snake eating so it could have been the smell of rat or the fact that I had interrupted her bath. She was soaking in filthy water and I needed to clean it.
And yes I do love the attitude! There are sometimes that I hold them that Im almost saddened not to get a nip cause they are just so cute. Mine dont strike like other snakes there is no BAM outta nowhere. they will angle thier head just to thier liking get as close as they can and just open thier mouth and bite. Theres no surprise for me and I dont jump which is just as well cause if you see the deeper teeth marks thats where she got stuck and had to wiggle her teeth outta me :P

unknownclown · 10-26-11, 10:07 AM

on a side note I would love to see one get airborn in strike mode!

**millertime89** · 10-26-11, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by unknownclown

on a side note I would love to see one get airborn in strike mode!

same here, that would be crazy!

marvelfreak · 10-26-11, 11:54 AM

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on a side note I would love to see one get airborn in strike mode!

I had a Ball Python that use to do it. You can't blame her for living up to her name. lol I figure it just a matter of time before one of my baby Bloods tag me.

unknownclown · 10-26-11, 01:31 PM

Yeah she earned her name when I first got her she tagged me so many times I was a bloody mess... I so love her!

SkYyaMe1623 · 10-26-11, 02:18 PM

@unknownclown you have a great attitude about your bitey blood python

if my carpet python goes into strike mode when it's outside the enclosure i always try to reason with him and say "I haven't eaten you yet..."

unknownclown · 10-26-11, 02:58 PM

I love her she's adorable and it was my fault either the rat smell or interrupting her bath heck I can't blame her if someone reached down at me and pulled me outta a nice comfy bath I'd be giving them attitude too

and its all part of taming her which undoubtedly has to be done but I'm in no hurry we got time. They got a year at least before bruises start coming with the bites.

SkYyaMe1623 · 10-26-11, 03:08 PM

lol yea i've heard bloods hit hard

unknownclown · 10-26-11, 03:14 PM

So far its not so bad my hubby and daughter think I'm nuts that it doesn't bother me

CDN_Blood · 10-26-11, 04:51 PM

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lol yea i've heard bloods hit hard

I had a large Retic, Burm and Yellow Anaconda for years and years in the past. They don't come close to the power a Blood exerts on a hit by the time it's 5 feet. I'd rather tangle with an angry Retic, Burm or Anaconda than an ornery Blood, I can tell ya that.

I've only ever taken a love tap from my youngest (attached below), and that's when he was still small, but I've forgotten myself and walked by my big boy's tank too quickly (when I used to keep him in a tank) and man-o-man, I'm really glad I chose to have that thing made from 1 inch glass. Anything less and he's surely have shattered it. He's got a hit like a heavy weight champ

Pound for pound, I'd have to say that Bloods are the most powerful snake I've worked with in over 2 decades. They'll keep ya on your toes, and teach you patience and respect for sure, lol.