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steve - 2011-04-30
I'm just getting into snakes kind of I have four so far, thanks for all the info.

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Charlie Roche - 2011-05-02
Enjoy and have fun. That's what we can all do day by day. Or try and do day by day. Right?

stewart hawes - 2011-02-03
I hav a royal python and she hasn't eaten for 5 weeks now I can't get her 2 eat what should I do?

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steve - 2011-04-30
Don't know if your question was answered yet but ball pythons to not eating as much or sometimes completely I know my boa stopped for like 3 months and just started again, so continue to try your snake will be fine they can be picky hope I was some help.

Jennifer - 2011-04-06
I have a Columbian Boa and a Peruvian Boa and the Preuvian Is now Preggo... what types of Babies will she have? How many can she have?

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Charlie Roche - 2011-04-07
They will probably look a little like mom and a little like dad, same way as us humans. Of course they will have about 30 babies so hang on daddy your going for a ride.

Daniel - 2011-04-01
Hi I'm Daniel and I have a 5 year old RTB that's about 9 feet long and very healthy. My question is, can she regrow teeth? She was a little hungry a few months back. One of the small cats I had at the time got on her tank and my RTB tried to eat her. She got her teeth stuck in the tank cover and I had to break them to get her unstuck. Will they grow back? Please reply to (xxxthevilxxx@cox.net) Thanks for your help.

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2011-04-01
There is a good chance your red tail boa will grow back its teeth. Teeth can be lost during feeding, which necessitates that they have a way of replacing them. Most snakes have several sets of teeth come in throughout their lifetimes.

judehenne - 2010-01-14
I love snakes. by jude c henne

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chase jonsgaard - 2011-03-07
They're soooooo cool.

chase jonsgaard - 2011-03-07
What type of background should be used for a california kingsnake and how big does the cage need to be?

Ricky Millen - 2011-02-11
Look for rescue groups. Here in VA the group is called VIIPER. You can get a python for a $30-$80 adoption fee. I just got my first albino female. My wife found her on CraigsList at a good price. ($375 for everything but a heat pad) So look around, there are deals everywhere. Snakes are great pets. They are more fun than one would think especially the right breeds like this one. Just do your research.

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Joshua Cook - 2011-02-28
Do you still have your Albino Python?

John - 2011-02-08
I have a RTB with a recessive gene leaning towards Albino. The snake shows no aggression at all only hissed once as a baby after shedding.
They are very docile snakes, believe me I owned a Retic and everyday it was a boxing match.

Aubrey - 2010-07-01
Hi, I REALLY want a corn snake, but I can't seem to get over a tiny fear. I am afraid that it will bite me... would it? I mean, my brother has one, and it seems so nice. But I'm afraid that if I get one, it will be mean and bite me. Has anyone ever had this fear? Will a corn snake bite me, and if it does, will it hurt?

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Anonymous - 2010-12-17
Corn snakes are considered to be one of the most docile snakes you can own, it all depends on how you raise them though. I have owned 2 for 3 years and never been bitten. A key thing to remember though is to feed them in a different tank that what you normally keep them in, this is so they don't associate their tank with food.
JC - 2011-02-08
No reason to be scared. I've only been bitten three times and that wuz when it was a hatchling and I wuz actually the one who provoked it....

Marie - 2010-03-10
I just got a red tail and she is extremly aggressive. i'm not sure what to do....

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Bailey - 2010-03-12
Red tails are very tame snakes, my husband and I have been raising snakes for the past 8 years. If your snake is showing aggression you can either take her back and see if they will trade the snake for another one or just start handling her all the time to tame her down. Once you build a bond with the snake and show no fear of her you can really enjoy her. I hope every thing works out for you and your snake, they are very cool to have as a pet.
Brian - 2010-03-27
Here's a few things to take into consideration:

She may be aggressive if she's getting ready to shed. Check for an opaque or bluish tint to her eyes. If they look cloudy, she's probably getting ready for a shed, and it's best to just leave her alone as she will be aggressive due to the fact that her vision is impaired.

If she's a baby then they may be a bit nippy at first...with more handling they will gentle down.

Finally, if she has mites or other parasites she will be aggressive. There are plenty of topical medicines available that help take care of that.

If all else fails, take her to an exotic animal vet and see if there's something else going on. It may just be her personality.
crystal and charles - 2010-04-07
When you have an aggressive snake it is best to handle it as much as possible so it can get use to you and being handled.
Brandi - 2010-04-24
I have some suggestions for you... Feel free to email me at gabby_darebelrjt@yahoo.com hope to hear from you soon! Brandi
Josue Manon - 2010-05-05
Try to hold the snake and dedicate a lot a lot of time so she can get used to you. Also don't feed the snake in the same cage where she sleeps because when you wanna grab her, the snake will think you are gonna feed her. They are great animals. Tattooxtreeme.
mike - 2010-05-09
If it is a baby WC (wild caught) imported they usually are they cannot determine if you are going to eat them or friend. If baby, wear latex rubber gloves if she does bite, they release they can't stand taste of latex. If that does not work do NOT pull! That could dislodge her teeth and kill her. I use a spatula or alcohol(whiskey) if you use wood(methyl) or isopropyl(rubbing) you can cause her to go blind and die. And do not go from the top of her, because things that want to eat her always come from above. Go from below her and she will get used to you by handling her 3-5 times a week for a lot of years, she will become a great addition to your family. I hope this helps you. If you want email me with comments or questions, I have been doing reptile rescue for over 20 yrs. and there is always something to learn from these majestic creatures! mike- michael6000@att.net
Tina - 2010-05-27
Hi marie. i have got two a pair the male is my aggressive one. The only way I got him to calm down was to feed him wait a day then I would take him out and handle him as much as poss. The more you handle them and the more you feed will calm her down. Oh and don't feed her in the cage. Take her out feed her and then put her back. If you only get her out to feed every time you go to get her out she will think it's feeding time and will strike.
katie - 2010-06-26
I just saw your post now and if you have solved this problem yet but I got a female red tail boa that was not tame at all and all I did was handle her everyday for about 2 weeks and now she is as tame as ever before every move she would strike but she is much better now, my bf can now hold her and I can take her outside with me and she is fine all I can suggest is handle her as much as you can but if you are scared of getting bit maybe you should find someone who wouldn't mind it is she does strike at them I hope this helps if you have not yet solved her aggression problem.
michael - 2010-07-10
The reason why he is so aggressive is because they probably never got carried. You have to carry him a couple times a day so he could get used to you but it might take some time and don't show that you're scared when you go to hold him/her. He/she is getting used to the new home and it's going to take some time.

I have a 42inch columbia red tail boa and I had the same problem when I first got him.
Tony - 2010-07-15
Hey marie! I have a few questions to ask you about your boa so that I can help you understand the better nature of its actions! If you would like to speak with me you can E mail me at cenatwin2010@yahoo.com
I would like to help you, so get in touch.
THANKS
Tony
Jimmy - 2010-07-18
Get a hold of her cover her head, lay her on top of you and just stroke her from neck to tail a number of times to tame her and get her used to hands touching her. I just recently got 3 boas and a 3.5 ft Columbian bit me and struck at me a few times. I worked with him more than my 5 other snakes and now he is a sweet heart. Never wants to leave my neck. Just happy that he leaves me breathing room. :)
Kristen - 2010-11-12
If she is being aggressive, make sure you are not hand feeding her or she may think your hands are food and don't just take her out to eat otherwise every time the cage opens, that is what she will think it's time for and will strike. While young red tails like to eat frequently and a lot. Try feeding rats of proper size instead of mice and maybe feeding every 5 days instead of the normal 7. Always wash your hands before handling also. If you smell like food to her, then you are and she will strike. Also, never feed her in her tank or they can become very aggressive thinking it's feeding time always! With my old baby, she would eat whenever you would feed her even if it was only 3 days apart and she would eat more than one mouse a feeding.
Mandy - 2010-11-18
Dear marie I too have a red tail who was aggressive I got her when she was a year old....Mine simply wanted more food I feed her 2 times a week opposed to once a week and took more time with her and gained the trust...most of the time we get these snakes whom have been abused and it takes trust.
derek - 2011-02-04
Trade for one that doesn't.

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