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my snake is on crack
- Thread starter newman
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Yeah, I'd say so depending on how long you've had him, and how old he is.newman said:
I got a ghost corn last October, and he still tries to beat me to death with his tail whenever I grab him. I refuse to put him down until he behaves, usually about 15 minutes. But he's not learning, stll sees me as a threat when I pick him up. He will eat pinkies in my hand however, which makes it even more funny
Nice looker, I'll tell you each snake is so different. I have 9 corns at the moment and they all have totally different personalities. I have an 03 creamsicle male that I almost gave up on, striking all the time, hissing, just plain hated life. I left him alone for about 6 months, let him crawl into his feeding box on his own etc. When he was about a year old, I decided to work with him again, and he's totally cool now. I will get an occasional tail rattle out of him, but he's really calmed down a lot. Sorry to ramble, but just wanted to share my experiences
oldhand
New member
Corns are hardy snakes, and mbdorfer, is right about the handleing, give it time and it will work. He will still be jerkey sometimes, but thats just corns for you, but generally he will calm down and start to appreaciate coming out. Good look, and keep us updated on the progress.
darkpbstar
New member
one of my corns still does that a little, but my older one used to do that, (lunge to the ground) well she would tried lunging out of my hands, totally freaked me out, then one day she actually accomplished her goal, all the waqy to the floork, freaked me out, then I though she was goign to cruize, but she just starting moving slowly, prolly scared herself with the fall, but they are strong animals
princess
Cornaholic
Most will settle down with a bit of consistent handling. My 7 that I've owned since they were hatchlings are all really sweet tempered because they get handled all the time. The new adult female I bought has never really been handled much cos she's been raised as a breeder by her previous owner but already in the last 3 weeks has settled down enormously...then I have 2 I've borrowed on a breeding loan which are both a bit flightly (same situation with them..not really pets-more like just breeding animals). Take the time to handle your snake each day (except after feedings) and you'll see results eventually. Some snakes will never really settle down but the vast majority will.
Jujube
New member
I must agree. I've had my 3 year old corn for just over 3 weeks and she, too, wasn't handled terribly often by the breeder and was at first kinda flighty. However, in the three weeks I've had her, she's calmed down and familiarized herself with me to the extent where she won't flinch or run when I go to pick her up. Daily handling, with the exception of days after feeding, has definitely helped her adjust. Annabelle loves to hide (as do most corns), so try putting a blanket or shirt all balled up in your lap and let your corn crawl around in there so they feel safe. Mine will even hide in the sleeve of a sweatshirt. Just a thought to help the flighty-ness.
Cheers.
Cheers.
