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i've been really busy lately and haven't been able to hold my corn as much as i'd like.. he's shed twice now so he's not a hatchling, but when i try to get him out, he races around the cage frantically, then curls up in a corner and takes on a striking position.. its pretty frightening, even though i know the bite doesn't hurt.
last night i scooped him up in a plastic tub, and he jumped out and landed on the top of the cage.. it took me 30mins to usher him into a hide box.
i don't want to let him bite, in case it teaches him bad habits.. any suggestions?
if i don't hold him until he's an adult, will he calm down or just be an agressive adult?:confused:
 
Sounds pretty typical of a young corn. Keep trying and they usually calm down sooner or later. I wouldn't recommend waiting until your little buddy is all grown up to start handling training. IMHO, you're only putting off 'til tomorrow a problem that needs to be solved today.

That's my .02, I could be wrong! ;)
 
Just pick him up with your hands. Most young corns are nervous at first. He probably thinks you want to eat him, since you are so HUGE compared to him. Try to be calm, and keep in mind that most of the time hatchlings will calm down after a minute or two of handling. But the only way your snake is going to get used to being picked up and handled is if you pick him up and handle him. If you think he's scary now, you'll think he's scarier when he gets big.

If he does bite you, don't put him down right away. If you do, he's getting what he wants and may repeat the behavior. If he bites, keep on handling him for at least a few minutes before you put him back.

Start handling him now, so he'll get used to it and you can get over your fear.
 
another tip

grab him,,,handle him alot,,,,and if (god fobid) he bites,,,dont pull him,,,,run to any nearby water and soak him in it,,,,this way he will leave you voluntarily,,if you pull him ,,you'll break his jaw or anything

but anyway,,,just cause he goes in "Striking mode" doesnt mean he wants to bite,,,hes probably just bluffing
 
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