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My corn snake just bit me.

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DaleyBump · 20/09/2013 00:12

Totally unexpected, he's never bitten before. He's about a year old. I was handling him and he was fine, fed him like I usually do and went to put him in the box we use for feeding him and he struck. No warning or anything. I didn't frighten him, he saw me coming. His mate is fine, she's acting her usual self. Anyone have any idea what might have caused him to bite?

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ChocolateTeacup · 20/09/2013 00:41

Probably just an active feeding response, he is still very young

Secretswitch · 20/09/2013 00:44

Honey, aren't you pregnant? Can a bite from a reptile pose any threat to your or your baby? (ps. I know nothing about snakes and don't want to be alarmist but it did come to mind when I read your post)

Bumply · 20/09/2013 00:46

Is the snake close to shedding? They don't see very well at that stage and can kind of go for you because they sense movement but can't see you properly.

NatashaBee · 20/09/2013 00:55

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DaleyBump · 20/09/2013 01:06

Nah, he shed really recently. He didn't break the skin Secret but thank you! :)

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Secretswitch · 20/09/2013 01:12

Oh good! I do hope you are feeling well and getting ready for your little one. Flowers

DaleyBump · 20/09/2013 01:15

Thank you! Starting to get really excited now :) hope you're well! :)

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NatashaBee · 20/09/2013 13:50

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gamerchick · 20/09/2013 13:52

Ours bites sometime when it's feeding day and he misses Grin

He's still quite young I doubt it's anything to worry about.

DaleyBump · 20/09/2013 14:20

We do use tongs but I had handled the mouse, hadn't even thought of that because I've done it before but that'll probably be it. Thanks everyone :)

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