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louballs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:17:30
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| I have had brian now for a week, he has always been happy and placid. I had no trouble feeding him for the first time. And he is very friendly. I just went to check him and he looked cheesed of if thats possible. So i went to get him out and he recoiled from me and almost growled at me? Is he ill or just being a grumpy sod lol. Thanks, look forward to any help. xx |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:32:25
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| is just being a grumpy sod, is just a warning he want s to be left alone for a while. |
 
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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louballs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:40:50
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| Many thanks for that, of course he is grumpy he is male!! lol, But all joking aside im glad he is ok, thanks xx |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:46:59
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The recoiling in horror is standard issue Royal behaviour, they are notoriously head shy so dont let that bit worry you. Defendsive behaviour is posing in a 'S' shape, hissing is another one, I've been hissed at by a few snakes and Royals are so loud its incredible, again its nothing to worry about its just what they do.
It is recommended that you allow your new Royal some time to settle in, its advisable to not handle until you've successfully fed your Royal 3 times in a row, that gives them the time to settle and eating is the best sign your snake is happy. |
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:54:01
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It's also breeding season. He's a MAN. Ready to mate. Macho.
My Shahi, a year younger, who i've had since a baby, is behaving much the same. Even started to fast (but couldn't resist a rat the other day lol.)
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frambo
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:54:35
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From what I've picked up the 'rules' seem to vary from snake to snake. Mine has always been ok with me and was comfortably being handled by me on day 2 and eating happily. She isn't at all headshy and I can touch her anyway on her face if I so want to.
On the other hand, like people, you get some snakes that are less touchy feely and aren't afraid to shown when they want to be left alone. That's their individual nature and you can't change it overnight.
It sounds like Brian is just in a mood- when did you feed him? |
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louballs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 19:57:48
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| I fed him on Friday, he is on jumbo mice and took it with in seconds. |
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louballs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 20:02:29
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They are so much more complecated than us women lol. Thanks for your reply, i know i havent had him long but he is already a big part of our family.And i just want to be sure he is ok 
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
It's also breeding season. He's a MAN. Ready to mate. Macho.
My Shahi, a year younger, who i've had since a baby, is behaving much the same. Even started to fast (but couldn't resist a rat the other day lol.)
Men eh??
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 20:06:35
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| LOL - he'll be fine! (Couldn't believe it when Shahi recoiled and went hisssss at me ...) But they're men ... |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/10/2011 : 22:05:28
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| I had Duke maybe a month, I sat him on top of the viv while I sorted out a stray probe and as I pulled my head back out of the vivarium all I saw was a wide open mouth firing at my face. Other than that one time Duke has never shown aggression. He does hiss from time to time but I dont see that as an act of aggression that's just him been scared and letting me know. They have their own little personalities and you soon learn whats what with your own lot. I have 3 snakes and non of them act the same, they are all very very different. |
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Posted - 01/11/2011 : 11:05:19
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| Sorry, forgot to say the growliness doesn't last long. They have a bit of a hissy fit and are back to their old soppy selves the next time. |
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jonoandapril
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/11/2011 : 20:23:17
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| 'hiss-y' fit... lol :) |
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Please help!! Growling snake??
