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02-21-2004, 07:56 PM
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My first snake bite
So I have a rainbow boa who looked like it was going to shed a few days ago. I left her alone to shed and today I pulled her out Because she didn't look blue anymore. Even the eyes seemed to clear, But when I got her out I heard a almost gurgling sound. My girlfriend thought it was a hiss, but I automaticly asumed resperitory problems! I got her body close to my ear Didn't hear anything And then bam she bit my forehead! I've had her awhile and she's always pleasant. Do they really hate being messed with at these times? Was that a hiss? This bite was totally my fault, huh?
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02-21-2004, 08:05 PM
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i dont mean to laugh but your first bite was on your forehead. god that had to suck!
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02-21-2004, 08:19 PM
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If she hasn't shed yet, then it could have been a hiss, or loose skin in her nostrils. And no, soem snakes don't like to be messed with when in shed. I agree with Louise, tho, must suck to get bitten on the forehead!
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02-21-2004, 08:24 PM
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 I almost had the same thing happen to me while looking closely at my baby Suri. No hiss, no "S" neck, just strike. But missed my head and went for the next best thing, the hand that was holding her. 
The blue stage usually goes away before a shed at my house.
So, technically your girl was still in shed and a little cranky!
Live and learn.... we all do. 
Good luck!
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02-21-2004, 08:39 PM
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I got tagged on the end of my nose by a baby Hog Island boa once!  It was more of a surprise than anything else. Just when you least expect it!!!  Anyway, welcome to RTB.NET!!! |
02-21-2004, 08:40 PM
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did the bite on the forehead bleed? that must have been one heck of a shock!
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02-21-2004, 08:52 PM
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Welcome to the Bleeder's club...got pix?
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02-21-2004, 08:52 PM
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It was just enough to break the skin. Guess I'll know next time.
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02-21-2004, 10:27 PM
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my boas usually shed about three day after the bluing goes away.
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02-23-2004, 04:15 AM
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i had my first bite a few days ago too......she bit my cheek....i didnt even notice it until i went to the bathroom and saw the blood seeping out in the shape of her mouth.......not too bad though......
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02-23-2004, 04:25 AM
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Several years ago, a (now) well-known breeder that I won't name was unpacking a shipment for the store he worked at. One of the snakes being unpacked was an exceptionally large female ball python. As soon as he unbagged her, she tagged him on his cheek and drew a fair amount of blood. His only reaction was that he couldn't believe a ball python bit him.
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