omg...he hissed at me...lol

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by alessia55

I guess part of the reason I don't like carpets is because I hear so much about their bite-yness, hissing, and all that. Whereas I know my 7yr old cousin can put his hand in and take Kaybe (my adult bp) out and Kaybe won't hiss or resist or anything. If I could be assured that I could get a "nice" carpet that doesn't have attitude, I'd be all for it. Visually they are absolutely stunning, that's for sure. It's just the personalities I've heard they have don't convince me

i keep carpets into double figures and none of mine are biters

i've had biters in the past but generally most of my carpets have been calm

carpets can go into feeding mode from early evening onwards,but once you get to know the individuall snake you will know whats what

imo if you bought a calm adult,then you would do just fine with them

cheers shaun

[Kayla90]

Originally Posted by alessia55

I guess part of the reason I don't like carpets is because I hear so much about their bite-yness, hissing, and all that. Whereas I know my 7yr old cousin can put his hand in and take Kaybe (my adult bp) out and Kaybe won't hiss or resist or anything. If I could be assured that I could get a "nice" carpet that doesn't have attitude, I'd be all for it. Visually they are absolutely stunning, that's for sure. It's just the personalities I've heard they have don't convince me

It really depends on the personal snakes personality.. My ball python, while she is a baby, is still uncertain and bites constantly at me in defence.. Just like any snake you first acquire though, he/she is going to be extremely mistrustful of you and you have to grow your bond of trust with them over time