hissing carpet, some advice please

snakemad2 · 09-11-13, 03:23 PM

hi all i am just wondering if this is normal or if its a sign of a snake peed off?

i will be getting my complete care of carpet python book tomorrow so will be glued to that for a fair few weeks lol.

He doesn't seem to hiss at me when hes in his enclosure, just when i had him out in the shop a little.

I know hes healthy as can be as first day i got him i took him to the vets to get him checked out and he said hes i peak condition. Hes about 5 foot max and just under 2.5 kilo. I am just worried if this would of had have a negative effect on him as being handled by a vet?

he has very impressive teeth lol and relay don't want them sticking in me... i got my squirty bottle of Listerine if he does and don't let go. i have heard this is unharmful to them and if anyone else has to use it or uses something else? i heard some people use vodka.
Also what is the best way to NOT get bittern and best ways to avoid this?

i have a snake hook to hand also (and know about picking up from underneath so as to not think i'm a predator or going to try and eat him lol) and if he did bite would it just be a strike with mouth open/shut and just let go or hang on? as when i was feeding him after he did struck at the top of the feeding tub i popted him in. That unnerved me a little.

then i thought he could still be hungry. i gave him a medium rat but want i to give him a small rabbit now and then along with some chicks as treats. I don't want him to feel threatened or scared enough to feel he has to bit me, i don't want to have to check for broken teeth ect an take him to the vet.. i would if i had to... i would rather just avoid this sito altogether. i heard handling them and carrying out their daily routines is best in day an feeding is at night. as that is what i have been doing since i got him.
I'v had him just under 2 weeks now in quarantine and just been letting him get used to his new home and distress. i have red a few books on cp's but long term keeper knowledge is always second to none and it's good to ask more experienced keepers their views and ideas.