New to Snakes

[REM955]

Originally Posted by ARCH3R

The only real downside I can think of is that hook training is a necessity, and if they start rubbing there noses against you during handling I would put them back.

The mention of the nose rubbing behavior contradicts the image I had of Womas being docile...
Is there reasoning behind it?

This hook training in short is letting them know that the hook means time to come out and use that to maneuver them to pick up, right?

[eminart]

Originally Posted by REM955

The mention of the nose rubbing behavior contradicts the image I had of Womas being docile...
Is there reasoning behind it?

This hook training in short is letting them know that the hook means time to come out and use that to maneuver them to pick up, right?

Even the most docile snakes can, and sometimes do, bite. The nose rubbing is a feeding response. They're looking for the spot to start swallowing.

But snakes are great pets. Pick out a snake that you're interested in, and that isn't so defensive it scares you, or beyond your abilities as far as husbandry, and you'll do fine.