New CAGE AGGRESSIVE addition..

[millertime89]

He's most likely not cage aggressive, he's probably cage defensive, there is a difference. Defensive snakes can be worked with, aggressive ones are much more difficult. When he comes out does he calm down? Many retics are cage defensive, it's mostly a feed response, they ALWAYS want to eat. You just need to use a hook to break it and they usually come right out. The feeding schedule probably didn't change his behavior, but the lack of handling may have. MOST retics will relax with some work.

[Mmrseed]

I have two small retics and although neither has ever struck at or bit me I can honestly say without a hook to tap them they very we'll might. I've never seen such hyperactive snakes in my life. I only feed them once a week but I can tell they would gladly eat once an hour. As soon as I walk in the room they both come to attention in their respective cages. If the snake is aggressive when held you have a lot of work ahead of you then you should be ok. What I did initially since the snakes are so active anyway is slide the glass open and their curiosity led the to the front of the cage where I slowly removed them. Might develop more trust than reaching in and grabbing.

[Klaire]

Originally Posted by millertime89

He's most likely not cage aggressive, he's probably cage defensive, there is a difference. Defensive snakes can be worked with, aggressive ones are much more difficult. When he comes out does he calm down? Many retics are cage defensive, it's mostly a feed response, they ALWAYS want to eat. You just need to use a hook to break it and they usually come right out. The feeding schedule probably didn't change his behavior, but the lack of handling may have. MOST retics will relax with some work.

i second this, well put 100%

[JustMeNmySnakes]

Millertime89, that makes the most sense...
Thank you! I'm going to keep working with him.
I'm sure he'll calm down..