how could i get a burmese python to be more tame even when she gets to be large
and if she does start to constict me how do i get her off me without be coming snake food?
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handle it as much as possible now while it is young, only thing you can do to "tame" it, but you need to realize that these are giant constrictors and any snake from a garter to an anaconda can have a bad day and turn for no reason. THere is always that danger, the general rule is that you need a person per every 6 foot of snake when it comes to handling.
as far as being constricted by a large snake, you start at the tail to unwind, if you can't get it unwinded due to strength or the way you are constricted, grab the tail just below the vent and bend it sharply upwards and break the tail. This sounds extreme, but in a life or death situation you do what you gotta do. Keeping a knife on hand is good practice, but whether you are able to use it or not, depends on how it all plays out. Keep rubbing alcohol on hand, snakes cannot stand it and it may cause the snake to let go, also submerge it in cold water if possible, this works well it you got a bite and the snake won't let go, stick it's head underwater, they'll let go or drown.
Lastyly remember that if it is attacking you do everything you can to get it to release, fighting it by sheer strength alone will not work, no one can match their power, use your brain, go for the eyes, head, etc do whatever you can to get it to release.
You best defense is to know your snake, to watch it's moves and learn its personality, if it is acting strange, put it away, but never let your guard down fully.
Frequent handling is your best bet for taming it.
When it is large, you should have an assistant help you when it needs to be removed from the cage. If it DOES start to constrict you, you should unwind it, starting with the tail. A difficult maneuver when you're suffocating.
Some people keep a knife handy, thinking that they'll cut off the snakes head. I don't think that would work.
My best advise is to tell you that a Burmese python is a poor choice for a beginner.
listen to charlie d -- it is not a good beginner snake, will require a lot of care and feeding will be expensive -- it is a good rule of thumb to never attempt to handle, or put yourself in a position to get bit/constricted by any snake over 6 feet when you are not accompanied by another person who is accustomed to handling large boids -- always unrap from the tail as trying from the head is a waste of time - the snake will not try to eat you but if it is scared its natural instinct is to hold on tighter -- if it bites because it mistook you for prey it will wrap and not let go with its teeth -- i keep a bottle of alcohol handy that can be dabbed around the animals mouth -- he will let go because the alcohol burns his mouth -- i use drinking alcohol because it is less toxic to the animal -- and after the ordeal i am sure i will want a drink lol --- cold or hot water will work also -- but the alcohol is east to keep withing reach -- most fatalities occur when the handler is alone trying to feed the animal or holding it and something spooks it - believe me you are not going to get this animal off by yourself - you will die if it is anywhere near your head and chest because you will not be able to breath. daily handling of any snake for short periods - even ten minutes a day - gets them accustomed to you, you have to start when they are babies, the older they are the more work it is to calm them down. check out ball pythons!
they dont consterict ppl uness they hav a reason ...they bite hold then constrict then u worrie ...poor cold water down her throut and to get her more tame ...hold her mor often
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I would advise against purchasing one. They are not beginner snakes, and extremely costly, and can be lethal. Additionally, several states are in the process of formulating laws making their ownership illegal.
There's no way to make CERTAIN a snake will be tame. They are---and always will be---a wild animal. That's a fact all snake owners must come to terms with.
Secondly, if the snake is over six ft, you should NOT handle it or let it out unless there is another person present. (this is a memo all those people that get killed by their snakes didn't get)
I own a young corn snake and a three yr old ball python. The python (Kaa) is 3 1/2 ft long. Occasionally he'll coil a bit too tight or will hold onto something we don't want him to. A lot of people make the mistake of grabbing at the snake from their middle or behind the head. -shakes head- Will only make it hold on tighter. Pull it from the tail end. If you can't get it to loosen its grip, tickle/run your fingers over its underside. They HATE that. It makes them squirm and loosen up a bit.
All in all, unless it's trying to bite you or something, NEVER go for the head. ^.^; Then you're just asking for it!
Burmese pythons are one of the largest snakes in the python family. They reach anywhere between 20-25 feet in length and can weight 100s of pounds. If you have one as a baby, then you may be able to tame it somewhat where it won't be so bad as an adult. Once an adult, it is best to have at least 3 people to help handle and hold the snake. If she starts to constrict you, you would need those people to help get her off. They will need to first get her by the tail, and then start to unwind her from your body (NOT by the head).
a burmese is not a good beginner snake they grow really fast and eat alot. get a smaller snake first and work your way up. i use hot water to get the snakes to let go if they constrict me. had an 11 foot 70 pound burm constrict my leg once was not fun. listen to everyones advise and wait to get a burmese
i understand that you are probably really gungho on getting a huge snake, although like the others said, large snakes are not very good beginner snakes. for instance, i work in a reptile zoo, we have between 25 and 50 burms at any given time.and they are ALL given to us by ppl who realize they not not make the best of pets. although burms have never been documented to eat ppl, they have killed them, most often its when they are captive animals who kill the owner. and yes you are supposed to start by the tail if a snake is to constrict, but that generally only works with smaller snakes, think of it that is the only way a snake has to subdue its prey...if the prey still has a limb free, well snakes would eat a lot less often. basically it would bite and faster than you could realize what is happening, your arms will be pinned against our body. also snakes like burms and retics tend to be a little more, lets say 'nippy' then a red tailed boa (more commonly known as a boa constrictor). a burmese python can get up to 24 ft, and about 200 pounds (the females get larger). and trust me try to handle a large burm is NOT easy and should definitly not be done alone. if you are still absolutly stuck on the idea of getting a large snake, i would suggest gettin a boa constictor. although my ultimate suggestion would be to get a smaller snake for awhile, to see if the idea wears off (a large snake is VERY hard to get rid of) and if you still like caring for a snake, then you can easily sell something like a ball python or corn snake to a pet store or to any other person interested. furthermore, reptile vets are very expensive, so please take into consideration what large responsibility you are getting yourself into. i dont mean to sound negative, but, like i said, i work in a reptile zoo, and work with these snakes all the time, but i wouldnt consider getting one myself, let alone be allowed to because of the bylaws in many areas. well i definitly wish you good luck and hope you make the right decision. ----PS. do you really want large amounts of rats or a few rabbits in your freezer?
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