Taming tips?

[ssssnakeluvr]

some just never tame also.....

[Calift]

She's been doing awesome....and I haven't gotten bit yet! :P

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like you've been doing awesome, also.
They really do get to know and trust you. Mine are fine with my kids and myself but have a stranger come into the snake room and they react. Into the hides they go. After a few moment of being afraid, some will come back out but are wary of the new person.

Your snake looks very healthy and in good shape. I couldn't really tell but has she been doing some nose rubbing?

[Calift]

There's a closer look at her nose....does it look like she's been rubbing it a lot to you? Her head is usually dusty because she likes to bury in the recycled newspaper substrate. I've tried to make her tank big and interactive with lots of real branches (baked of course) and plants.....to ward off the snake boredom?

[guidofatherof5]

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I can't really tell from that view but it does look to me like she has some unshed skin where the upper and lower jaw meet. Maybe that's what I see on the front of her nose. I would circle the area for you but I can't get your photo into me editing software.

[Calift]

Ohh okay...I sorta see what you mean. She hasn't shed since I've had her yet, nor has she been blue.

I actually took a ton of pics of her today....I'm sure one of these will be a better angle!

[guidofatherof5]

I don't think it's a rub situation. I think it's some retained shed. Not a big concern unless it's retained eye caps. I don't think that's what you have here. A little time in a shed box should clean up any leftover skin. Here's a link to a thread about a cheap shed box.
All that being said he looks great. You did good.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/husb...-shed-box.html

[Calift]

Thanks Steve....it means a lot coming from you!

[guidofatherof5]

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Can you send me this photo to guidofatherof5@cox.net ? I'll point out the areas I was talking about and send it right back.

[Melmo]

As many already said, talk to them and leave your hand in they're sight. I've heard that many snakes enjoy being on your hands eventually because they're warm. Like dogs, give them "treats" (A worm or guppie) if you get them to calm down. Good luck!