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  1. 29-Jul-12, 02:00 PM #1
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    snake tactics

    hey guys !

    Just a quick question with some observations, taking my scrubby out today i noticed when she got stressed she used the back of her tail wiggling it like a worm, tactical defence ? tried looking it up but found nothing
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    excited
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    she did not seem happy
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    haha trying to lure you in so she can have a feed lol

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    Being excited doesn't necessarily mean happy,it can also mean agitated.
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    Tassie shes still a bit to small to have a feed on me, and Ramsayi thanks for that, had a feeling it was a tactical defense move so she can get away
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    My olive does this as well. He is only A hatchy and seems to do this while striking at me through the glass or at feeding time
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    YES! i how Olives and Womas that do the same thing and my GTP will also wiggle its tail when its hungry or excited! (imitating death adders? lol) ha ha ha. i doubt there are any issues involved in this behaviour. Iv never seem my scrubs do it tho.
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    Hahaha be affraid ,very affraid .My girl just sits and watches and watches then when she thinks you have let your guard down BAM she has a go at you .
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    its called Caudal luring
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joemal View Post
    Hahaha be affraid ,very affraid .My girl just sits and watches and watches then when she thinks you have let your guard down BAM she has a go at you .
    haha yes, each day that goes by ive learnt not to let my guard down, from happy to striking in a split second ver unpredictable
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    Quite a few snakes do it, red bellies sometimes curl their tails into a ball and hit you with it, feigning a bite with a false head.
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