FAQ:Does a python bite hurt?

[Mayo]

Let's see an adult stimson nothing to worrie about 2yr old Woma deffinatly noticed it, 7ft BHP hurt and refused to let go had to use cold water from the tap.

[Hsut77]

Have been tagged by a yearling carpet at our local herp shop, didn't feel much more than a quick bump. If you want to know what hurts, its a bite from a ferret. I have four and if they want a rough play or smell something on your hands thay dont like look out!!!

[mblissett]

See I can take bites from my ferrets - except when its on your heels, but am worried about a snake bite lmao..... Thank god Fossil hasn't bitten me yet lol

Matt

[Tatelina]

no pain no gain......

a bite from a juvie wouldn't even hurt a kid. It is more the shock of getting bitten that scares some people

hahaha I jump when toast comes out of the toaster! I can only imagine how schocked I will be when I get bitten for the first time.. :S




Congratulations on your first snake! I think I speak for all when I say: Pics ! (and I dont just mean of your new pet... I mean of when you get bitten too.. ) not that I would have a clue, but I would say 'let' yourself get bitten once...so that you know what to expect....(by that I dont mean feed it without tongs.. I meanif your nervous or paranoid about it biting you...the sooner it happens the sooner your confidence will grow.....right guys?)

[Ashleigh:]]

yes.. we want pics!!

[southy]

i reakon its more shock than anything, even putting the benadene hurts more that the actual bite

[Mayo]

The missus had a few teeth left in her she thought they hert more than the actual bite. She didn't notice they were in there until a few day's later.

[cyclamen]

my daughters 30cm childrens python bit my arm this arvo and it didnt hurt, its more the shock of it than anything. it made me bleed a little though. little bugger

[azza74]

yipeeeeee
got my python today, calm as (think it actually enjoys being handled) and looks unreal, will post pics tomorrow when i get the cam..

as for the bites, the first one i picked up launched from one hand to the other (bout 30cm) and bit me, nothing at all and my reflexs were to slow to react anyway, so no chances of hurting the snake...

second one i was handed bit me straight away, once again nothing and again my reflexs were ****e (thank god im not a mouse, id have no chance

it should be noted that they didnt look friendly to start with

but the one i chose rocks, best looking one of the lot.... cant believe i got a python

[whiteyluvsrum]

feels good, dosent it!
you will be a junkie now!

[Ashleigh:]]

Congratz azza74!

[jessop]

no pain no gain......

a bite from a juvie wouldn't even hurt a kid. It is more the shock of getting bitten that scares some people

Have to agree with fisherman. It is more the shock factor... they are very quick when they strike and you barely have time to flinch. If a decent sized adult gets hold of you and decides not to let go it is a slightly different story

[PeeJay]

hehe, ahh the excitement. nice work azza.

[bryso_9590]

yeah diamonds are a really nice snake but i like the green tree pythons they look so great im thinking of buying one but dont know where to get them anyone know where thanks bryson

[whiteyluvsrum]

can you buy me one too?