First Bite

[Jojomystery]

So after having reptiles for almost 2 years I finally got bitten for the first time by my yearling bhp. It really took me by surprise as he hasn't bitten before and at first I didn't even realise he was trying to bite. It wasn't until I moved my hand and felt his teeth tear along my finger that I even knew he was trying to eat my finger (he doesn't strike even when feeding, just comes along opens up and clamps down). I realised straight after that it was my fault as I was moving him just after his feed (I feed in a separate tub) and had my beardy out so probably still smelt like him (I know I broke the cardinal rule and didn't disinfect between animals), but unfortunately I'm still a little nervous now pulling him out.
So any this led me to thinking, if you do have a snake that bites and holds on, what are you supposed to do? Do you try to remove it or just leave it and wait until it lets go?

 

[lithopian]

Don't try to remove it... you can hurt yourself and possibly even the snake's teeth by doing that. If it's very stubborn, you can try swiping his head under a running tap - often the shock of the water will make them let go. Otherwise listerine is a great addition to any snake room. The fumes will usually make them let go. They dislike the smell and it’s handy to have around

 

[The_Geeza]

Listerine

 

[Grogshla]

it is hard not to pull your hand back as it is a natural reaction. But yes Listerine is a good method.

 

[Pythons Rule]

this is what you do and works a treat, turn tap on not hot! cold or luke warm and stick its head under he has to let go to take a breath. I had a yearling eat down to my knuckle on my middle finger very very painful the running water works.

 

[sd1981]

I had a BHP which muzzles up on you and gives a love bite... I had a mate say to blow air in its face, he showed me and got bitten... It was hilarious!!! Listerine is fantastic to get reptiles to let to....

 

[Jojomystery]

Thanks for all the advice guys. Good to have a backup plan