Normal housie behavior??

[Aaxel]

Hi all,

I know alot of my posts have been house snake related, but I was just curious about whether its normal for a snake to make a break for it when going to be picked up or approached. Could this be a sign of stress??
Sorry for all the questions I have been asking lately, I just love my snakes so much, I just want them to be as happy as possible.

[Fooble]

That is fairly normal in snakes that sometimes aren't at all used to being handled.

Perfectly normal.

[Aaxel]

Thanks fooble.

[kfc223]

My housies do it and they are perfectly happy. Housies are more likely to make a run for it when threatened rather than bite. So I think Its normal.

Hope I helped
Justin

[rolandslf]

When hatchlings or still young juveniles they tend to jerk their bodies almost in a whipping motion quite violently.
As they get older they just make a beeline away from the perceived threat.

[Brussel]

yip pretty normal, my little female acts like she has been shocked with 220v when I try to pick her up