Taming Wild-Caught "Non-Venomous" Snake

Wild-caught snake usually tend to be more defensive because it is naturally and instinctively they will defend themselves from predators or other creatures that are considered a threat to them, including us, humans. But it is not impossible that we can tame a wild-caught snakes that if we want to maintain it. If we want to be a docile snake, snakes should be maintained is not the adult snake. Adult snake will be very difficult to tame because it has a very strong defensive instincts ingrained in his mind. It would be easier to tame the younger snake, because they will learn that we as his master will not hurt them, but actually treating them with great affection. 

Snake that had just caught from the wild is usually stressful and takes a while to adapt to the cage or the new environment. Periods of stress are usually marked by a snake would not eat. We recommend that the newly captured snakes do not immediately defused. Give them time to adapt to the cage / her new environment. Provide a comfortable cage, and enough water for drinking or bathing place, also provide hidding place if necessary. As much as possible not to hold the first-held unless necessary (for example, cage cleaning and drying). And try to give them food regularly (examples: 5-7 days once).

If the snake had to adapt to the cage and do not stress anymore (marked with a snake has been eating regularly), then we can begin the process of taming. No need to rush the process of domestication because the snake instead it can be stressful again. Do it gradually and regularly periodically, snake also will learn little by little that we are not going to hurt him, and eventually can become quiet and docile by itself gradually.

The following are some tips that can be tried in taming stage : 

1. At this first stage, do not be too long and often to handle your snake, because thats will be make your snake stress again. Handle only when cleaning cages. Soak your snake in a special place to soak with a filled water that is not too high / deep to remove dirt stuck to the skin. In the meantime you can clean the cage and replace it with a new base.

2. After a clean cage, try to handle your snake using a hook tool or it could be with gloves / mittens. Choose gloves that are not made of fabric / yarn wool because it can lead to tooth snake caught in fabric or knitted wool yarn such as wild-caught snakes bite you. Leather gloves or a tarp would be better to use.

3. Handle your snake with a steady and carefully. Snakes are still very defensive will not do anything and just wrapped around your hand firmly. Try to make your snake to move / walk from one of your hand to the others. In this stage try not to touch the head and neck of the snake because it can make them feel threatened, and then trigger a defensive nature. As much as possible avoid / minimize head of the snake from your face. Make a small moment, approximately 10-20min, and then enter back into his cage, and a few days then give the food to your snake as usual.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for several times. If you still want to eat snake routine, continue to the next stage.

4. Add frequency handle your snake into 2 times a week. You can either handle it 4 days after the snake to eat and when cleaning the cage. Add also the time to be 20-30min. At this time you can try to touch the neck and swab the head. Do it slowly so the snake is startled and bit by bit they will learn that you will not be hurt. Repeat this step for several times.

5. If the snake has been seen more calm (usually marked with are rarely / never tried to bite again and snake movements, flexible and not stiff when walking on your hands), please try to handle your snake without using the tool again. Handle with extra caution, try not to make sudden movements which can make your snake surprised. Repeat this step for several times.

6. If after without using any tools, your snake is rarely / no longer try to attack, but usually will be seen is still jumpy when there is movement from its surroundings, you just need to add the frequency of handling to be 3-4 times a week. Do it all with patience and diligence stage, hopefully you snake will soon become a best friend who is very pleasant for you.

FYI: Each snake has a different character, although for the same type. This will affect how quickly taming process, depending on how the character of the snake.

Are you ready to be his friend???