Do corn snakes mellow out with age and or size? I have a corn snake that's about 2 to 3ft in size and I've just started to notice that they're not giving me an attitude like they usually would be. I have no idea if they has to do with age or size.
Do Corn Snakes Mellow Out?
Haou (Supreme King) Yuki 10/02/23
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Yes! I have been keeping corns for 12 years and they all calm down with age. When you are babies they are just super scared because they feel so small. As they age most will grow out of it.
They do calm down a bit with growth, from my experience. Hatchlings and small juveniles tend to be really jumpy, and more defensive as a result. Slowly introducing handling also helps, since they learn to view you as less of a threat. But generally the threat response gets less severe as they get larger. But I won't expect them to tame down entirely simply with growth.
Okay wasn't sure because Rose just started acting really calm all of a sudden
Most snakes mellow out over time with frequent handling and proper care/socialization.
Reply to: Breakman
I'm not afraid of being bit, I just don't want to stree them out to much
Reply to: Haou (Supreme King) Yuki
That's why you limit handling to about 5-10mins a day or so. There is actually a list out there for how frequently to handle a snake by species and age. It's more a recommended list but it's helpful for new keepers.
Reply to: Breakman
I try to handke then even if they're pissy. I just have a weird work schedule