Post bite jitters?

Question

So about 5 days ago my snake Monty (6m) bit my hand and coiled around me. Wasn't a big deal, he ate later that day, but I've discovered a problem. He's been with me a little over a week now and I want to try to hold him, but no matter how hard I try to calm myself down beforehand, I find myself flinching every time his head moves if I'm touching him. He hasn't shown any defensive behavior, it's purely my own fault. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I shake it off?

Posted Jun 23, 2025, 4:11 AM UTC

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