I'll be honest I had one just like that and she never calmed down, she was pure evil.

You're better off buying a young one and handle it regularly from the start or buying an adult that is used to being handled and already calm. That way you will have a very placid snake which will make an adorable pet.

 

it a miss conception that there called blood pythons because of there colour

 

At an adult they will be hard to calm down and may never do so.
If your willing to give it a home and respect it for what it is then fair play, but personally I'd go with a baby and try and bring it up with it being accustomed to handling.
Good luck regardless of decision

 

calming down a hatchling or young python is reltively easy with persistence, a large aggressive adult is a lot more difficult,and my NEVER calm down,also any bites suffered will be a lot more painful and damaging.

 

is it more scared, or agressive,

are the bites f:censor: off, or i want to get you

 

I don't think she's mean, i more think it's a case of 'leave me alone, i don't like you, put me down'.

 

if it more nervous,wants to be left alone, there more chence you cold calm her, try picking her up with a towel over her,hiding her head, then hold her with towel over your hands, try not to pass objects passed her face,


it the ones that race a cross the tank to bite you that are harder work,

 

i have one of those who races across the viv mouth open tail trashing!!!! :devil:

 

No, she just sort of turns to look at you as if to say "'go on, try it", and will strike if you don't turn her away.

 

Get a hook and use that to get it out,on to the floor and work with it low down.
I purchased a red blood with a attitude a few weeks back,and Im getting there with it.
I find they stress out if held off the floor:2thumb:

 

Flip side is that with persistence you may get a great snake that handles really well!!! I think it's half the fun.... Most CB bloods do tame down very well. You can also get hatchlings that won't ever calm down as well.

I'd say, if you like the snake and prepared for the eventuality that she may never calm down, and willing to keep at it, then get it and good luck to ya!!!

Bloods are awesome snakes and very rewarding.

 

I've decided I'm going to take her. Thanks for all the good advice! I reckon with enough patience and time i might be able to calm her down. But if not at least she'll have a permanent home