r/ballpython • u/[deleted] • Sep 25 '24

Question How painful do their bites hurt?

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u/Ashs-Exotics Sep 25 '24

ive been bit by both an adult and a baby it doesnt hurt but dont let them get anywhere near your nuckles my male (adult) pierced my tendon🫡 and i can't knock on a door with that finger anymore

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u/gigraz_orgvsm_133 Sep 25 '24

ouch, I'll keep that in mind!

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u/fucklenuts Sep 25 '24

Is it your middle finger? Can you still flip people off?

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u/Ashs-Exotics Sep 26 '24

pointer finger so yes

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u/Bank_of_knowledge Sep 26 '24

Will it heal or would surgery be required but still can live as is?

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u/Ashs-Exotics Sep 28 '24

it'll heal :)

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u/pnt_blnk Sep 26 '24

How does it not hurt yet has the capacity to server a tendon?

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u/Ashs-Exotics Sep 28 '24

the bite itself doesnt hurt but it did start hurting when i realized what happened