Wiggles, the Children's Python

[Bogertophis]

My tongs are 12". He didn't strike at the prey, miss, and hit me. He turned from the prey and launched directly at me. My tongs could have been 25" and he still would have gotten me. Gloves should protect me though. Mine are thick, waterproof gloves you see fisherman use. They'll not only protect my hands from a bite, but also mask the heat from my hands, so he won't try. That's what I hope at least.

Oh, okay- in that case, put your gloves in the freezer for a while first. You know, they make super-long & well-padded fireplace gloves too... (I used to have some, but no longer need them.)