Embarrassing true fact. When I first got Ekans this February I was pretty afraid of snakes. I wanted one, I knew all about them, Everything else fine. But I was actually afraid to hold it. Well after a week of owning him I started to (this is embarrassing) hold him with thick gloves on. Would probably hurt still through the gloves but it gives you that false sense of security. Any ways after holding him 3 times (3 days) In a row I started to take the gloves off and now I have him out of the cage as much as a can. With no problems and I am completely fine with my new ball python to!

Biggest reason we fear things is fear of the unknown itself. Take that leap of faith. True wonders will come afterwards.