Well this revamped thread has already thrown up some fascinating views and stories on the topic ...Originally Posted by Bogertophis
That reminds me of an odd (but not serious & not face) bite that I got many years ago, when I walked past a mirror while carrying a snake- the snake apparently panicked when he caught sight of what probably appeared to him to be nearby motion- actually just our reflection in the mirror, but snakes survive because they have these instincts that make them react fast. While bites like this are very hard to anticipate, I think one thing that contributes is when it's a larger snake that doesn't feel so safe & supported by us in the first place- just a thought. (The snake I was carrying was not one that I raised, & it was a 6' rescue.)
(For a 10-year old thread, this one sure came roaring back to life.)
I still think there’s a significant difference between say moving your face towards a snakes jaws when it’s exploring or handling it whilst moving AND simply letting it climb over your shoulders and it slither calmly across your face ..
I’m just struggling to explain it in words
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