Wiggles, the Children's Python

[Bogertophis]

I screamed like a little girl. My son was standing right next to me. Soooo embarrassing. Just three pin pricks at the base of my index finger. Shaving nicks hurt more.

So much for setting a good example & not scaring your son... Yeah, those tiny teeth DO hurt. That's why it's better to "communicate" & pay attention to what your snake is thinking.

Another thing you can do- if you need to reach in to change the water or do a spot clean & see your snake "stalking you"- use your other hand with a large piece of cardboard to just block their way- they don't usually fight their way around it, they just take the hint. If they're in their hide, block the doorway before they come out. See? You don't need to be a pin-cushion to keep snakes- nothing to prove here.