Here is how I remove Trigger from his tank. he will snap at you if you just throw your hand in, so I use a grapevine stick that is part of his cage decor; it is nothing that is strange coming in, like a hand or a rat.

I Gently scoop him onto it like this.


Then, snake-hook style, I remove him and let him slither onto my arm.


All relaxed and inquisitive; not aggressive or hunger-strikey! sorry this is blurry but it was tough to take; he moves alot!