Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
My snakes are only out and about when they are hungry (on feeding day) so I do not believe it is very wise to pick them up at that time.

I just open the tub and scoop em up. If I wake them up, oh well. They can sleep whenever they want! They don't have a job or have to go to school or run errands.
Same here. Its easier to just lift the hide and pick them up when they are relaxed. It doesnt give them a chance to get defensive or scared. When they are out and about, not all, but a few, are ready to tag me if I go for them.