Quote Originally Posted by Patricia View Post
I do the exact opposite by NOT letting Patriot see my hand. It flinches so easily, so my hand comes around behind its head and gently picks up the body. Sometimes it hisses when it feels that initial touch, but I see that as a comical little critter trying to inhale extra air to be a slightly bigger critter, LOL!

Is it better to let BPs see our hands coming at them?

I feel like if there's going to be a strike, THAT'S when it would happen. Once I'm holding him, he's OK, although he seems to be trying to flee rather than simply exploring. (We've had him almost 4 weeks.)
Personally, I think startling your snake from behind is more likely to cause a strike than for it to know your coming.