Quote Originally Posted by mainbutter View Post
In handling jumpy/frightened snakes, I take a philosophical approach. "Be the tree". I do everything in my power to limit my movement to slow, predictable motions that won't scare the snake. I don't "hold" the snake, I make myself into climbing branches, or a "tree"
That sounds like "If you were a tree, what type of tree would you be?"

Great advice, thanks!