Heres a quick story for you. Its really all in the approach. No matter what type of snake it is.. I put in another thread that id gotten my first constrictor (albino burm) while in TNN for a summer. Id left him with friends for a month while i moved to a different house when i went back north. They proceeded to tell me how agressive he was, That no one could take him out without being bitten. I never had this problem. I drove back down to get him. Called my friends to say im on my way. They say the doors open & we'll be there after work. They walk in to see me sitting on the couch holding my snake. They freaked out wondering how id gotten him out without being bitten.
All i did was open the cage, reach in coming from behind his head, and scooped him right up. He had no chance to get nervous or even know what was going on. Then he was fine. I just think they were nervous & procrastinated when they went to get him out. I also think some snakes, like many other animals, can sense your fear. I did get bitten by that same snake a few years later but it was due to my own stupid feeding mistake. It didnt cause me to fear him because i knew it was my fault. Dont be afraid of your BP. Keep us updated and let us know when you're to the point where you want to take him out all the time. Then you'll be ready for more super cool snakes!
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