I love these threads!

Becuase now I can relate

Anyway, as said before probably the best way to pick up aggresive snakes is to cover thier head with something then pick them up with a lot of support

Personally, what I did was (but, keep in mind I have a blood who is EXTREMELY agrresive. although she is small) I went into the tank. Took her hide off

then I went away for a minute or 2

Came back and gently rubbed her back in a slow motion. then I picked her up from the middle and let her head go free, then I put my right hand under her tail. that way all her body was supported besides her head.

Now also keep in mind that before she was getting agressive at EVERYTHING. even if you opened the lid to the tank she would curl up into an S shape

Another good thing to do, dunno if its been mention is to wash your hands before you try to hold him/her