If your scared just use a glove at first. The second thing I find works with balls is that before you pick them up you gently stroke them on the side. This lets them know your there if they are sleeping. Plus it is good to have a common precursor to picking them up.
Lastly, if your snake does bite NEVER reward the snake by putting it back. All animals can learn through positive reinforcement. If it does a certain behavior and gets a reward, it will likely repeat that same behavior. So if he bites, pretend it didnt happen and continue to hold your snake. Once done, repeat holding your girl. Over time she will become used to it and will most likely stop nipping
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