It sounds more like you guys take things in with you just to feel secure even though it wont do much. In the end, if a snake that big does a fully dedicated coil, its taking you to the ground and you wont be able to reach for anything period. Somebody in the room with you is the only way to help the situation by calling emergency services and doing anything neccessary to get the snake off. Lets all stop the bickering and agree we all have are own ways to feel secure when dealing with these large constrictors.