Quote Originally Posted by Jeo123 View Post
I don't think tank feeding is the issue here personally.

As far as not getting bit goes, be aware of two things when you go to grab your snake. First off, don't go near their head(obviously). But second, be aware of the light source in the room. Snakes don't have the best vision, but they definitely know they should worry when a big shadow suddenly covers them. If you have a ceiling light and you come between the light and the snake, you'll probably scare it.

Finally, just go for contact. Put your hand against their mid section and just hold it there a second while they realize you're there. Snakes don't have eyelids, and I know I've startled mine by waking her up a few times. I've pulled the hide off and she hasn't moved at all, even after the initial contact she won't move sometimes, but then all of a sudden, she wakes up and realizes i'm there and the immediate reaction is for her to pull back.
I agree .
My BP is quite head shy,she prefers to be picked up by the back 2/3 of her body.
Also I do the "hand against the midsection" thing, in fact I will gently stroke her so she is not startled.
I allso "tank feed" with no problems, I do have a very large tank however.
I once (after eating pizza) reached in (to change her water dish) and was bit (only for a 1/4 second) ever since I allways wash my hands with soap and have never had a problem like that again.
But yea, I will lift her hollow log, pick her up then place her around my neck and have both hands free to clean the tank.
I keep an old bedsheet over the tank for "privacy" and to keep humidity up too.

Harry