I tell non snake people that they are ticklish so they like them a little more. I also make them look at my super friendly normal female right in the face to see how she's smiling. I also like to show people how strong and agile they are by making my 700ish gram snakes do "chin ups". One finger outstretched, place the joining head/neck on finger, watch them go! Don't try this with larger snakes are they are too heavy and bulky.
People seem to love those "tricks" and begin to see snakes a little differently.