I don't really think that it's so much a hardwired fear of snakes. I think that it is more of a natural defense mechanism against sudden motion or noise which could be danger. It's the same reaction when a dog snaps at you, or a cat takes a swipe at you, or, you are walking past a bush and a bird suddenly flies out, or somebody unexpectedly walks up behind you. I feed all of my snakes with tongs. I watch them "S" up. I know they are going to strike. I expect it. I anticipate it. I even tell myself not to jump, but every time they strike, I jump...
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