Quote Originally Posted by icejd7 View Post
Maybe someone can correct me but snakes are unlike other pets, dog, cats... I don't think they like to be stroked and others may disagree. The reason for this I read is in the wild predators would grab them by the head, tail, or mid-body and have them for supper. .
Hi Ice,

Thank you for your reply I actually got this "tip" from a youtube video I was watching where the owner was saying that stroking helps the snake realize that you are there and that you do not intend to hurt him. The video explained that stroking for a few moments will ease the snake and then it will be easier to pick him up rather than to just pick him up straight away.

Any thoughts on this?