Getting a snake to LET GO!

[Robert093090]

Hello everyone, i was wondering what works best to get a snake to let go once it has a hold of you. I have heard of just one way but im sure there are many!

[mainbutter]

1) wait

2) listerine

[xFenrir]

Depends on how serious you wanna get. I've heard of running warm water on them, using a hairdryer, rubbing alcohol (I think you put it on their nose, can't remember how that one works), bend their tail backwards... Those are the most common ones I see people mention.

[Exotic Ectotherms]

I keep a spray bottle of water in my snake room. They usually loosen up and let go when sprayed.

[1nstinct]

I say stop, no or get off and they usually do then sit infront of me staring at me like what did I do?
Jk warm Water,alcohol, or the good old fashion manually.

[rlditmars]

When I read the title without clicking on the thread, my first tought was you were purchasing a snake to relase into the wild. Funny how differently the written word can be interpreted

[Robert093090]

I have heard of the alcohol one

[Mike41793]

Ask nicely. If that doesnt work, cuss 'em out!

[3skulls]

I had a Kingsnake try to eat my finger the other day and this guy just kept going


Water in their face/mouth worked for both.

I don't know what would work on a big Retic or Burm.

[Mft62485]

I use listerine. It's worked both times I got latched onto.