It's rather normal to go thru an intro phase with a snake. Just sit down with the snake held in your lap so it doesn't get dropped if you do get tagged. It'll take a while for trust to be built on both sides. Being bit is not so bad you'll find but if it is really worrisome wear gardening gloves or oven mitts at first. And spend time with the snake, about twenty minutes at least three times a week. That gives a chance for the two of you to bond.
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