I've been bit by every snake I've owned at one point in its life. The only exception is Dottie has never bit me but I have to be extra careful with her at feeding time as she has a stronger feed mode than a darn reticYou get used it, it doesn't hurt unless its from a big guy. Then you bleed some, cuss some and the snake stares at you. Key is don't yank away if you get tagged or it will make it worse.