I've read a few people mention that if you put a hissing/striking snake back, that you are training him/her that that behavior gets it the response it wants - namely, being put down.
Well, can you train it the other way? For example, if it hisses and bites, you hold on to it longer and handle more (like 30-45 mins. But if it behaves, you put it back sooner (like 5 mins)?

Also, why do people recommend dipping F/T in hot chicken soup? What is it about hot chicken soup that works? Would hot beef soup work? Or hot vegetable stock? If you don't want a sopping wet feeder, can you just sprinkle the F/T with chicken stock powder?

Happy Memorial Day