Handling a snake as it grows up makes it a lot less intimidating, IMO. Especially when the growth sneaks up on you, and you realize you're holding a six-footer.
My carpet python is about the same size as Gio's, and probably would have made me really nervous if she'd been that big when I'd gotten her. Now I mainly just have to remember that she can reach a lot farther than she used to!
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