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[Prognathodon]

When my tiny baby water Python got me last week I jumped and flailed a little, and Kajura didn't even break skin. That time I jumped mostly because I wasn't expecting it (long strike range).

So far our snakes will usually strike *toward* their target before going in for real. If your little guy isn't doing that, it's probably a good sign he's not too ready to bite.

When he starts coming up your arm, remember that when he's (mostly) stretched out he's got less strike range than when he's essed up. When he's getting closer than you're comfortable with, slide your other hand under him back from the head, lift, and re-direct. If you've done or seen the snake treadmill thing with a snake going away from you out of your hands, it's the same thing. Just come in from the side or from below/behind the head so he's less likely to see your hand. When you're really sneaky about it they don't even seem to notice - hmm hmm, just another thing I'm slithering over.


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