Quote Originally Posted by nrbosley View Post
I don't necessarily believe any snake will ever "tame", just tolerate our handling it. Of course this toleration does facilitate calmness when handled frequently. However, I believe that once you as a keeper learn a snakes body language, proper approach and execution of enclosure removal becomes second nature and frequent handling becomes less necessary to achieve the level of "tameness" desired during a handling session. Just remember to keep these sessions short and positive and you'll never have to worry about a bite or any other negative experience when handling.
I agree with just about all of this, however, I would add this regarding the last sentence...

In my experience, my animals are extremely comfortable around me and tolerate handling as well as any snake can be expected to. However, the times I've been bitten were my fault because I was a little lackadaisical with my handling. So I understand your point and agree, just wanted to add my two cents.