Now .... a pro photographer gave me a tip that usually works - even for squirmy snakes !!
Simply place them down where you want them to stay and cover with a box or bowl or something dark - keep it there for a couple of minutes , set the camera up for the shot ( maybe on a tripod ) and low and behold when you remove the cover the snake USUALLY remains motionless for at least a few seconds sometimes minutes !
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