Biting - Front Opening Enclosures?

[Craiga 01453]

IMO with a front-opening enclosure you are less likely to get bit as you can stand off to one side while opening the door, and if your snake is being obviously foody it's easier to open the door just enough to slip a hook or empty paper towel roll into the enclosure to tap your snake than if you have to take the top off.

Also your hand coming at the snake from overhead is a threat which increases your chance of a defensive bite. If you have a front-opening door you can get your hand around behind the snake to pick it up.

^^^^ I agree 1000000% ^^^^

I've honestly never even heard a single person say that front opening enclosures create a higher likelihood of a bite. Seems like you've been misinformed to me.