Thanks, Craig. I was already wearing the gloves outside when the kids asked to take the snakes out so I decided to grab Alpha as well.
That being said, I've worn them in the past with him because he moves faster than the BPs and I turn into a nervous handler. The gloves help me not worry but I'm trying to get over that. Its just in my head, he has never acted aggressively. He is a better snake than I am a snake keeper.