Hook Training Instruction Thread with Video

[dakski]

Very helpful video and happy I finally for to see Behira in action! I was familiar w/ the technique of Hook Training but never realized it was best to use the handle and not the hook to caress the snake. Also, I like how you shield Behira's head as you attempt to pick her up.

Thanks Ckuhn003!

As stated by AbsoluteApril, you can use the hook, I like the hook handle, it doesn't matter, just be consistent.

I made sure to shield Behira's head in the video, but usually her body language is such that I know I don't need to. I only do that when she seems a little on edge or hungry as an added precaution. To be clear, she's never even attempted a strike since hook training.