Good idea on the towel. He did open his mouth one time and got into a striking position (This little snake does not know when to back down). I previously used a papertowel and gently poke him with it, and he had bitten that several times before. It was soft to his teeth so no harm there, but I was hoping he would just not bite or able to bite it (Hence the towel) because he put so much force in his bite and risk hurting himself. And I have thought of using hooks but he will probably bite that too so better not risk it. Tbh, if he was a retic, I would have to rehome him because his crazy biting/feeding aggression would be too much for me. It is funny when guests visit, the only snake I will not show and allow anyone else to handle is the smallest snake in my collection.

If I could pick again, I would probably choose the Spotted over the Children just because they are bigger and their dark spotted patterns are prettier. Mine had spots as a baby which faded away over time.