Should I continue to hook train?

[Reinz]

The only true hooker I have is satan’s spawn, Olivia, my Olive Python. I prefer to let her crawl out of her cage on her own rather than do battle with her. At 2 years and 6 + feet, she can do some damage. But once out of the cage she is sweet, except when on the floor. Then I must use the hook to pick her up.


The hook is a must with this rebel.


Besides the one scaredy-cat Jungle Carpet, Sundance, the other four adult Carpets are Sweethearts. If they are in food mode a light touch on the head or boop the snoot with a paper towel roll works better than a hook. Once this is done they are tame as can be.


Paper towel roll works best for these hunters.


If I approach my big boa from behind he responds best to rubbing him with my hand. However, if approached from the front the paper towel roll works best.

Punch prefers a hand rub from behind.


My ways may seem inconsistent, but keep in mind that I only received two snakes at young ages. The rest were all at older stages of their life and each conditioned differently. Basically I’ve learned to read them and act accordingly.