Quote Originally Posted by KieranKD View Post
...While this is completely manageable for me on a 6-7 foot snake, one of my dream reptiles is a Burmese and I fear a big adult with this same behavior won't be manageable at all. Are there any tips or tricks for snakes who just really like to eat to not be so food reactive when opening/approaching enclosures?
Hook aka tap training for sure, but also, you need more than one person on hand for SAFE handling (including feeding in enclosure!) depending on their size & your skills.

Being 'food reactive' is just normal for snakes, & the bigger they are, the more we have to pay attention. There's a very good reason why so many large constrictors are
"free to good (any?) home", and why zoos get daily calls from fearful owners wanting to donate theirs. Not good "pets" for MOST people, and even then, many laws are
prohibiting them, so make sure you check first: any of your local town, county or state laws may rule them out. If you don't have reliable & snake-skilled friends or family
who will ALWAYS be around to help you with a giant constrictor, please reconsider your "dream reptile" or get a zoo job. Don't forget that if you don't own your own home
it may be very hard to find a rental, even if not prohibited by law. Even if you own your home, insurance may be another road-block. And don't forget that giant snakes
need expensive housing & food...make sure your budget can handle their needs, along with vet care as needed.