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The box lid worked. I thought he might try to strike the hand holding the box lid, but he didn't. I'm still puzzled by the change in behavior. Last night, he was in the same posture he's been in the past few nights, half out of his hide coiled and ready to strike. Hopefully, his upcoming shed will chill him out.
Just interrupting their view does wonders for many snakes- & most of our pets aren't motivated to go around it. Best of all, there's nothing about a cardboard flat that a snake can hurt themselves on.
"Hook training" sounds flashy, but it's just not my choice, & I've tried various ways to disrupt their desire to strike. (Hint- choose a box lid or other object that's big/long enough so your hand is NOT within reach- especially for a snake w/ heat pits.)