Friction While Handling

[Homebody]

Should I be chalking up with dust from the substrate or something prior to handling? The snake clearly prefers to be handled with a gloved hand (something I haven't done except for testing this), and I'd expect this is mostly due to the friction from my palm being uncomfortable.

Snakes are really good at gripping with their belly scales. If that's all it is, then I wouldn't chalk up. She's doing it on purpose. It makes her feel more secure. On the other hand, if you've got spidey hands, then I don't suppose chalking up will hurt.

Using gloves is another option. My snake prefers to be handled with gloves. I think it helps him see them as something inert, and so, less threatening.