Only a snake could reduce somebody to happy tears while cleaning up a big steaming pile of poo I think, lol!

Thanks guys! That's awesome about mellowing out that blood! I think I'd be farther along with the handling Neptune if we had more space where other animals didn't have such easy access. After we move I'll be able to handle him a lot more without risk of feline intrusion. Right now, I'm just happy to have him realize I'm not a threat! He's such a scardy snake, it really warms my heart!