I know that this sounds funny but I actually ordered one of the Ove-Gloves. It's kinda like a kevlar glove that will protect you from bites and heat. I got one as I just started getting into hot snakes. I have found even with my BP's that it's the speed of the strike that scares you and makes you sling your still attached snake across the room, not the pain. So with the glove I have had success as it masks the heat of your hand and mentally prepares you for a bite as you have a "safety net" now that said don't go handling venomous snakes with a glove and then get bit on the face and say Rob told me it was OK!