Everyone has given you great advice!! I have a few family members that are terrified of snakes. Won't even be in the same house as the snakes.

I have never feared snakes. Honestly, I would rather take a bite from my adult ball python every day for a week, than get bitten by any rodent, especially rats and gerbils, ever again.

The first time I got bit by my one of my snakes, I just thought. "Thats it?"

Like you said Baby Steps! You'll get there.