Quote Originally Posted by CeraDigital View Post
Although I wouldn't recommend a metal bowl, putting a cool/cold bowl over them for photography purposes doesn't hurt them in the least bit. It is just over them long enough to relax them, and cool them down enough to get your shots. It does much less damage than the cool temps, and other variables they go through, through shipping. You'd be surprised how many photographers and keepers do it...
Most snakes are only put through the stress of shipping once. I'm sure it doesn't hurt them. I just don't agree with making your pet uncomfortable to get a picture. When there are probably better ways to get a good shot.