Heres another video of the White Lipped Python

[Aaron_S]

Some snakes just do that. Take that new, shiny hook and tap its head. It should kick it out of feed mode.

I use the hook to remove them as well at this point and they can be handled then.

Think of it this way, if they believe the top opening means food, then anytime you open it they'll it's time for food in their food bin. No difference in the train of thought.