Hook Training ?

[MDT]

I always enter my enclosures with a hook first. My carpets would likely be fine if I just reached in. My retics, not so much. I just make it a habit.

[TheFrogman]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

I agree it is no big deal for the person to get bit by most non venomous snakes. But why put the snake threw extra stress and possible teeth loss, when using hook could prevent this. I never understood why anyone who has a snake, does not have a hook. But that is just my opinion.

I for one totally agree and I use mine all the time.

[Tsubaki]

I always hook train all my snakes. They associate the touch of a hook with -Something other than 'food' is going to happen- Pretty fast as long as you are persistent. Important to not stop touching until they go out of 'feeding mode'. Some take longer than others, and some will always lunge first before you manage to touch them.. But persistence is the clue..!

That and i do not like getting bit, i have not been bitten in 9 years My camera and hook both have scars tho