snake bite

[Linds]

Originally posted by Pookie
what's the best way to pick her up? I know behind the head but if she's already in a

Noooooooo. What effect would it have on you if a stranger grabbed you by the neck? Definitely not the best way to go about things, and certainly not a good way to calm down any nervous snake. With nervous snakes you want to be as least-threatening as possible. Hooks are a good way to pick up nervous snakes, as snakes typically do not see them as a major threat. Once out gently follow and guide the snakes movements staying behind their vision to avoid threatening of appearing as food.

Originally posted by chondro python
some none toxic dish or hand soap (Depending where I wased my hands last)

Are you sure your dishsoap is non-toxic? Most dishsoaps contain ammonia which is why on the backs is usually says not to mix with bleach. You can really notice the ammonia if you have a sponge that wasn't completely rinsed clean and you put it in a plastic baggy for a couple weeks.

Gloves are a curss on snakes If the person in question can not do it bare handed (with the help of a hook) then they are not ready for the species.

Couldn't agree more!