No reply on other thread so...

[nazanova]

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

I'm not an expert, but I think the hands off method works the best for defensive snakes. You need to build up trust and handle them as little as possible. And if you do need to handle them, I'd suggest using a hook to pick them up. I think it's a less frightening experience than being picked up by hand.

I don't think the hook would be necessary but I will try not handling him as much. Thanks

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by nazanova

I don't think the hook would be necessary but I will try not handling him as much. Thanks

It's not necessary, but I think it's beneficial.