Your snake will eventually come out to investigate. Since your snake is just getting used to your presence at this time, you should remain cautious. Remember to wash your hands prior to putting them in the snake’s cage. If you forget this step, your snake could easily mistake your hands for prey. [3] X Research source
Try to approach your snake from the side rather than from above.
If you force yourself on the snake at this time, they may attack you.
For instance, if the snake gets onto the ground and becomes fearful or aggressive, it could bite your feet.
If you feed your snake in the same cage that it lives in, you may want to use a snake hook. The snake hook can be a way of telling the snake that it is holding time rather than eating time. Additionally, you should use tongs to place the snake’s food into the cage. The snake may strike at the food, potentially biting your hand on accident. Using tongs will make it less likely that your hand is bitten.
Use the lightest amount of pressure possible so that you don’t injure the snake.
If the snake is moving when you are picking it up, it may slither away from you while you are holding it.
If you try to pick it up from the tail, the snake could hurt itself trying to escape your grasp. If you try to pick it up from the head, the snake will likely bite you. Snakes are sensitive in the head area. [13] X Research source
If it’s a constricting snake, it’s likely wrap its tail around your wrist and forearm, which is fine.
Stay calm while holding your snake.
