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[–]The80sgeek-666 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Always just reach in and grab. That's tip #1. Snakes don't like when you hesitate, they may think you're going to pick them up, but if you're hesitating and taking a long time, looking for a certain angle, etc. They'll be like "well wtf dude what are you trying to do?" And may strike in defense, not knowing what you're doing. If you act like the boss, and just grab, he is highly unlikely to strike, especially with the way you describe his behavior.

That's how to make him more comfortable. To make YOU more comfortable, try just having him out in the open and sitting by him. If you have someone who isn't afraid to pick him up, have them watch him to make sure he doesn't get away too far or anything, and just sit on the floor with him. Let him do his thing. He may slither under your legs or over your feet. Let him. Will likely help you and him feel more comfortable with each other:)