I am not really sure if the cage is located in a bad area. Its in my snake room, Very quiet all day, Every so often the wife will be in and out of the room but knows enough to know not to mess with the snakes, Other than that the door stays locked. This snake is not new. I would have to say I have had it almost a year but cant remember the exact day/month I purchased it, Also my hands never smell like another animal, I wash very well and sanitize in between each animal I hold. I do have several hooks "I make snake hooks" I used a hook to take each boa out of the cage, Supporting the front half with the hook then picking up the rear with a free hand. I then set the boa on the Flore of the snake room, The nice boa I then just pick up, The mean one I must pin it with the hood and get it behind the head to avoid a bite. I agree this is no way to calm them down witch is why I asked the question. On the note of gloves. I use to be a fire fighter and have a pair of structure fire gloves that are made out of all thick leather. Around the wrist and forearm they are cotton but all the hand is leather. The only problem is there is not much feeling through them and also its hard to say how hard you are squeezing as they are very thick stiff leather.
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