Two words to keep in mind when working with retics, confidence and respect. If either keeper of kept is insecure someone is going to get nailed. With this in mind you also need to respect a large snake, and never drop your guard. Example: my breeder females are easily handled, but...sometimes, after a good visit with the outside world, I put them back in their cages and...WHAM!!! it sounds like a baseball hit a window as soon as my back is turned. Always respect a big snake with a small brain and a huge appetite. Now, that being said, at six feet she'll (generally) scare you more than hurt you, especially if you haven't been bit much. Regain your composure, find somebody with more experience to help you out, and begin again. The previous posts had good advice. The guy at the pet shop is an idiot, keep your snake at home.
Best of luck,
josh

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