I can relate! I have never been bitten and have always been fearful of the day it WILL happen. I have a juvenile Brooksi that has been a little jumpy but never has shown any aggression, the other day I went to pick him up and he hissed at me and coiled up tight, I got a real adrenaline rush from that one! I fashioned a hook from a coat hanger and once I got him up he was fine. I agree that using a hook is less stressful to your snake. In your case the snake was already out when it bit, right? Possibly a feeding response or an odor on your hands? I also have a gray band(juvenile) and 2 amel corn hatchlings. I always wash my hands with a germicidal soap before handling each animal. I am a grown man and have to laugh at myself sometimes for being such a wuss! Good luck and don't give up. The animals need people like us to care for them as they are so misunderstood by the general population.

Cheers, Mike B

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