I got another milksnake?

Question

So I got a second milksnake (this ones a creamsicle) that stays in a separate enclosure its just over 2 years old. The lady I got it from said her 6 year old son handles it fine but he has tried to strike at me twice just today when i was attempting to get him out. I don't want to use a snake hook or anything but Im thinking more along the lines of something like gloves to handle him and get him adjusted to me. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Ummm, there's no such thing as a creamsicle milksnake. Creamsicle is a corn snake. Why don't you want to use a snake hook? I recommend that over some gloves. First, give it some time to calm down in its new surroundings if you just got it. Secondly, reach in from behind the snake. A hand coming right at its face can scare it, causing it to act this way. That's why a hook is better than your hand.

Answer 2

give him some time to get used to his new enclouser a day or two and try again

Answer 3

Just a pair of light weight leather gloves and keep him out of your face. Let him get used to you for a while and be patient. Short handling sessions are better than long and they should be frequent.