Yeah, I totally agree, there are only two types of snake owners.....those that have been bitten and those that will be. Especially if you raise hatchlings or own some of the much more touchy species.
I have been bitten multiple times, mostly from babies, but also from adults in "feed response" mode. It doesn't hurt much but does make you jump even though you know it won't be painful. I did get bit by one of my columbian boas, only a baby really still, but that one did hurt and did draw blood. Not looking forward to being bitten by them when they get 6-8 feet long, that's for sure.
Here's a picture of one of my '04 babies attached to my finger. This girl was a bit touchy as a hatchling and sometimes copped an attitude on me. Word to the wise for those who have not been bitten, IF the snake stays attached and doesn't let go, carefully grab the upper jaw and lift the mouth off by moving it slightly in the opposite direction of the slant of the teeth then slip the lower jaw off, again moving it in the opposite direction of the teeth slant. If you try to pull the snake off you will be doing two things...definitely causing yourself pain and taking the chance of breaking the teeth on the snake.
This little girl had to be "pealed" off after I took a few pics.
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