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Physical or [[Snake Injection|chemical restraint]] of snakes is frequently required in order to follow safe protocols for a [[Snake Physical Examination|physical examination]].  The best method for transport of non-venomous and non-aggressive species is simply a cotton bag into which snakes will often retreat voluntarily.  Prior to handling any snake, it is important to establish the species or else a dangerous snakes may be inadvertently handled without due care. Ideally snakes should be handled minimally. Hypothermia is not a method of restraint. The oculovasal reflex is not seen in snakes. When handling a snake for the first time, it is safest to grasp just behind a snake’s head before lifting the rest of the body.

Physical or [[Snake Injection|chemical restraint]] of snakes is frequently required in order to follow safe protocols for a [[Snake Physical Examination|physical examination]].  The best method for transport of non-venomous and non-aggressive species is simply a cotton bag into which snakes will often retreat voluntarily.  Prior to handling any snake, it is important to establish the species or else a dangerous snakes may be inadvertently handled without due care. Ideally snakes should be handled minimally. Hypothermia is not a method of restraint. The oculovasal reflex is not seen in snakes. When handling a snake for the first time, it is safest to grasp just behind a snake’s head before lifting the rest of the body.

*Be gentle when handling any snakes.

*Be gentle when handling any snakes.

*[[:Category:Snake Species|Some species]] must be handled with care, even though they are non-venomous, since they can be very aggressive.  These include reticulated pythons and anacondas.

*Some species must be handled with care, even though they are non-venomous, since they can be very aggressive.  These include reticulated pythons and anacondas.

*Large snakes, such as [[Burmese Python|Burmese pythons]], should not be handled by one person alone in case of an accident.

*Large snakes, such as [[Burmese Python|Burmese pythons]], should not be handled by one person alone in case of an accident.

*Some snakes may defecate during manual restraint so it is advisable for the [[Vent|vent]] and lower part of the body to be kept in a bag (e.g. pillow case).

*Some snakes may defecate during manual restraint so it is advisable for the [[Vent|vent]] and lower part of the body to be kept in a bag (e.g. pillow case).