Q. How do you use a snake catcher stick?

Answer

It is not advisable and safe to put your hands in the snake cages to catch them. Here the snake catcher stick comes in handy. One can carefully lift the snake out of the cage and avoid any bites. Now a question must be coming to your mind as to how to use a snake catcher stick to handle snakes safely. Catching a snake with a snake catcher stick is no rocket science. You can easily catch a snake with the snake catcher tool just as you would do with any other stick. But there are some important points to be kept in mind always.You should always wash your hands before dealing with snakes so that snakes do not mistake your hands to be food or bite you. Also, if you are handling pet snakes, then there are chances of causing parasites in snakes which can get transferred to your pet from unwashed hands.If you are dealing with a pet snake, then it is necessary to make them feel the vibration that you are there for them.You should always move slowly else the snakes might get afraid or frightened.Along with the snake catcher tool, you also need to wear protective gloves and boots when dealing with snakes.Always keep in mind to use a snake catcher stick carefully so as not to hurt the snake.Remember to position yourself behind the snake or diagonal to the snake’s head while removing it from its cage.One very important thing to keep in mind is to wash your hands after using a snake catcher stick so that you do not catch any bacteria.