What technique helps newly handled snakes feel less stressed by respecting their evolutionary wiring?

Answer

Keeping handling sessions low to a surface like a table or hide entrance

Because these pythons are adapted to move along surfaces and seek cover, being suspended in open air triggers a prey response. Holding them low minimizes this stress by mimicking a secure environment.

What technique helps newly handled snakes feel less stressed by respecting their evolutionary wiring?
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