I have discovered the trick to not getting bit by snakes! All you need to do is pour a little Listerine on your hands. I heard that if a snake bites you to pour listerine in their mouth, and it will get them to release their jaws as well as partially clean the wound (kinda sorta). But, if you put listerine on your hands in the first place, they are hesitant to bite! I heard this trick online, so I went and got my mom's listerine, and poured some on my hands, and then proceeded to pick up my "son of satin" burmese python. He struck but never bit! It worked like a miracle. I have heard that Listerine is safe in small doses for snakes, so if anyone has any facts proving this wrong please state it here because I love not getting bit, but also love my snakes health even more. If none, you should try it!