Racers & Brown Snakes

[joeysgreen]

I understand the concept of using a fast and aggressive non-venomous snake but learned working with hots in a zoo setting. Protocols and standard operating procedures where the rule; Even such trivial things as hot's only being worked on after morning coffee break, and not near the end of the day when you may be in a rush can make all the difference between a career without incident and one that ends in the hospital.

Ian

[SSSSnakes]

I understand the concept of using a fast and aggressive non-venomous snake but learned working with hots in a zoo setting. Protocols and standard operating procedures where the rule; Even such trivial things as hot's only being worked on after morning coffee break, and not near the end of the day when you may be in a rush can make all the difference between a career without incident and one that ends in the hospital.

Ian

If you are tired or aggravated, then you should not work with HOTs. My rule is Patience, If you don't have patience then don't work with the HOTs at that time. When working with HOTs your mind must be on your work and you can't let anything distract you from what you are doing. This is particularly important when performing a show, you have to ignore the audience and keep you attention on the snake you are handling. My wife says I ignore thing very well. LOL