Yes - I think I'd like to pass on the snake wrapping itself around my arm - thank you.

So - it won't, you know, bite me through the flimsy fabric of the pillow case?

No, in fact once it is encased in the pillow case it'll generally just sit there calmly, especially when it is hanging in the air.

But carry it with outstretched arm by the knotted top if it makes you feel better and it won't be able to bite you even if it wants to.

Again, kingsnakes aren't poisonous so generally they aren't looking to bite anything except as a mechanism to get a good grip for wrapping and strangling. When it can't do the latter, it generally won't do the former.

If I were in the house trying to remove it I would just grab it by the tail and drag it backwards quickly (the snake is going to be busy trying to go in the direction opposite of the pull) outside but if you're afraid of them you're likely to have a mini-freakout once you've got a hold of it.

Napalm solves all problems!

Speaking of snakes....

Did anyone see the recent Selma Hayak snake encounter?

It makes one wonder how she managed to do her famous snake dance.

Note: Second link mildly NSFW

And both links NSFBTD

Technically, the first link is snake free.

True, but those ladies are acting like clowns.

Apparently the snake scene with Salma Hayek took a lot of prep work and cajoling and whatnot.

That said, if you have a fear of snakes there's a big difference between a known encounter in the future you can prep for and knowing a handler is nearby and the snake will be kept cold so it is sedentary vs. one just wandering by as you're sitting there.

I feel bad that was aired. Irrational is irrational, it's not that funny to me.

I think you should put that snake in a box and put that box inside another box and mail that box to yourself and when it arrives you smash it with a hammer!

Pull the lever GC