Originally Posted by Fangthane

Given the degree to which you'd have to restrain the snake to even be able to put a sock on its head, I'm thinking that that would ultimately be counterproductive, if one's goal is to actively try to avoid negative associations with handling. While we're on the subject of old-timers and articles of clothing, though, I remember one that suggested leaving a shirt in the enclosure for extended periods of time, so they get more used to their handler's scent. That might be worth trying.