Let me start by saying drake(the snake) is only about 18 in long.But you know what? Although it scared her she diddent yank the snake off she was real cool about that, I was proud. I made her wash again and hold her snake again. she was a champ ,after she cleaned up the tank found the poo (dad handles that stuff)she put him in his viv said good nite. she loves her snake.I think she will be fine. ps. shes 7 years old