Look on youtube at the men capable of curling 100lbs per arm. lol
About 15 years ago an acquaintance of mine had a friend who was taking care of a sick, underweight retic. (I saw photos of the snake...skinny pathetic looking critter.
He carried a fixed blade knife on his belt as a just in case the crap hit the fan last resort. He died from asphyxiation. The snake had multiple stab wounds. 9 footer.
You'd do best to keep what you have to gain a better understanding. Of everything.