Q: Once you’ve introduced yourself and you’ve spoken to your crush, you can ask for their number without making a big deal of it. Ask them for their number in a way that doesn’t seem awkward or like you’re hitting on them so you can text them.  Try asking them for their number so you can both reach out if you need to know something. For example, you could ask them something like, “Hey, what’s your number in case I need to reach you?” Don’t make it weird by asking them for their number the first time you meet them or they may be creeped out and won’t want to give you their number. After you get their number, send them a message saying hello. Include your name and a very brief message so they can save your number in their phone for any future text conversations that you have.  Send them a friendly message like, “Hey, it’s Jack. Got your number saved! Thanks.” You can send a smiley face or a friendly emoji with your message so they can tell that it’s lighthearted. Making your crush laugh is a great way to get them talking to you. Send them a meme or joke that you know they’ll think is funny to get a conversation going or to add to an existing one. Send them something that’s specific to their sense of humor so they can see that you’ve noticed their interests. For instance, send them a funny meme about You can talk to your crush without any pretense or pressure by starting a group message that includes them and some friends, classmates, or coworkers. You can send jokes, funny memes, or use the group chat to plan meetups and events with the group.  Use a real reason to start the group chat so it’s not weird. For example, if you’re in a class with your crush, create a group message and start it off with something like, “Hey guys, this is Sarah, did anybody do Mr. Smith’s homework? I’m struggling over here lol.” Your crush may think you’re just interested in them as a friend if you only talk to them in a group message, but it’s a great way for you to show them your funny or friendly side. If you want to talk to them more intimately or flirtatiously, text them directly. Use the informal nature of texting to your advantage and ask your crush if they want to meet up. But keep it casual and without any pressure so there are no awkward feelings and you don’t seem pushy.  For example, text your crush something like, “Have you tried that new ramen place? I’m craving noodles right now, you wanna check it out?” If your crush denies or rejects your request, don’t get any hard feelings. Say something calm and laid back like, “No worries! Some other time then.”
A: Ask your crush for their phone number casually. Send your crush an introductory text so they have your number. Text funny memes to your crush to make them laugh. Start a group chat with your crush and mutual friends. Invite your crush someplace casual where you can talk.

Q: If you're really familiar with snakes, and you know that what you've caught is a garter snake or another nonvenomous snake, you might be able to get away with touching it. But if you're at all unsure what type of snake you've caught, don't take the chance. Wild snakes don't much like to be handled, anyway. Gently carry the entire trap to your vehicle and put it in the trunk or another enclosed area so you can transport it.  Don't shake the trap or poke at the snake. Handle it with care. You might want to keep small children and pets away from the trap while you're handling it, just to be on the safe side. If you let the snake go too close to your house, it will find its way back to its home territory. Release the snake at least a mile from your home if you want to make sure it doesn't come back. However, if you trapped the snake in your house and you don't mind if it lives outdoors in the yard, you can just walk outside to release it there. The snake will have the best chance at surviving without disturbing other people if you release it in a natural area. Go to a state park or another area without a lot of people living close by to release the snake. This way it won't end up in someone else's garden. Freeing a snake is not usually dangerous; in most cases, the snake will be happy to slither away and leave you alone. But just in case, wear long pants and gloves when you're freeing the snake. Watch the snake carefully and be ready to move out of the way if it decides to strike. Depending on which kind of trap you used, there are two different ways to free a snake:  If you used a reusable glue trap, unlatch the lid of the box and open it up. Pour vegetable oil over the snake's body, making sure to cover the entire are that's attached to the glue. The trap is designed so that the snake will be able to wiggle free from the glue once the oil gets between the snake's skin and the bottom of the trap. By this time you should be standing a fair distance from the trap so you aren't blocking the snake as it leaves the scene. If you're using a minnow trap, put on a pair of heavy gloves, since you'll have to get a bit closer to the snake (though you still won't have to touch it). Carefully open the two sides of the trap to separate them at the middle. Leave just enough space for the snake to crawl out. Move away so you aren't in the snake's path when it crawls out. All snakes, even venomous snakes, play an important role in their ecosystems and should be released if possible. But if the snake is venomous and you're concerned that someone could get harmed by it, you killing it might be the answer.  If you used a cardboard glue trap, you can just put the whole thing in a garbage bag and seal it up. If you use a minnow trap, you can place the entire trap underwater for a few hours before opening it.
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Don't attempt to touch the snake. Drive at least a mile from your house. Go to a natural area without many residences nearby. Free the snake. Kill the snake only as a last resort.