Merlin's eyes narrow thoughtfully at this and he peers at the boxes for a moment before shaking his head. "...No idea. But when else am I going to encounter a box of snakes, anyway? Real or not." He allows himself a small smile at this before turning to Armani. He might have a point.

"...You got your wand?" he asks after a pause, "I'll try it. But I'll need you to have my back in case it goes sideways." He's spent enough time as a snake now that getting around pretty quickly and pretty adeptly isn't a problem, but is he prepared for a snake fight? Probably not. Even he's got to acknowledge that. Especially when he'll be far from the biggest serpent of the bunch.