Quick question about smells...

[SKO]

I know not to spray Cologne or perfume near the tank but what about candles? Would a lit candle 10-15 feet away bother my "roomate"?

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[calmolly1]

I really love smelly candles but have stopped using them in with the snakes. When I finish the snake room I'll use them again in my room. Just erring on the side of caution. Same goes for strong smelling cleaners. I'd love more information though.


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[Rob]

I know not to spray Cologne or perfume near the tank but what about candles? Would a lit candle 10-15 feet away bother my "roomate"?

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I have candles all around my snakes, never been an issue.

[Reinz]

If it does not affect the snake's eating habits then what's the problem?

Unless it makes the snake aggressive or overly shy.

If it does, then remove offending odors.

We are talking captive snakes here. It's not like the odors will affect defensive/alarm mechanisms by stunting or masking their smell.

A captive snake will adjust. If a big concern, introduce slowly, at a distance and mild odors first.

[SKO]

Yeah we have had a candle burn the same room before and she behaved normally, I just wasn't sure if that could cause any respiratory problems.

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[calmolly1]

Yeah we have had a candle burn the same room before and she behaved normally, I just wasn't sure if that could cause any respiratory problems.

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Exactly...I was worried the fumes would bother them I guess, not the smells


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[Ballpythoncrazy]

No the smell isn't going to bother them. It's not going to (directly) affect their eating habits. But reptiles, especially snakes, have very sensitive respiratory. The particles in the air of the object you're burning is the problem. Smoke can give your reptiles respiratory infections.

Just because you've "never had a problem" doesn't mean you should risk your animals health. That's like saying "I don't wear my seatbelt because I've never been in a car accident".

Imagine smoking in a room with someone who had asthma, with the windows shut, and forcing them to be in the room with you. Your snake can't leave or do or say anything when the smoke is irritating their lungs.

Although respiratory infections aren't too big of a deal and usually aren't deadly, unless untreated for a long period of time. But if you're going to light candles or burn anything in the same room as your reptile(s) then I would suggest putting away some money just in case you need to schedule a vet trip. Yes, you may get lucky and your snake may never be affected by the smoke, but just in case.

If you really want to burn candles or smoke I would suggest putting your animals in a separate room, closing the vents and opening the windows in said room, closing the door, and then smoking/lighting candles/ burning something in a completely different part of the house.


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[albinos_rule]

Or do like I do, get a candle warmer. It just warms the wax, and you get the smell, but no flames, or burning particles in the air

[Rob]

No the smell isn't going to bother them. It's not going to (directly) affect their eating habits. But reptiles, especially snakes, have very sensitive respiratory. The particles in the air of the object you're burning is the problem. Smoke can give your reptiles respiratory infections.

Just because you've "never had a problem" doesn't mean you should risk your animals health. That's like saying "I don't wear my seatbelt because I've never been in a car accident".

Imagine smoking in a room with someone who had asthma, with the windows shut, and forcing them to be in the room with you. Your snake can't leave or do or say anything when the smoke is irritating their lungs.

Although respiratory infections aren't too big of a deal and usually aren't deadly, unless untreated for a long period of time. But if you're going to light candles or burn anything in the same room as your reptile(s) then I would suggest putting away some money just in case you need to schedule a vet trip. Yes, you may get lucky and your snake may never be affected by the smoke, but just in case.

If you really want to burn candles or smoke I would suggest putting your animals in a separate room, closing the vents and opening the windows in said room, closing the door, and then smoking/lighting candles/ burning something in a completely different part of the house.


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So is this based on any study, or personal experience you've had? Or are you just throwing out your theory of what you think could happen.

[meanaileen]

Someone mentioned particles in the air from the burning candles and the fact is that cheaper candles DO put potentially harmful particles in the air as they're burning. An easy way to tell if this is happening is if there is black soot around the sides of the glass jar, (if the candle is in one), or soot on the ceiling above where the candle is burning. That black soot is most often caused by lead which is in the thin wire in the wick, and as we all know, lead is no bueno. Plus, the puff of smoke you get when you blow out a candle is not good for anything with a respiratory system.
If you want to burn candles invest in a higher quality candle like Party Lite Candles, (and no, I'm not a sales rep!), and extinguish the flame with a candle snuff or a wet tissue to eliminate that stinky puff of smoke.
Hope that helps😊