Wtf!?

[boyyoyo]

So I was browsing local ads for reptiles and happened across this picture!



I don't know wtf is going on, I think that the rat is alive as the listing said she will include the rat for free. Isn't this extreamly dangerous for the BP? I mean i'm assuming the only reason the rat is still alive is because it's too big for the ball.

[stevepoppers]

Yes, it is dangerous. I've heard of people just leaving live rodents in and then letting them and the snake live together for months because they just never tried to eat each other. I wouldn't trust the damned things.

[RR - Mackenzie]

Very dangerous

But come on, the first thing I thought was the snake and rat were cuddling.

[boyyoyo]

Very dangerous

But come on, the first thing I thought was the snake and rat were cuddling.

As did I, however; I've seen WAAAY too many photos of what can happen to a ball if the food is left alive and unattended.

[PolkaDotPenguin]

WTF? They are spooning

[Quiet Tempest]

I've seen pics like this on other forums and the owner claiming that the rat and snake were buddies.

[RR - Mackenzie]

Ha ha, they each other!

Maybe contact the owner and say that it isn't safe?

[RR - Mackenzie]

Yes, it is dangerous. I've heard of people just leaving live rodents in and then letting them and the snake live together for months because they just never tried to eat each other. I wouldn't trust the damned things.

How does a rat (or mouse) live months with a snake, without rodent food?

[stevepoppers]

Well, I think they kept them together as pets.

[Lolo76]

I certainly hope they're not living together - but I guess some people are that stupid!

Although here's a similar shot of Delilah "cuddling" with a rat, back when I first got her... turns out she won't eat rats (mice only), but we only left this pup in her tank for an hour or so.