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Dog scent?
Will my ball python smell dogs on me.. and on accident mistake me for food? I assume it would, but I have a lot of dogs (not in the same room as the python) ..but at least one likes to jump on me anytime I go near them.
Also, would it be okay to take my ball into the bathroom to give him a light soaking in the bathtub during a bad shed? Although the dogs usually go in and out of it (not while I would be doing this obviously though) ..but again, I'm worried the powerful dog scent would put him into feeding mode
Any thoughts?
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Re: Dog scent?
 Originally Posted by EnvyOne
Will my ball python smell dogs on me.. and on accident mistake me for food? I assume it would, but I have a lot of dogs (not in the same room as the python) ..but at least one likes to jump on me anytime I go near them.
Also, would it be okay to take my ball into the bathroom to give him a light soaking in the bathtub during a bad shed? Although the dogs usually go in and out of it (not while I would be doing this obviously though) ..but again, I'm worried the powerful dog scent would put him into feeding mode
Any thoughts?
I guess "no" since a dog is in a completely different order than this snake's prey. I have a big lazy rottweiler that likes to lay with my snakes. They sit on her just like they sit on me for warmth. No response at all.
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Re: Dog scent?
Well I know BP's don't eat dogs.. just didn't know if the scent would do anything, as I thought I read here that a cat scent can make one strike or something along those lines?
 Originally Posted by Ladybugzcrunch
I guess "no" since a dog is in a completely different order than this snake's prey. I have a big lazy rottweiler that likes to lay with my snakes. They sit on her just like they sit on me for warmth. No response at all.
Thanks, that was helpful
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Re: Dog scent?
 Originally Posted by Ladybugzcrunch
I have a big lazy rottweiler that likes to lay with my snakes.
hehe i've got one too! except mines a little too nosy for me to be comfortable with him around while theyre out. But its funny, my still-smallish burmese will start eyeing him through the glass whenever feeding time is over.
0.1 normal - Constantine  , 0.1 Spider - Lilu
3.0 doggies -Charlie (rottweiler), Luke (golden retriever), Dallas (german shepherd)
1.0 Betta fish - Norris
1.0 Rat - Forrest (R.I.P Mook and Milo)
1.0 frenchman
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Re: Dog scent?
Your dogs will be safe, the snake does not associated a dog's scent as food because it's never eaten a dog. Now you snake may strike at your dog, if it senses danger.
As far was soaking your snake, try the kitchen sink if you don't have a sink basin near your clothes washer and dryer. More controllable size and you won't be leaning over, thus protecting your back. A simple bleach wash will clean the sink after the bath.
Good Luck!
Jim Smith
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Re: Dog scent?
I don't look at it as just a scent issue but size also. I think they measure or size up their prey to a degree by their heat signature. If your dog (heat signature) is small enough or if your Bp is large enough to take one of your dogs then I wouldn't chance it.
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Re: Dog scent?
Well like every one els said it shouldn't be a problem. Having the dog around the snakes may. We have a pit and shes very hyper and I think a little ADHD lol. But our redtail and one of our BP have struck at her but I don't think it was that they smell an animal and thought food but it was a get away from me you crazy creature. Lol
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