Have you taken your BP to work or anywhere else?

[Bundu Boy]

Hey all

Was wondering if any of you have taken your BP to work or not?

I took Samson to my workplace today for a very brief visit. Workplace being my manufacturing warehouse here in Johannesburg, South Africa, where I make dog and cat beds which are sold throughout the country.

Now the thing here in SA is that the majority of the black population are petrified of snakes. When Samson arrived there were screams and lots of running away by my guys, but after a few minutes they calmed down and became more inquisitive if anything.

I managed to get one of my guys to hold Samson while I took a quick snap.


Just in case you are wondering, this is not a regular occurance and Samson won't be taken out in public too often, for one thing people can have a negative reaction to someone having a snake in public, and secondly it is stressful for the snake.

I must say that Samson did very well, he did not show the ball's typical passive defensive mode at all and seemed just as inquisitive as my team. Needless to say, Samson is now safely tucked away in his snakebag on top of a toasty pc case.

If you've not taken your BP to work, then tell us where you have taken him/her. Also let us know how others reacted. My guys definitely learnt today that not all snakes are gonna bite you and have even told me how beautiful he is.... a mini education

[rabernet]

Great picture and so cool to see the different facial expressions of people, from nervous curiosity to wonderment. And nice that he helped to educate and change some opinion on your crew!

I would not bring my snake to work, because I know that it probably would be frowned upon. As long as they can just see pictures on a computer, they're fine with me talking about them all day, but I don't believe they'd appreciate them physically being here.

[Freakie_frog]

Never brought any to work I have had a couple shipped to the office. anytime I get a fedex package I just get called to come get it they never bring it to me. LOL

[dsirkle]

Most people that find out that I have ball pythons assume that they grow to retic size and that they are venomous. This emotional response can't ordinarily be soothed by presenting the facts, so I do this more or less as a clandestine hobby. But if you are able to do some PR work more power to you.

[Jenn]

That is a GREAT picture!!!! I love it. Kind of a modern day Norman Rockwell. Thanks for sharing that wonderful picture with us.

[Bundu Boy]

That is a GREAT picture!!!! I love it. Kind of a modern day Norman Rockwell. Thanks for sharing that wonderful picture with us.

Thanks all, glad you like it... who is this Norman Rockwell? You'll have to forgive my ignorance but I'm still living in a mud hut here is deepest darkest Africa, where my only friend is Samson, broadband and satellite tv...

[Jenn]

Norman Rockwell was an American artist who captured human emotion in often comical situations.

[mmlprsh]

I would probably take it out for a walk in the future....at night of course

Do you guys think it's okay to take it for a walk?

[Freakie_frog]

I would probably take it out for a walk in the future....at night of course

Do you guys think it's okay to take it for a walk?

what like on a leash??

I think fresh air wouldn't hurt it but I have to many to take out and let get fresh air. They get that on picture day.

[Bundu Boy]

Got it!

Just googled him , his drawings kinda remind of the old style Coca-Cola ads...

Wonder if he's got Balls