Snakes and dogs

[SecurityStacey]

Hey there.

I have a 16 month old ball python Stan. I'm looking to get a puppy from an adoption center, he is a year old large dog. Will his barking and running around upset Stan?

I really want to get a dog, but since Stan was here first and its his home I don't want to do something that will stress my little guy, its not really fair to him.

Does anybody on here that has snakes and dogs have a problem with the two of them? (btw, I realize that I'm not going to let them physically interact, I'm talking about when Stan is in his home.) What precautions would be best to take to help Stan with this transition IF people thinks he will be okay with it?

Thanks for the help!

[sekaiNdobes]

I have three dogs, and so far there's been no problem. I keep the dogs out of the snake room though, so they don't really have a chance to cause any mischief.

[starmom]

I have a year old male rottie who likes to follow me back and forth when I clean the bins and cages each morning. I have set a bin down, with the snake still in it, to get another bin, and he just sits there and guards the snake He has never once barked at them or tried to eat one or harm one or even touch one. I think he accepts them as part of his pack and beings to guard along with the rest of us.

That said, I have never gone out of my way to introduce him to the snakes or attempt to have him make friendly with them. I suppose, too, that he has learned to just leave them alone like he does with the rattlesnakes on the ranch

[SecurityStacey]

He is a rottie / shepard mix. I don't have a snake room, so he will have "access" to where the tank is, being that its just in the living room. He will be about head level with the tank...

[bob351]

i have 4 german sheppard and a beagle and my snake dose not mind i would just keep the snake away from any were the dogs could get to him just incase because dogs can get curious and the snake could strike or something along those lines

[starmom]

I forgot to mention that not only does my dog not bother the ball pythons in my son's room, but I have three boas and cages in our living room right at my dog's level. Never a problem with them either!

Just watch your dog and see what he tells you

[TanyaL]

We have three dogs who could care less about the snakes anymore. At first Sandy, our beagle would stare at the tank from the bed but that was about it. Honestly, I think the kids cause the snake more stress than the dogs do! LOL Thankfully all but one are mine so I can get rid of them but I would never think about getting rid of my dogs. Maybe if the snake's enclosure is higher the dog won't even know he is there.

[Somed00d]

Perhaps you could take the dog for a trial period?

My girlfriend has 2 cats that get along with the snakes no problems. I have introduced them even with no issues. I would almost feel safe putting a ball into a baby crib.. not like i would try that out though..

[SecurityStacey]

I'm not worried about Stan hurting the dog, I'm worried about the dog hurting/stressing out Stan.

Sounds like you all have had no problem with it though. I guess if it is a problem once I get the dog I'll either move Stan to my room and make it off limits to dogs or put his tank up higher.

[juddb]

I have a doberman who can care less about the snakes. But i cant have him around when its feeding time, he goes nuts for the rats...... THought i would just throw that out there for you. Good luck and post pics when you do get a pup!