Common BP Myths?

[Gooseman]

So, after working at a PetCo for nearly a year, I got to admit I have heard some of the most bizarre myth's about ball pythons, or snakes in general, not just from other associates... but customers as well. So... I'm going to state some of the things I have heard, and would like to hear how y'all believe such myths may have been started. Also... in the off chance there is some shred of proof to them, I would be very interested in hearing what y'all have to say... So here a few are.

1. Ball pythons will grow to the size of their tank.

2. Ball pythons are known to actively escape from their tanks and hunt down small dogs.

3. Feeding a ball python a prey item too small will prevent their heads from growing. As their prey size determines their head size.

4. You can potty train a ball python.

5. Placing their tanks in natural sunlight makes python colours more vibrant. Havn't you ever wondered how pastels got their high yellows?

6. Ball pythons do not require heating elements during the winter.

7. Feeding solid white mice will cause neurological problems. Contamination from the lab setting has sneaked through into the feeder market.

8. Feeding a mouse pinkie every day is the healthiest feeding method.

9. Snakes love the company, that's why they snuggle together in their cages.

10. Snakes get depressed and hide when they are all alone.

These are just a few of the things I've heard. Some have been amusing, some just made me want to slam my head in the rat cage... Anyone else heard some funny myths they'd care to share?

[rmune0750]

Haven't really heard any that i can remember but I got a good laugh out of this...good thread

[Myenia]

I work at PetCo as well, and I can't say that any other job makes me more depressed with the stupidity of people. Not exactly myths, but I've heard

1) My ball python only likes fuzzies, even though she's 7 years old.

2) My 2 month old ball doesn't like to open his mouth all the way, so I'll only give him pinkies.

3) A ball python ate my friend's chihuahua...and a boa will eat you if you don't feed it every 5 days.

4) Ball pythons don't have fangs because they were removed surgically for safe keeping.

And don't try to give them any advice...because they'll just roll their eyes at you and ignore it. "My animal is alive, so it must be healthy and happy." Its pitiful.

[frankykeno]

Here's a few I've heard....

Milksnakes are called that because they are attracted to milk. They will get loose and go after your baby. (these are the same folks who think Fluffy the cat is just waiting to smother your newborn infant the first chance it gets)

Snakes are all the same gender. They don't need another snake to make babies. (please don't tell my male snake Riordan this, he rather fancies himself a stud )

Everyone in your house is going to die of salmonella! (please don't eat at your local fast food joint, you seem to be a bit germ phobic and you really don't want to know what's likely growing on your own kitchen cutting board)

I know somebody who got killed by their pet snake!!!! (when pressed for further information this "somebody" is actually the friend of some guy who may or may not have worked or have gone to school with their third cousin twice removed's ex-wife)

[MeMe]

O.M.G.

Totally heard this one the other day.

So you do know that if you cut a snake in half and leave it.. it will reattach it's two halves and be regular again...that's why you should always throw one of the body parts far away...so he can't find it.

[frankykeno]

O.M.G.

Totally heard this one the other day.

So you do know that if you cut a snake in half and leave it.. it will reattach it's two halves and be regular again...that's why you should always throw one of the body parts far away...so he can't find it.

Oh my gawd! People are that stupid? Or maybe we are and didn't realize that apparently snake's guts are made of velcro!!! Somebody quick phone National Geographic.

[MeMe]

Oh my gawd! People are that stupid? Or maybe we are and didn't realize that apparently snake's guts are made of velcro!!! Somebody quick phone National Geographic.

I was totally just like...



really....

ok ..but what if you cut up like 10 snakes....would they all find their own bodies?!?!

he said...i-on'know.




oh...

[Mochelem]

Ive never heard anything except only feeding a Bp once a month, and you have to feed it in a separate container...

[frankykeno]

I was totally just like...



really....

ok ..but what if you cut up like 10 snakes....would they all find their own bodies?!?!

he said...i-on'know.




oh...

Meme this sounds suspiciously like you are trying to sneak some math into my morning online!

10 snakes divided by 1/3 of the circumference of Y....

Stop that Meme! My head hurts now!

[Gooseman]

I was totally just like...



really....

ok ..but what if you cut up like 10 snakes....would they all find their own bodies?!?!

he said...i-on'know.




oh...

but but but... how else do you get pieds???