Question about smoking

A friend and I got into an arguement the other night. He just got a BP and has been smoking at his desk right next to the tank that its in. I told him not to and he says it is harmless. Please tell me this is not ok so I can rub it in his face.

Well obviously it isn't GOOD for the animal. Its not even good for people!

I would just keep the smoke away from the animals. Do it in another room or move the animal to a smoke free room.

Its bad for any animal. Its been proven that excessive smoking and burning of candles is actually vey deadly to pet birds. As well as cooking in non-stick pans.

Knowing that. Would you want to risk it with a tiny little reptile? I wouldnt. I don't smoke in my house at all so none of my animals are exposed to it. I imagine many people do. When I did smoke in my house it was never near any animals. I also had a fan going and a window open since I myself can't stand the second hand smoke.

Your friend sounds like a crackhead

tell him he should quit or if he has to smoke do it outside. I'm sure his house probably reeks. ugh

Bad for people, bad for any other animal. But, it's his snake and his choice, and sadly, neither you nor any of us can do anything about it.

defo not good :colbert: all my family are smokers but no1 smokes in the house apart from the kitchen

I am also a smoker, but do not smoke in the house. I also will not handle my snake after smoking without washing my hands and using antibacterial gel. I have heard that the nicotine on your fingers can even been bad for them. Hope your friend reconsiders his smoking habits.

Could possibly run the risk of leading to an RI

They only have one working lung as it is and their metabolism is way slower than ours. I hardly see how it can be harmless.