Could use some opinions

OK I have a friend who has owned a nice (great pattern) Bumblebee for a while well a few days ago she got bit by her now she wants me to take the snake.
Well she is a good friend and she took it personal when she got bit I know the snake is worth money and I dont just want to take it I think she needs to keep her I just don't know how to get her to understand that things sometimes happen.
And no she isn't all that knowledgeable about balls I just don't want to take advantage of a situation.
What should I do?
Maybe it sounds stupid but I think she needs to just give the snake another chance.

How does getting bit mean "Oh I can't have this snake anymore, it hates me"? What are her actual reasons/explanations why she doesn't want it anymore? How is she taking it personally: snakes can sometimes bite, it happens. I guess I don't understand...maybe if we get more details we can help you to help her better? Regardless I would hope she'd give the snake a second chance, but if not then hey you got a nice bee.

If she bought a bumblebee, I'm sure she'd be aware of their worth. She's probably become scared and knows you would be the best person to look after it.

I think she should absolutely get rid of the snake, but I also don't think you should take advantage of your friend. What I propose is, GIVE IT TO ME!



I'm sure you will not go for that so my second idea would be try to explain to her that these things can and do happen and your not a real snake owner until you get your bite badge. Explain to her and help her realize that she didn't loose a limb and she turned out just fine. Then if she is still dead set on giving it up, take it. Offer what you think is fair if you feel so inclined, but if she refuses money just give it a good home and let her visit.

I would also examine the events that led to the bite and see if you can explain why the snake bit and teach her not to repeat the process.

Is this her only/first snake?

take the bee and give her an offspring... maybe by then she won't be afraid of snakes..... or maybe she is just scared that the bites will hurt more as the snake gets bigger?

If she's willing to work on things and try to come to an understanding that anything with teeth (dog, snake, ankle-biting-toddlers, etc.) has the potential to bite and can get past her fear, great. If not and the snake is going to suffer in terms of it's care because she's scared/no longer enjoys it/doesn't want it/ is "over it/ whatever, then absolutely take it off her hands for her and more importantly for the sake of the animal itself. If it would make you feel better to offer her something, by all means but if she's set on getting rid of it and that's that, then you just lucked out big time and should go play the lottery, lol! You didn't create the situation or the circumstances and I admire and applaud your honorable intentions of wanting to be fair in terms of the potential monetary value of the animal. That's on her to either figure it out and accept that any animal can bite or to make other arrangements for the care and housing of the animal she previously committed to raising/providing for, regardless of whether or not she recoups her money or not.

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Originally Posted by KMG

I think she should absolutely get rid of the snake, but I also don't think you should take advantage of your friend. What I propose is, GIVE IT TO ME!



I'm sure you will not go for that so my second idea would be try to explain to her that these things can and do happen and your not a real snake owner until you get your bite badge. Explain to her and help her realize that she didn't loose a limb and she turned out just fine. Then if she is still dead set on giving it up, take it. Offer what you think is fair if you feel so inclined, but if she refuses money just give it a good home and let her visit.

I would also examine the events that led to the bite and see if you can explain why the snake bit and teach her not to repeat the process.

Is this her only/first snake?

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It is her first and only snake.
We did talk about me buying it from her I am not taking it for free I cant do that but I still think she should give it a chance first.
I have her right now till we get it figured out.
She just has to get over the whole its my friend thing its a snake.
I will keep her till I feel she is on the right page as far as reptile ownership.

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Originally Posted by lovepig78

take the bee and give her an offspring... maybe by then she won't be afraid of snakes..... or maybe she is just scared
that the bites will hurt more as the snake gets bigger?

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Well this one is an adult so i saw the bite but I still believe she had something on her that made the snake react the way it did like I always told her was ur hands before going into her space and watch her before u reach and pick her up.

If she's just upset maybe try using a metaphor (I do a lot)...liken the snake to a dog....if she has one it's even better....ask her if the dog bites her if it's still her loyal companion/ friend....my dog has bit me a couple of times but I still love the dog and vice versa....but if she still doesn't want it I would definitely take it! (if I were u lol)


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Yah planning on it I don't believe in talking people into something they don't want to do but I don't take advantage of friends either good way to loose them lol.
I do however believe some people should stick to owning dogs and cats.

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I appreciate the inputs I let her read them because I figured it would make her realize that the snake didn't do anything to be mean it is just what nature made it.
And not to take it personally or just give up having reptiles.

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Originally Posted by FIREBLADE

Yah planning on it I don't believe in talking people into something they don't want to do but I don't take advantage of friends either good way to loose them lol.
I do however believe some people should stick to owning dogs and cats.

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I appreciate the inputs I let her read them because I figured it would make her realize that the snake didn't do anything to be mean it is just what nature made it.
And not to take it personally or just give up having reptiles.

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Awesome let us know what she decides!


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