Walking

Do you take your snakes out for a little fresh air? I frequently did this summer and am planning on doing a "last of the season" with my boa.
Now, I usually use the courtyard, but my boa is much bigger than my others and may go onto the cement. Should I take her somewhere grassier? There are plenty of spots around.
Also is 70F too cold. I think it's pushing it, but I think this girl deserves some natural stimulation

It's a bit cool, but not too cold, so long as she isn't out there for too long. As far as going on the cement vs the grass, I don't think it matters.

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles

It's a bit cool, but not too cold, so long as she isn't out there for too long. As far as going on the cement vs the grass, I don't think it matters.

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I wasn't planning for too long. There's a pretty calm patch of grass near. Maybe 20 minutes top for the session.
I also had ulterior motives for wanting good outdoorsy photos. :P

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Originally Posted by Jessimica

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

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Well maybe not natural stimulation, but just some sun and not having my cat come and try to be nosey

I take all my snakes out and about with me. I hand my redtail around my neck to go on walks. My ball pythons are present with me when out to the gardening section of Lowes and Home Depot. Of course i take them to pet stores too.

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Originally Posted by Spike89

I take all my snakes out and about with me. I hand my redtail around my neck to go on walks. My ball pythons are present with me when out to the gardening section of Lowes and Home Depot. Of course i take them to pet stores too.

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I'm glad I'm not the only weirdo that takes their snake to the liquor store haha

Walks with your snakes are the greatest! Love the looks people give, ha! (:

It's amazing how people react. They usually jump back then gather in to check them out.

The people who are all like, "OH MAH GAWDD! Is that a REAL snake!?!!"
.. They make me laugh. HA.