Getting some sun!

Just recently started taking Bella outside to let her explore in the grass. Do snakes “like” this? I know this thread is mostly just for posting photos, but I’m curious if they like time actually being outside. I know it’s stressful being in the open for them because of potential predators, and stress signs may be difficult to pick up on unless they are quite obvious (defensive striking/trying to slither away/hide), but she just kind of cruises along and scopes out the scenery. I only take her out for maybe 15-20 minutes. She seems content!

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Nice photos! Many snakes do feel exposed & defensive on the ground, but she looks like she's enjoying it.

Just have to make sure there's no lawn chemicals (pesticides or herbicides) used, & around here, I never put mine on the ground as there's just too many
parasites & ticks, but hey, that's me? The main thing is ensuring they don't overheat (snakes can die from "heat strokes") but I also think snakes benefit
from some sunshine. It seems to perk up their appetites. Who knows, maybe it's like us, our bodies make Vitamin D from the sun, which we need. More
research needed, but since they'd get at least some sun in the wild, I think it's appropriate to assume that "some" sun is good for them in captivity as well.

Very nice BP. I love seeing pictures of snakes outside. I'm aware of some of the drawbacks like predatory birds, parasites, pesticides, mites and ticks but I still plan on taking mine out this summer. I figure a little fresh air and sunshine can't be a bad thing for any of Nature's creations. These animals have survived for millions of years and aren't as fragile as we might sometimes think. They shouldn't be trapped in wooden, glass, or plastic cages all their lives.

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Very nice BP. I love seeing pictures of snakes outside. I'm aware of some of the drawbacks like predatory birds, parasites, pesticides, mites and ticks but I still plan on taking mine out this summer. I figure a little fresh air and sunshine can't be a bad thing for any of Nature's creations. These animals have survived for millions of years and aren't as fragile as we might sometimes think. They shouldn't be trapped in wooden, glass, or plastic cages all their lives.

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The minute I walk outside holding a snake they really perk up...all the scents! Like Disneyland for their senses. I agree, they deserve a break from their
routine cage lives.

Yeah I get a little nervous because of all the little bugs on the ground, but I keep an eye on her and check to make sure nothing travels back home with us on her. It seems wrong to keep a snake inside it’s entire life, even if they don’t want or need that like some other animals do.

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Just recently started taking Bella outside to let her explore in the grass. Do snakes “like” this? I know this thread is mostly just for posting photos, but I’m curious if they like time actually being outside. I know it’s stressful being in the open for them because of potential predators, and stress signs may be difficult to pick up on unless they are quite obvious (defensive striking/trying to slither away/hide), but she just kind of cruises along and scopes out the scenery. I only take her out for maybe 15-20 minutes. She seems content!

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they do fine outside for a lil bit here and there. it sounds like you're on top of it.

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i love this pix. so cute!