Bye Matilda!!

iam moving out cuz i got a baby on the way and the place iam moving to has no pets iam thinking about sneaking her in but my girl said no :'( now i gotta get rid of her waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :mad: she said i can keep her at her dads house but id never see her and shed get to lonley :( may b ill just sell her :(

AH, thats super sad!
I hope you can find a good home for her.
I'd take care of her for you but I live too far away! lol

Good Luck and I hope all goes well for you!
Congrats on the baby!

She won't get lonely, so if that's truly an option for you, it may be one you may want to consider, if her father agrees and understands how to properly care for her.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

She won't get lonely, so if that's truly an option for you, it may be one you may want to consider, if her father agrees and understands how to properly care for her.

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Yep!
Maybe you will be one who gets lonely? :D
If her dad's place is close enough that you'll still be able to go over there and spend time with her and whatnot, that's what I'd do before selling her.

and the fact that you have a pregnant woman living with you and soon a newborn child, it's not a good idea to have a reptile around since you'd run a high-risk of either one getting salmonella......

I thought the risk of salmonella was actually quite low as long as you followed simple hygiene stuff? Wash hands after touching the snake or its enclosure. Don't mix the snake's water bowl with human dishes. That kind of stuff.

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Originally Posted by kc261

I thought the risk of salmonella was actually quite low as long as you followed simple hygiene stuff? Wash hands after touching the snake or its enclosure. Don't mix the snake's water bowl with human dishes. That kind of stuff.

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Yes and No...there are 1000's of different forms of Salmonella (and not all have any effect on humans). I read a report once that said something like 90% of snakes (and other herps when swabbed) had Salmonella on them. But it stays in check with proper cleaning and care (as you outlined) anything that does come in contact with you your immune system can usually deal with.

But in the case of a pregnant woman or new born their immune systems are weakened so the likelihood of a bug taking hold is much much higher.

So it is my understanding that pregnant women should have no pets then? Cats, dogs.. every animal has its own bacteria that can infect humans. Think of all of the farmer's wives that are living on farms right now and having children while raising chickens and other poultry! And think of people who let their dogs (or even cats) lick their child's cafe and then think that it is so adorable.. Are they committing mass infant abuse by doing so?
My point is; salmonella can be controlled and should not be held over someone's head in coercing them to get rid of their snake when a baby is on the way. Proper hygeine would ensure that no bacteria from the reptiles got onto the baby. But to each their own. if it'd be a case of the snake being ignored or pawned off onto someone else, please sell the snake to someone who can properly care for it.

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

So it is my understanding that pregnant women should have no pets then? Cats, dogs.. every animal has its own bacteria that can infect humans. Think of all of the farmer's wives that are living on farms right now and having children while raising chickens and other poultry! And think of people who let their dogs (or even cats) lick their child's cafe and then think that it is so adorable.. Are they committing mass infant abuse by doing so?
My point is; salmonella can be controlled and should not be held over someone's head in coercing them to get rid of their snake when a baby is on the way. Proper hygeine would ensure that no bacteria from the reptiles got onto the baby. But to each their own. if it'd be a case of the snake being ignored or pawned off onto someone else, please sell the snake to someone who can properly care for it.

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Actually if you ask any prenatal Dr. they will tell you not to get a new pet while pregnant. If you live on a farm or have cats then more then likely you have already been exposed to the diseases they carry and have built up an immunity (as would your unborn baby).

It is not holding anything over anyones head it is the simple truth and it does add risk...if you choose to ignore the risk that is up to you.

Yeah; that makes sense about a new animal and new bacteria I guess. I actually remember when I was getting back into horses, I had not been around them in awhile.. I would go to my friend's barn full of horses, cows and poultry and almost inevitably come home with a horrible "upset stomach." This wore off after awhile though.