How do you make snake hats?

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

Sorry, it's just wrong. And then people get up in arms about " feeding tanks". I know some people feel the keeper should be able to clean or bath a snake. Others say don't stress it out. I don't really get how anything good can come out of this. Teaching people, hey it's ok mess with their head. Sorry, but I'm stuck on old school for this one.

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It seems like a really minor point to be so staunchly "old school" about. There's no harm in it. Could someone potentially cause harm to their snake by tightly tying or gluing some weird hat onto their snake's head? I suppose so...but such a person is probably causing all sorts of harm to their animal anyhow, and a few cute pictures of snakes wearing hats (or the absence of such pictures) isn't going to change that.

Really, there's so little potential for true harm. In my opinion, there IS plenty of potential for good to come of it. How many people who are reluctant to like, or are indifferent to snakes are turned around by pictures that make the animals look particularly cute, friendly, and/or something they can relate to? Would they win over staunch haters who kill every snake they encounter? Probably not...but even then, who can say?

I don't think everyone needs to rush out and make hats for their snakes and try to convince the snakes that wearing them is "fun"...but for the few people that do, and manage to get fun pictures...why not?

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Originally Posted by JLC

It seems like a really minor point to be so staunchly "old school" about. There's no harm in it. Could someone potentially cause harm to their snake by tightly tying or gluing some weird hat onto their snake's head? I suppose so...but such a person is probably causing all sorts of harm to their animal anyhow, and a few cute pictures of snakes wearing hats (or the absence of such pictures) isn't going to change that.

Really, there's so little potential for true harm. In my opinion, there IS plenty of potential for good to come of it. How many people who are reluctant to like, or are indifferent to snakes are turned around by pictures that make the animals look particularly cute, friendly, and/or something they can relate to? Would they win over staunch haters who kill every snake they encounter? Probably not...but even then, who can say?

I don't think everyone needs to rush out and make hats for their snakes and try to convince the snakes that wearing them is "fun"...but for the few people that do, and manage to get fun pictures...why not?

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Hi Judy, I guess I can see your perspective. But at the same time I just don't like the whole concept. Can we just agree not to nessecary agreeing. :)

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

Hi Judy, I guess I can see your perspective. But at the same time I just don't like the whole concept. Can we just agree not to nessecary agreeing. :)

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LOL...sure. Not everyone has to "get" everything someone else does. Especially when it comes to something so random, whimsical and downright silly.

well, this albino cobra looks quite festive

http://40.media.tumblr.com/28e7ae656...acoo3_1280.jpg

http://cdn2.fashionablygeek.com/wp-c...e-1.jpg?f187b0

Beardizard says it's fine, I'm inclined to agree, he breaths fire and stuff. (This is not my beardie)

Well Pandora has has super- strength and proved it by being my sling when I hurt my shoulder.:D

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...85cc8119ca.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...2722196bf2.jpg

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2337898 I have been thinking about this but I probably won't ever do it. Anyway, this thread has some (follow the link on the thread for more) and I believe they are clay.


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Thank you everyone for your thoughtful replies. I have a boa who isn't shy at all of her head already and just got a baby ball python that I'm raising to not be so afraid of head contact (what if I need to inspect or observe a future health issue in the head area?). I've seen the pictures and videos of snakes with hats and the positive responses from people who don't necessarily even like snakes because it seems to make them more appealing. My sister is afraid of snakes and I think making it cuter would ease some of the tension when she visits. I don't plan on having an extensive portfolio like Gandalf but hoped to know how to do it safely should the situation arise.

I started putting hats on my boa about two years ago, and she now has a couple thousand followers, many of which are not snake people. It's actually been really positive because it's gotten a lot of people who previously hated snakes to reconsider. I really think that when done carefully it can be a huge way to reach out and educate people. She has changed many many minds.

I either just set them on her head carefully, or else use a tiny bit of peanut butter. I see no reason why it would be an issue. I clean it off gently as soon as I'm done taking pictures. Figment is a very tolerant snake.

Here are a few of my favorites.

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps583478b1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...psc8da14c9.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...psdf0c8dbe.jpghttp://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...psf44252f7.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps97aaaa24.jpg

And the one that started it all...
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps46d7b404.jpg

I wish marshall could wear hats, but his head is too small:( I even bought a little cowboy hat for him lol!


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