This just seems dumb...spa offers snake massage

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Originally Posted by spygirl

Am I the only one who'd be more worried about getting pooped on?

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I'd take a million bites a day before I get crapped on by one of those things. A 2 and a half foot ball python unloading it's excretement on me is bad enough as it is.

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A New York Woman Is Giving Snake Massages With Live Boa Constrictors

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Originally Posted by Skyrivers

https://www.allure.com/story/snake-massage-therapy

Thought this was cool but also could be stressful for the animals if not done properly.

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Originally Posted by MR Snakes

They've been around awhile.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

I think this is the same one I saw a different article about quite a while back.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Speaking from my experience (getting a massage), I think the actual "massage" would be underwhelming, since snakes aren't there for the human, just doing
their thing. This is really all about the "novelty"...:rolleyes: and hopefully no one panics & startles a snake into biting during their session. Not likely but could happen-
I wonder if they have insurance, or have patrons sign waivers?

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Originally Posted by MasonC2K

I dunno. Ball Pythons make for great neck messages.

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Originally Posted by Treeman

I would bet they would have patrons sign waivers acknowledging the small amount of risk involved, knowing these snakes are living beings with minds of their own, and the ability to feel threatened and scared by people.

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Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser

48 foot retic is a common rumor that was never confirmed. longest confirmed is a 24 foot retic, unless something longer has came along since I last heard.

As for the news article... I just shake my head at and continue my day.

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http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/...ver-(captivity) Is the accepted record in most cases.