Therapy snakes ???

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Originally Posted by zina10

Imagine that !!!

http://usherp.org/2013/02/02/therapy...at-depression/

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2017/0...erapy-pet.html

The strange thing about this is, I was in a pretty rough spot when I started getting interested in snakes/reptiles. Long story.. I actually used to have a pretty bad snake phobia. I always just thought that getting into this hobby took my mind off of things. But who knows. There is something sort of therapeutic in watching a snake move about ;)

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I agree 100%.
Looking at and handling my snakes ( keep it clean:rofl:) does something for me... Especially watching them climb at night before I go into bed.. Relaxes me. ZZZzzzzzz

more recently, now that we have kids, I've been revisiting my childhood love for critters by introducing my kids to the joys of pet care. I did not have a snake when I was a child. when my daughter became interested in getting one a few years ago it seemed like a novel idea so we went and held some at a few pet shops. we were captivated by how they exist on a very different plain than we do. we eat a lot, drink a lot and move a lot, in contrast snakes have the most amazing ability to sit still and chill out. our BRB started out about as big around as a pencil, it would just slowly wind itself between my fingers. we spent what seemed like hours just holding it and observing it's fascinating movement. after a while, it was hard not to take on the zen mindset. Now that my son is 5, he too has become drawn to snakes and it really helps him learn the value of stillness.

My therapist recommended I get an animal as I have some brain dmg issues and I get very depressed. While I have only held ball python snakes and do not own them, I'm telling you, they make my day completely. They're so peaceful and cuddly and all around sweet noodle children. :) I would most definitely recommend them for therapy. They are very sweet and kind even if they are not always available for being poked and touched. They're really not as scary as some people say! And they are also very reliant on you, a good reason to live/stick around!