*Putting ur Ball Python Outside*

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Originally Posted by rmune0750

hey! i love rap music...lol

but ne way...i kno all my neighbors, theyre all nice ppl, they wouldnt care..

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To each their own. I listen to metal and industrial, but I keep it at a minimum. :P

I think mine would be cool with it, one side is for sale, the other people seem cool. Across the street is a cool family who'd probly like the snakes.

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Originally Posted by Grim91Z

I can see where problems like that arise. But what gets me is that people can play their damn rap music so loud windows and car panels start shaking, yet you take your innocent snake outside (god forbid it represents the devil somehow) and you're a criminal. I wish my dad still had is Diamondback, so if neighbors started complaining I'd sick him after them (lawsuits wouldn't be pretty).

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Yeah, I know what you mean about things like noise violations... I deal with them daily here, yet the police wont do anything... but dang, if someone called on me about my snakes..I'd be in hot water...

Dont feel bad though, I get sick of the rattling windows of my house from those that think it is cool to park outside my house late at night for someone who lives 2 houses down, with thier music (rap ofcourse) blairing..... besides to be honest, that bass actually makes me very irritated when I have to hear it outside my house for extended periods of time, the vibration through the house drives me crazy....... I can only imagine how my animals feel.

I moved away from all that, I used to live in a cruddy area but now live in a peaceful town (still L.A. County though).

The neighbor thing is just something to think about. People who don't know anything about and/or don't like reptiles can cause problems, for you and for herpers in your area by trying to pass stupid, uneducated laws. We should remember that we are not only pet owners/breeders of some really awesome animals but we need to be ambassadors for owning reptiles as pets. =)

Imma proud snake-owning American! Woohoo! :snake: :salute:

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Originally Posted by cassandra

The neighbor thing is just something to think about. People who don't know anything about and/or don't like reptiles can cause problems, for you and for herpers in your area by trying to pass stupid, uneducated laws. We should remember that we are not only pet owners/breeders of some really awesome animals but we need to be ambassadors for owning reptiles as pets. =)

Imma proud snake-owning American! Woohoo! :snake: :salute:

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PREACH! :rockon:

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Originally Posted by cassandra

The neighbor thing is just something to think about. People who don't know anything about and/or don't like reptiles can cause problems, for you and for herpers in your area by trying to pass stupid, uneducated laws. We should remember that we are not only pet owners/breeders of some really awesome animals but we need to be ambassadors for owning reptiles as pets. =)

Imma proud snake-owning American! Woohoo! :snake: :salute:

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I know that well. I lost out on a cheap, wonderfully located place to live because one of the roommates was uneducated. But you're right. We are ambassadors of the reptiles we love so much.

It's time ALL reptile owners were Proud Americans, and stopped acting like...*Inserts all sorts of inappropriate nouns.*

Just be responsible with your scalekids...That's all I can say.

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Originally Posted by Melicious

I know that well. I lost out on a cheap, wonderfully located place to live because one of the roommates was uneducated. But you're right. We are ambassadors of the reptiles we love so much.

It's time ALL reptile owners were Proud Americans, and stopped acting like...*Inserts all sorts of inappropriate nouns.*

Just be responsible with your scalekids...That's all I can say.

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o, believe me i will, my first BP died from an insane mite infestation...i felt so bad...i treated him for them but it was too late...:(

but the one i have now is in perfect health and is the best eater ever...the second i put the mouse in...BOOM...he grabs it and eats :)

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but the one i have now is in perfect health and is the best eater ever...the second i put the mouse in...BOOM...he grabs it and eats

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Good going, now you've jinxed it :P

scalekids...hehe. Thats awesome.

As to taking your bp out side, I take Paris out all the time, he's never gotten mites or any bugs, I just make sure he's clean before I put him back in his cage.

Or how about just "Skids"? Parrot people often call their parrots "Fids" (Feathered Kids)

I'd be more concerned w/the insecticides or fertilizers in ANY grass/lawn/field that I didn't control (or know of the care) personally. A lot of chemicals can be absorbed thru the skin, and the snake slithering on his belly would get quite a time of exposure. I'm sure washing (MAYBE a mild soap? or at least a loooooooong rinse w/clean water) would be okay, but I would be very diligent to keep an eye on him.


Besides, they're native to Africa and like the warmth...I don't think the heat outside is going to hurt for the amount of time he'll be outside moving around.

Enjoy!


R.