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My two corn snakes see almost 100 people at least 3 times a week!
Okay, before you all jump on me I teach high school biology and they reside in a rack in my prep room. I generally take them out for the kids to handle while they take notes. The snakes have great temperments and generally curl up on an arm or shoulder. The kids are great about giving everyone a turn who wants one and proper hygiene afterwards (got to love liquid hand sanitizer!). This year I have had a few students who declared themselves deathly afraid of snakes and now they not only touch them but one actually enjoys holding them. It's a great chance to educate my students that all animals must be respected and to learn about their habitat and behavior. Oddly enough, it is the girls who LOVE the snakes and really want me to bring in Breena my yearling BP...
The other great bonus is that no one stays late to chat on back-to-school night when I have a snake slither through my hands explaining the wonderful insights their children will gain about their natural world!
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Originally Posted by wendyhoo9
My two corn snakes see almost 100 people at least 3 times a week!
Okay, before you all jump on me I teach high school biology and they reside in a rack in my prep room. I generally take them out for the kids to handle while they take notes. The snakes have great temperments and generally curl up on an arm or shoulder. The kids are great about giving everyone a turn who wants one and proper hygiene afterwards (got to love liquid hand sanitizer!). This year I have had a few students who declared themselves deathly afraid touch the snakes and one actually enjoys holding them. It's a great chance to educate my students that all animals must be respected and to learn about their habitat and behavior. Oddly enough, it is the girls who LOVE the snakes and really want me to bring in Breena my yearling BP...
The other great bonus is that no one stays late to chat on back-to-school night when I have a snake slither through my hands explaining the wonderful insights their children will gain about their natural world!
You rock!!
Any word on the resubmission of my application? :D
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Jamie...There may be a chance for resubmittal around August 17th....:sunny:
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Jamie...There may be a chance for resubmittal around August 17th....:sunny:
WICKED!!! I'm counting the days! :eek:
Re: Goin out with your Snake
I will frequently take may JCP and BP outside when the weather permits. I've never had anyone run from me, or even avoid me. I've never encountered anyone who absolutely hates snakes, but I have had people steer clear of my little weener dog. Most people will approach and ask a million questions. parents watch there kids approach me all the time and don't seem to care. Maybe I just live someplace where people are generally more open minded. As long as the snakes needs are still met, I don't see a problem with taking it out in public and, by the way the snakes act, I don't think they have a problem with it either.
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Originally Posted by elevatethis
Wow!
Not sure what you are refering to, the not going in the cage or the "jungle-gym"? Anyway, heres the "jungle-gym" in action.
http://redtailboa.net/pp/data/3223/6-18-06-1.JPG
This northern girl is almost 6'.
Craig
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Not sure what you are refering to, the not going in the cage or the "jungle-gym"? Anyway, heres the "jungle-gym" in action.
This northern girl is almost 6'.
Craig
WOW! :eek: What a GORGEOUS girl!!!!
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WOW! :eek: What a GORGEOUS girl!!!!
Thanks! You aught to check out the "Tree Boa" forum here.;) There are other interesting snakes besides BPs.;)
Craig
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That jungle gym is awesome..you should sell them!! That snake is beautiful...hows her temperment?
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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound
I disagree. Seeing a snake up close being harmless is a good way to get people to realize that they are cool animals. I never approach someone that doesn't want to see the snake, I don't chase people with him. But I usually get a few people who approach to say "I don't like snakes... can I touch it? It's really cool looking up close.." And most of them go away at least thinking "Not so bad". Educating the public that snakes are not evil attacking monsters is a good thing.
That said, if you just want to scare people becuase you think that's cool or funny, then that's just wrong, stay home and quit causeing problems.
I've had GREAT responses mostly. A few people insist that my 4 foot ball python is a murdering monster, and invariably at least two bystanders laugh outright at them.
As long as you can keep it safe, and warm enough, I never saw any issue with it.
Wolfy
Good post, I'm with ya on that! Whenever I take my snakes out... I try not to necesarily flaunt them or run around with them on my neck if I dont' have to... Usually it's to go show a friend or something but... The last thing i want to do is purposely flaunt an animal around when I know that some people actually do have real life phobias of them that they can't control. I usually get either the ugly looks or people that want to walk up and get a closer look. Either way it is a great feeling to have when someone starts off scared and walks away happy they got to learn something differen't and maybe even wanting to in the future take part in the wonderful hobby.
