Taking your BP out in public

I don't think I'd ever take mine out in public, to be honest. I'd rather not have people freaking out and running. I've only taken her outside once. The other day I got curious about what she looked like in natural sunlight. I took her out for a couple minutes, since it was actually starting to get warm outside. Found out she's A LOT brighter than she appears indoors in our lighting. I was amazed! haha I thought she was gorgeous indoors, but after that I was just like "Wow! Baby girl, you are BEAUTIFUL!" and gave her a little hand hug. :P Yeah, I talk to my snake. Don't judge. :cool:

Bieber did own that snake and auctioned it for charity. It was then donated to a zoo.

I personally do not take my snakes out in public but certainly do not care if someone else does. I don't care if they want the attention for themselves or just like taking their snake with them like so many people take their other fury pets.

I think worrying about how others feel at a certain point becomes ridiculous. The world is constantly adding to the list of what is politically correct. We have to worry about a persons feeling about to many things that does nothing to ever effect them directly in any way. How seeing a snake around a persons neck can bring fear or some other emotion to such a degree that the owner is in the wrong for having a pet in public is not the owners fault.

Sure bringing a dangerous pet out or invading peoples personal space with any animal is wrong. But if the pet owner is responsible they should be able to take their snake where they want.

If I wanted to carry a snake around I would like to have the right just like I enjoy taking my dog with me to certain places. But it seems no matter where I go someone will not like her size or look. Even at the dog park:O. Just because my choice of pet is a big wrinkly, snoring, drooling, monster she is given dirty looks and I have even had people take their dog and leave. She plays well with other but people get scared and act like I should not be there.

Just because they have a fear of my dogs "look" does not mean I should not be able to visit a dog park, beach, or dog friendly place. I think this should also go for snakes and all pets for that matter.

When do other peoples feelings and life choices mean more than mine?

If you want to take your snake out, go for it! I've taken Salem out quite often, he's a wonderful snake that is super friendly with people, and hardly headshy. A lot of people come up to me and ask about him, want to interact with him, and overall just love to see him when I take him to the park. I do agree, do not take them in enclosed spaces such as grocery stores or busses and stuff, but feel free to expose him to the outside world. Socializing animals is a great way to educate the public and make the animals more friendly overall, though it will cause some stress at first. Remember the signs that your animal is stressing out, and as long as he doesn't exhibit any signs I'd say you're good to go.

Just keep in mind that there are people who are undeniably afraid of snakes and will threaten them or you about it, don't be alarmed and don't give them the satisfaction of knowing they brought you down. Allow people to come to you, and keep it only visible enough that he's not cramped, but that people don't see him and get spooked.

ALWAYS be mindful of your surroundings. NEVER take your snake into a forested or wooded area. My friend had his corn snake snatched up by a bird of some sort and he didn't even look away for a second. NEVER let your animal roam, it's too easy to get distracted and something happens. Keep your hands on him at all times, remember there is no leash for snakes! Well.. that's an interesting idea. -To the inventing table!-