Hiding my ball python in a dorm?

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Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1

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i don't want someone's actions at one school to affect my ability to own snakes.

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I can assure you one ball python in a dorm is not something that's going to affect your ability to own snakes. There are much more pressing matters that you should be worried about.

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Originally Posted by kat_black181

The guy is probably gonna do what he's gonna do anyway. Maybe it's not right to encourage it. I'll give you that. But, if he's going to do it anyway, I'd rather not put an effort into flaming him.

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I agree but It's what he does.

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Originally Posted by zach_24_90

Man come on get over yourself already your "i can do no wrong" attitude is getting really old. We don't need you policing the forums we have already established that. Your not an admin, your not a mod. I never said "do this" I simply said what I did.

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I can look you in the eye and say it, my "word" is the moral I live by.

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Originally Posted by kat_black181

The guy is probably gonna do what he's gonna do anyway. Maybe it's not right to encourage it. I'll give you that. But, if he's going to do it anyway, I'd rather not put an effort into flaming him.

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Originally Posted by zach_24_90

I can assure you one ball python in a dorm is not something that's going to affect your ability to own snakes. There are much more pressing matters that you should be worried about.

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Its about doing what is right!! Your actions or lack there of can throw a bad light on the reptile community. Just because you do something STUPID, then everyone thinks that all people with reptiles will do the same....................... Then guess what??? Talks of a ban.
So in the long run, way off in the future....... Thank you for being immature enough to follow rules that are set in place for a reason and screwing your children/grandchildren.
Just my thought.
Look at what is going on with gun control thanks to one or two stupid people.

hylain, Please don't. Enough people are already freaked out about reptiles. Someone will talk, you can count on it. When the word gets out and starts going around that you hid a snake in the dorm, people will freak. It may or may not hit the news, probably won't. But, one thing is for certain - it will reinforce fears in those who have fears and will reinforce the stereotypical view of reptile owners as irresponsible. Wouldn't it be better to do something to breakdown those fears and stereotypes? You're smart, you're going to college. Think it through. Use your brain, not your heart.

As for the rest of the thread, it seems there is some type of unresolved issue causing a lot of resentment. I don't know where it is coming from, but it sure is getting ugly.

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

I can look you in the eye and say it, my "word" is the moral I live by.

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If I talked to an admin like that kid, I'd get banned. :p

As for the OP, you may not have to live on campus. You may be able to find a pet friendly four bed for less than 400 for your room. It would be cramped, but I've done it.


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No one is freaking out on you, but the reputation of our community and our rights to keep our snakes is on the line when anyone makes an irresponsible choice. The world doesn't understand what we do and the animals we love and that is something we all have to accept. The point of my posts to you were to really get you thinking about the nitty gritty of keeping your snake with you. Freaking out doesn't accomplish anything. I encourage you to read my second post, as I explain how detrimental it was to my social life and my ability to study. I had to move out in the last few weeks of my senior year out of fear for my snakes' safety. All because of a roommate who whole heartedly agreed to having them in our place. You can't trust anyone. I can't tell you what immense stress this caused on top of classes that were already killing me. As I said, it obliterated friendships. And I took every caution imaginable to ensure the safety of my animals and cover my own butt. You don't need that in your life.

I promise you, it's not worth the stress. Think long and hard about this and understand that it's not in the best interest of your snake to have his life on the line every day if someone were to find out. If it's that important to you to have him with you (and believe me, I understand that), then do yourself and your snake a huge favor and look into off campus housing.

We are all just a little on edge lately because of the recent bad media attention, so be aware that our community is under fire and fighting for our rights.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

BTW, you can't really hide a living animal. But you could give it a try. It is college, though. It's not like they go on anti pet patrols. I think.

So, I'm in college right now- don't bring your snake into the dorm. It's not worth the stress. And it's not even hiding it. I have my own room, so it's pretty easy to control temperature and not have scents/hookah/smoke in my room. I don't even want to think about trying to convince a roommate 'no, dangit, you can't have scents in here because I have an animal that you didn't even want'.

And I know with my college it is much, much, much cheaper to live off campus. I had my own, dorm sized studio that less then a mile off campus for 475 per month. Where I live now is much bigger, closer, and it's about 375 a month, and I have a big room and Tali and occasionally my dog. The cheapest dorms are about 800-900 a month. It wasn't worth it for me tbh. I'm also an older student and a bit grouchy :) didn't want to deal with a bunch of 19-20yr olds 24/7. Or have to hide my alcohol.