Can I take a BP outside?

What temperature is best for a BP to be outside? I live in good old Alberta, where it snows forever, and obviously, that's too cold. But in the summer, what's the best kind of temperature to take it outside? (I don't have a BP yet, but in one month!) Also, if I were to take it to a classroom and show little kids the snake, how long can I keep it out of its tank? And what should I transport it in?

Hello, I take my snakes outside when the weather is at least 70-75 and sunny - they seem to enjoy being outside - I hold them the whole time though.

The longest I would keep it out in the event that you are taking it to a classroom would be a couple hours - they do get stressed with too much activity.

When I take mine anywhere - I bought one of those little suede carriers that are actually made for a little chiwauwa (spelling) dog - it has zippered sides and a clear window - it works our really well. Really though, any container where they can breath and not escape would work.

Good luck with your new bp.

Yes, I take mine outside all the time. They need real sunlight every once and a while, plus they seem to enjoy it.

Well, they don't need real sunlight, since they are nocturnal.

I've been taking my bp outside about everyday lately. It's been really nice outside and sunny. He sits there and flicks that tongue about 50 miles an hour, taking in all the smells and sights.

Just be responsible.

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Originally Posted by L.West

Hello, I take my snakes outside when the weather is at least 70-75 and sunny - they seem to enjoy being outside - I hold them the whole time though.

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I hold mine all the time as well. I don't let him down as the grass is really crunchy and dry right now and don't wanna hurt his underbelly. We mainly walk around the backyard.

i had mine out today it was sunny and high 70-low 80. she loved it. played in the grass, sunned on the pick-nick table, scared the neighbors. we had a grand ol' time

The few times mine have been outside, they all seem to love it. I'm excited because in a couple days, we're moving...and I'll finally have a yard again! :) They can be out and about on nice warm days more often, lol!

I had to reply to this. On another forum I posted pics of my coastal carpet python & mentioned that he loves to go outside. I said I took pics of him in the grass, but he blended in too much to use those. Someone wrote me to stop taking my snakes outside as they read it is very dangerous. My snakes would acquire diseases from such encounters.

I still take them out occasionally & have never had any problems yet. It strikes me a little funny that if it were so dangerous, why do breeders often take pictures of theirs outside for the best lighting?! They would have the most to lose if it were a major concern.

As much as I'd like to take mine outside, I really don't feel like having all my neighbors be scared by the snake. There is a small little "Dog park" like 50 feet by 50 feet right outside. I don't need neighbors freaking out and screaming. Oh well, maybe one day.

I'm in Montreal, Quebec, so we don't always get weather that's warm enough, but when it's decent I bring him out for little walks. He seems to enjoy soaking up the sun from the safety of my hand, and he's actually going to cheer on my friend at her soccer finals tomorrow for a little while. He's been deemed their unofficial mascot (her team is called the Vipers) because even though he's not a viper, he's still a snake and everyone loves him.

As far as bringing your snake to a classroom, you're gonna want to make sure that you bring a small dark container to put the snake in if the kids start to get too excited, so that the snake doesn't freak out too much. Just be prepared to tell the kids that you have to put the snake back a little early, because that's quite possibly going to happen.

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Originally Posted by Mikkwa

I had to reply to this. On another forum I posted pics of my coastal carpet python & mentioned that he loves to go outside. I said I took pics of him in the grass, but he blended in too much to use those. Someone wrote me to stop taking my snakes outside as they read it is very dangerous. My snakes would acquire diseases from such encounters.

I still take them out occasionally & have never had any problems yet. It strikes me a little funny that if it were so dangerous, why do breeders often take pictures of theirs outside for the best lighting?! They would have the most to lose if it were a major concern.

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Some people believe that snakes should remain in their little bubble inside for their best health. It's sort of like the indoor/outdoor cat thing. Sure, there's a chance that they might get a disease or something from being on the grass, but those are very slim odds. It hardly ever happens and it seems like they like it anyways. I mean, what is an immune system for? Plus they spend all their lives in the wild on the ground and in plants, etc. You'd think that they could handle a bit of grass (as long as there are no chemicals in it, that's a different story)