Walking

Do you take your snakes out for a little fresh air? I frequently did this summer and am planning on doing a "last of the season" with my boa.
Now, I usually use the courtyard, but my boa is much bigger than my others and may go onto the cement. Should I take her somewhere grassier? There are plenty of spots around.
Also is 70F too cold. I think it's pushing it, but I think this girl deserves some natural stimulation

It's a bit cool, but not too cold, so long as she isn't out there for too long. As far as going on the cement vs the grass, I don't think it matters.

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles

It's a bit cool, but not too cold, so long as she isn't out there for too long. As far as going on the cement vs the grass, I don't think it matters.

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I wasn't planning for too long. There's a pretty calm patch of grass near. Maybe 20 minutes top for the session.
I also had ulterior motives for wanting good outdoorsy photos. :P

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Originally Posted by Jessimica

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

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Well maybe not natural stimulation, but just some sun and not having my cat come and try to be nosey

I take all my snakes out and about with me. I hand my redtail around my neck to go on walks. My ball pythons are present with me when out to the gardening section of Lowes and Home Depot. Of course i take them to pet stores too.

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Originally Posted by Spike89

I take all my snakes out and about with me. I hand my redtail around my neck to go on walks. My ball pythons are present with me when out to the gardening section of Lowes and Home Depot. Of course i take them to pet stores too.

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I'm glad I'm not the only weirdo that takes their snake to the liquor store haha

Walks with your snakes are the greatest! Love the looks people give, ha! (:

It's amazing how people react. They usually jump back then gather in to check them out.

The people who are all like, "OH MAH GAWDD! Is that a REAL snake!?!!"
.. They make me laugh. HA.

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Originally Posted by Jessimica

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

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Your snake is not going to get mites just being in the grass. Mites must be specific to reptiles to affect your snakes and cannot live off a host for very long, so you aren't just going to find them laying about in the grass. Ticks are also very unlikely, as you'd be able to find one long before it ever attached itself to the snake. I have had snakes for 8 years and I take them all out and let them crawl in the grass (excluding the garter because he's too flighty) and I have yet to see a single mite or tick on any of them.

I also do not take my snakes out below 75F, and below 80F there must be a decent amount of sun (no overcast days) and little to no wind.

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Originally Posted by CloudtheBoa

Your snake is not going to get mites just being in the grass. Mites must be specific to reptiles to affect your snakes and cannot live off a host for very long, so you aren't just going to find them laying about in the grass. Ticks are also very unlikely, as you'd be able to find one long before it ever attached itself to the snake. I have had snakes for 8 years and I take them all out and let them crawl in the grass (excluding the garter because he's too flighty) and I have yet to see a single mite or tick on any of them.

I also do not take my snakes out below 75F, and below 80F there must be a decent amount of sun (no overcast days) and little to no wind.

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Thanks, I didn't know that about mites or ticks :)

I would think going onto the cement would be better because its probably warmer