BPs and dogs

Hey everyone I just got my new bp (1.0 pewter bee) and I was wondering how and if you should introduce your bp to your dog. I have a golden retriever that's on the smaller side.

Nope. They never should have to meet. Keep them separated.

Thought so, but just wanted to check. Thanks!

As fun as it seems it could end in a major disaster.

No reason to let species mix and a lot of risks to it. My three dogs never interact with my snakes, they aren't even allowed in the reptile room.

Most dogs will instinctively go after a snake, esp terriers. My Pit generally ignores my snakes when I am holding them, but I would never put any reptile on the floor in the same room with a dog or cat. All it takes is one bite from a dog, or pounce from a cat and you have a dead or seriously injured snake.

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Originally Posted by lorrainesmom

Most dogs will instinctively go after a snake, esp terriers. My Pit generally ignores my snakes when I am holding them, but I would never put any reptile on the floor in the same room with a dog or cat. All it takes is one bite from a dog, or pounce from a cat and you have a dead or seriously injured snake.

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Or an injured dog/cat. Even with my ball python being 1 year old, I think she would do a number on my cat.

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Hey everyone I just got my new bp (1.0 pewter bee) and I was wondering how and if you should introduce your bp to your dog. I have a golden retriever that's on the smaller side.

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I would strongly advise not to do so because it will just stress out your snake, especially if it's a young one.

Depends on the dog. My border collie loves the snakes and actually loves watching them eat. Was really cute, after she watched feeding day, I came out later to find her sitting on the porch with a dead rat...looking at me like "can we feed this to the snakes?"

I just make it clear that she has to stay a certain distance back and she can watch. She's a smart dog and good with the rules. I never really plan to have them interact, however, as that could be stressful for the snake.

My micro mini pin is terrified of ny yellowbelly het hypo girl. She is not afraid of any other of my snakes. Idk what it is about osirus that scares her so much, but the second i go near Osirus, Dede goes hiding. Lol.
But they dont mingle. Dede will follow me to watch what im doing but they dont mix or match physically. ^^

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I never let my chihuahua's near the snakes. If I'm holding a snake and they come up to me, I tell them "no!" and they go do their own thing and they've learned that snakes are something to avoid now. I've seen videos on YouTube of dogs with snakes draped on them, I've never seen the benefit of it. In my opinion, the snakes interacting with dogs aren't beneficial to them at all, so what's the point in going through the stress of trying to introduce them to each other and trying to get them comfortable with each other?

Besides, when my boa gets big enough, the dogs will practically be snake food... Don't want her around the dogs at that point. [emoji39]


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Originally Posted by ratchet

Besides, when my boa gets big enough, the dogs will practically be snake food... Don't want her around the dogs at that point. [emoji39]

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This. Any time my cats have gotten near me while I'm holding my snakes, the snakes rear their heads back as if startled. That was the only sign I needed years ago. Plus I don't want my snake confusing small furry creatures with food in the event of an escape. Not sure if it's possible to condition them that way, but I figure why risk it?

I don't let my dog near my snakes on purpose, but I don't care if he hangs out while I hold them. He knows they're "off limits" but I don't let them interact in the first place. Imo for the snake they'll tolerate the dog at best, or be stressed out at worst.