You know you're a snake keeper when...

...you have to warn people about what's in your freezer [emoji3]

I thought I'd start a fun list of ways you know you keep snakes, things that might seem a bit odd to people outside the hobby.

What are some ways you know you're a snake keeper?

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When all your furniture (dressers & coffee tables+) are chosen because the measurements are compatible with the cages you have or plan to buy. ;)

When people think twice before asking you to a "pot-luck"....:D

When you save "nice branches" on your front porch instead of discarding them, and they're not kindling for your fireplace.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

When all your furniture (dressers & coffee tables+) are chosen because the measurements are compatible with the cages you have or plan to buy. ;)

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OMG yes!!! I found the PERFECT coffee table online for 4x2 cages, but I only ordered one and they don't make it anymore. :( I honestly wanted to cry.

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Originally Posted by WhompingWillow

OMG yes!!! I found the PERFECT coffee table online for 4x2 cages, but I only ordered one and they don't make it anymore. :( I honestly wanted to cry.

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I knew I wasn't the ONLY one- :rofl:

When you have stacks of tubs with mysterious tiny holes in them around your house. :O

When you have a mini freezer/fridge and guests ask if they can use it for their beer... you tell them not to.

When you have guests over at the same time you're defrosting food for the snakes, and you need to tell them not to go in that room... because there are dead rats on the table.

There were 75 gallon fish stands on clearance super cheap.
Brought it home for 50$. Had originally retailed for 190$

It perfectly fits my 2 exo-terras. One is the large wide and the other a small tall. ♡

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Originally Posted by Armiyana

There were 75 gallon fish stands on clearance super cheap.
Brought it home for 50$. Had originally retailed for 190$

It perfectly fits my 2 exo-terras. One is the large wide and the other a small tall. ♡

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:carrot: I love great deals!

When you leave dinner out without dessert to make sure you have enough time to defrost all the F/T prey to feed all your snakes before bedtime.

You know you're a snake keeper when... you have dreams that you're eating rats, and you wonder what rats taste like. :O :hungry:

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Originally Posted by DebbieDecker

You know you're a snake keeper when... you have dreams that you're eating rats, and you wonder what rats taste like. :O :hungry:

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What do you mean, "wonder?"

How do you tell if they are still safe/fresh for your snakes?

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Originally Posted by dakski

What do you mean, "wonder?"

How do you tell if they are still safe/fresh for your snakes?

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You got me there, shame on me for not taste testing the rats before giving them to Atom! :redface:

You buy generic brands at the supermarket so you have more money to spend on rodent food.

Instead of tinsel hanging from your Christmas tree you use snake skin sheds

When you have long discussions about big balls and nice racks and there is actually no sexual innuendo.

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Originally Posted by rlditmars

when you have long discussions about big balls and nice racks and there is actually no sexual innuendo.

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lol!

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Originally Posted by bagnew

Instead of tinsel hanging from your Christmas tree you use snake skin sheds

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Damn, You beat me to it. LOL.

When you go out in public and people ask to hold your Snake instead of saying HI.

when you talk about rubber, moons, and rainbows and it has none thing to do with the weather or even being outside.

When you plan your house temps to keep your snakes happy and your guests talk about how warm your place is and ask you how you keep it not dried out during the winter while using heat.


when people talk more about your snakes than your dogs.

You see a wild snake outdoors, your friend screams and grabs a knife, you smile and grab a camera and get real close for a great photo!

When you play "road-guard" and stop traffic for a rattlesnake in the road while she crosses safely to the other side.

And when you keep a hook in your car for just that rare & wonderful occasion. :snake:

And yes, when you keep your house-hold thermostat set for the comfort of your snakes year-round...a little warmer in summer
than anyone else you know. ;)

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

You see a wild snake outdoors, your friend screams and grabs a knife, you smile and grab a camera and get real close for a great photo!

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That drives me nuts. I was camping one time and we came across a WDB Rattler. Some dude that was with one of my friends grabbed a shovel and was gonna go handle it. He was surprised when I told him he'd have to go through me. I mean really guy? It's over 100 yards from camp and not bothering anybody. Just leave it be. Some peoples kids I swear.

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Originally Posted by Helonwheelz383

That drives me nuts. I was camping one time and we came across a WDB Rattler. Some dude that was with one of my friends grabbed a shovel and was gonna go handle it. He was surprised when I told him he'd have to go through me. I mean really guy? It's over 100 yards from camp and not bothering anybody. Just leave it be. Some peoples kids I swear.

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I was camping in Costa Rica and my husky spotted a Fer-de-lance. Not a big fan of hots but we respected it and went our own way and the snake his own way. They are important. Just don't be stupid and play with something you don't understand and avoid them if need be.

suddenly my grandparents decided maybe they don't want me to invite them over for dinner more often...

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Originally Posted by Skyrivers

I was camping in Costa Rica and my husky spotted a Fer-de-lance. Not a big fan of hots but we respected it and went our own way and the snake his own way. They are important. Just don't be stupid and play with something you don't understand and avoid them if need be.

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Exactly. All animals play their part. They are more scared of us and just want to be left alone. I think people tend to forget that we are on their turf and they should be respected as such. It's crazy. Here in Utah wealthy people like to build these crazy houses up in the woods and end up having issues with cougars or bobcats and pets being left outdoors. Then they kill the cat. What did you expect when you've got a meal chained up in the yard? Happens all the time. I guess they just want to live in the wilderness but without all that pesky wilderness.

You refresh 'What's New' on the BP.net website every ten minutes.

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Originally Posted by Helonwheelz383

Exactly. All animals play their part. They are more scared of us and just want to be left alone. I think people tend to forget that we are on their turf and they should be respected as such. It's crazy. Here in Utah wealthy people like to build these crazy houses up in the woods and end up having issues with cougars or bobcats and pets being left outdoors. Then they kill the cat. What did you expect when you've got a meal chained up in the yard? Happens all the time. I guess they just want to live in the wilderness but without all that pesky wilderness.

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Or people in Florida grumping about alligators. They were there first.

When you tell your husband we need another pup, and you're not talking about a dog.

When your 4-year-old has a bunch of stuffed animal snakes and tells his daycare friends and teachers that they are Dumeril's boas, titanoboas, corn snakes, and rat snakes. :)

When you find yourself asking Google whether snakes fart (and the search results direct you to this forum).

When spraying and killing a snake mite fills you with a perverse sense of glee.

When you can't tell your family the only thing that's actually on your Christmas list (coughPVCenclosurescough) because they wouldn't understand

When your son's third grade teacher had him inside a circle in class and he was explaining to all his classmates where his Ball Python was from, the name of the morph and how to care for your pet snake. :D

When the in-laws don't come to visit anymore!! ;) :gj:

You know you're a snake keeper when... u think sausage butts are cute.

If you send an unsolicited pic of your 12" pythin, it's not considered all that offensive. [emoji23][emoji23]

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Originally Posted by Helonwheelz383

Exactly. All animals play their part. They are more scared of us and just want to be left alone. I think people tend to forget that we are on their turf and they should be respected as such. It's crazy. Here in Utah wealthy people like to build these crazy houses up in the woods and end up having issues with cougars or bobcats and pets being left outdoors. Then they kill the cat. What did you expect when you've got a meal chained up in the yard? Happens all the time. I guess they just want to live in the wilderness but without all that pesky wilderness.

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I hate morons like that. Here we get city people that buy a house out in the mountains, and then are surprised by the bears, coyote, mice, snakes and other beasts in their backyard.
go back to the city!!!

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Originally Posted by WhompingWillow

When you can't tell your family the only thing that's actually on your Christmas list (coughPVCenclosurescough) because they wouldn't understand

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OMG, Yes! This is 100% me. Though I'd need the corresponding Herpstat and RHPs of course. ;)

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When you tell friends and family what you spent for your snake or enclosures.

your electric bill is astronomical, but all the plants in your house are plastic.

a cop walks into your house and runs out.

Great thread!

...you have 12" tweezers on hand, or you keep BBQ tongs in the livingroom.

...you shop in thrift stores for golf clubs but you don't play golf. (FYI, the shaft & handles make superb snake-hooks, w/ only modification to the head.)

...you have WAY more pillowcases than pillows or sheet sets...and you don't care if they match anything.

In addition to bbq tongs or hemastats, you might have a bbq spatula to reach the back of a 30” cage your arms are too short for. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

...you have WAY more pillowcases than pillows or sheet sets...and you don't care if they match anything.

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And only the pillowcases you sleep on have holes. :D

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Originally Posted by pretends2bnormal

OMG, Yes! This is 100% me. Though I'd need the corresponding Herpstat and RHPs of course. ;)

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Go big or go home - ask for the Herpstat 6 ;)

When you've memorized your local FedEx hub's address

When this kind of thought process makes sense: 1 becomes 2 becomes 6 becomes "OK I'm good now" becomes 14 :D

When you spend hours researching the finer points between substrates and still don't have the answers so you just keep trying different things

When quality reptile shows are one of the highlights of your year

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Originally Posted by dakski

What do you mean, "wonder?"

How do you tell if they are still safe/fresh for your snakes?

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OK then. I think I'll go and find a ant farm forum. Thanks everyone.

When you hear someone scream SNAKE at the horse barn and everybody runs in the opposite direction, while you run towards it !!! :rofl:

When a news article about a snake lacks proper identification of the animal, and despite your annoyance, you realize you are the only one present who cares.