Olive Oil

The lady I bought my ball python from gave me some "Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Great Value". She said that she just rubbed on the snake occasionally but never really said why. I haven't used it on her and wanted to know what it's for and if it's even necessary.

She said she would just take a tiny dab of it and cover the snake entirely.

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Originally Posted by JPost

The lady I bought my ball python from gave me some "Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Great Value". She said that she just rubbed on the snake occasionally but never really said why. I haven't used it on her and wanted to know what it's for and if it's even necessary.

She said she would just take a tiny dab of it and cover the snake entirely.

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No need. Save it for your italian bread.

I think thats an old-school practice done by people who kept snakes a long time ago in a galaxy far away did, like in the 70s. I'm sure guys like Adam, Vaughn, or Jamie are old enough to remember back to those days. ;)

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

I think thats an old-school practice done by people who kept snakes a long time ago in a galaxy far away did, like in the 70s. I'm sure guys like Adam, Vaughn, or Jamie are old enough to remember back to those days. ;)

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At least Adam and Vaughn are... :)

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Originally Posted by jglass38

At least Adam and Vaughn are... :)

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That's a DAGGER.

-adam

Actually I was a little worried where this thread was going to head when I read that title, but surprisingly it's stayed out of the gutter. :O *faint*

I'm guessing they must be trying to use it as a shed aid? Maybe? I agree with the others, ditch it. It's not necessary, and who wants olive oil all over their enclosure? bleh

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I'm guessing they must be trying to use it as a shed aid? Maybe? I agree with the others, ditch it. It's not necessary, and who wants olive oil all over their enclosure? bleh

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It's an old school scammer trick to make the snake "look better" ... nice, shiney, clean ... used a lot at shows and swap meets ... same thing as the kool aide trick.

-adam

kool aide trick? what's that? i wanna know wanna know wanna know LOL

perhaps she was using the olive oil as a mite protection/kill therapy???

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

It's an old school scammer trick to make the snake "look better" ... nice, shiney, clean ... used a lot at shows and swap meets ... same thing as the kool aide trick.

-adam

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You're showing your age old chap :P

cueball... that is the BEST avatar i've EVER seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!! That's my cat, his name is Jimmy. He lubs balls :D

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

cueball... that is the BEST avatar i've EVER seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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It scares ME! I'm going to have nightmares!

Jimmy likes you...meow :twisted:

Haha, Ive heard of it as actualy a shed aid!!! But id ditch it ,like staited above. Yes cue, you have a kickin avatar.

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

That's a DAGGER.

-adam

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The truth is so painful... :) ;)

esp for old guys... i know, i'm married to one :P

They actually sell a product called Benson and Son's snake oil and reptile polish...:giggle: i saw it on clearance one time at Concord pet for $1. i bought it and show it to people as a gag.

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Originally Posted by cueball

Thanks!! That's my cat, his name is Jimmy. He lubs balls :D

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:bow: i lub jimmy! :blossom:

Well that was interesting. Thanks for the help guys/gals.