just wonderin

[Brandon.O]

hey guys. i know everybody on here who keeps large snakes as pets does it properly (hopefully) but do any of u ever get scared that an accident will happen ? i read some scary stories about big snakes killing thier owners.

[JLC]

I'll be the first to tell you that you don't own a giant python without having a lot of experience and know-how...and back-up keepers to help take care of it. However, that being said, no matter how scary the stories are...they are rare. And in every single instance, the owner was at fault due to their own negligence. They either neglected the snake, or neglected their basic safety procedures...or both. I can't remember the exact numbers right off, but I've got it documented somewhere: In the last 30 years, there have only been about seven cases of death by giant constrictor in North America.

If I had a giant snake, I would not be afraid of it. But neither would I ever neglect either the animal or very strict safety procedures.

[Brandon.O]

im not scared of big snakes either, i think they are the coolest, but i will prolly never own one mainly becuase of the size and my mom who is already kinda scared of my ball and plus i am not ready for all the responsibilities that come with it.