HELP! Is menthol harmful to snakes?

[kc261]

OK, here is the deal. The 6 yr old decided to paint her room with vicks nasal rub or bengay or a similar product that smells of menthol. I can't find what she was using, she isn't talking, but it probably doesn't matter. The entire house reeks of the stuff. Yuk. 6 yr olds are supposed to know better aren't they!

Anyway, my big concern is if this could hurt the snakes. Do I need to find emergency quarters for them until it can air out? I've already got all the windows open. Thank heavens the weather outside is nice.

[Jyson]

I wouldnt think so, I mean as long as it didnt come into direct contact then they should be fine. But then again not completely sure.

[kc261]

I called Dr. Stahl's office and the receptionist had no idea so she asked Dr. Stahl personally. His response was along the lines of "thank heavens you don't have birds, but snakes should be ok". He recommended to move them out of that room if they were in it (they aren't, weren't, and never will be in the 6 yr olds room...), and air the house out as much as possible, which is already happening.

[Holbeird]

Good idea on calling the doc, good luck getting the place aired out!

[Kristy]

NIce call on talking to the Doc!

They should be ok. At least you don't have my black lab in your house lol. He absolutely hates the smell of anything like that, especially Ben gay. A few months ago I had gone to use some on my hands ( 24 and have arthritis go figure) and some dropped on the floor, before I could even tell him no he was on it. Licked it right up. He was ok, but his facial expressions were priceless.. of course after I had my heart attack

Needless to say, he even sees the bottle and he starts wrinkling his nose up and backing away slowly.