Question about smoking

[strangefamous]

A friend and I got into an arguement the other night. He just got a BP and has been smoking at his desk right next to the tank that its in. I told him not to and he says it is harmless. Please tell me this is not ok so I can rub it in his face.

[Kaorte]

Well obviously it isn't GOOD for the animal. Its not even good for people!

I would just keep the smoke away from the animals. Do it in another room or move the animal to a smoke free room.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Its bad for any animal. Its been proven that excessive smoking and burning of candles is actually vey deadly to pet birds. As well as cooking in non-stick pans.

Knowing that. Would you want to risk it with a tiny little reptile? I wouldnt. I don't smoke in my house at all so none of my animals are exposed to it. I imagine many people do. When I did smoke in my house it was never near any animals. I also had a fan going and a window open since I myself can't stand the second hand smoke.

[2kdime]

Your friend sounds like a crackhead

[Buttons]

tell him he should quit or if he has to smoke do it outside. I'm sure his house probably reeks. ugh

[stevepoppers]

Bad for people, bad for any other animal. But, it's his snake and his choice, and sadly, neither you nor any of us can do anything about it.

[punkoldschool]

defo not good all my family are smokers but no1 smokes in the house apart from the kitchen

[Brunoheart]

I am also a smoker, but do not smoke in the house. I also will not handle my snake after smoking without washing my hands and using antibacterial gel. I have heard that the nicotine on your fingers can even been bad for them. Hope your friend reconsiders his smoking habits.

[iCandiBallPythons]

Could possibly run the risk of leading to an RI

[Angry J]

They only have one working lung as it is and their metabolism is way slower than ours. I hardly see how it can be harmless.