Snake in the grass

[tbowman]

There are retail establishments all across the united states.

Sure it may be that you haven't come across any issues yet, but you cannot say emphatically that nobody in your surrounding area will overreact to something as insignificant as you keeping reptiles. It DOES happen and people tend to underestimate the burden it can bring into your life.

I am in no way telling you not to take your snakes outside. I am just trying to make you aware that this sort of thing does happen everywhere and it can be extremely easy to avoid.

[scalrtn]

I don't do it, because I think it increases the chances of your snake picking up mites, along with the other reasons mentioned. When someone speaks of snakes "enjoying" things, I don't put a lot of stock in it, since they lack the capacity for facial expression. When they crawl around and periscope, they're probably just looking for a place to hide.

[distaff]

1softkiss has many videos with her snakes out on the grass.

Personally, I dislike operating out of fear. Not everyone has a yard that is visible to the neighbors anyway. Loose pit bulls and open drug dealing are more of a preoccupation where I live. If I lived in a senior retirement community, then yes, I would avoid putting snakes out in the yard.

[tbowman]

1softkiss has many videos with her snakes out on the grass

She also believes that bps are too lazy to shed their own skin. She does many things that most of us would find questionable. I would not take advice from her.

I will now directly respond to the original question.

No, your snake is not likely to suffer any health effects from crawling around in your yard. Snake mites are not crawling around all over the place waiting to attack snakes.

On the other hand, your snake will not be benefited in anyway by crawling around in the grass. They are a nocturnal and reclusive species that probably will not appreciate being pulled from their bed and being stuck out in the open yard.

The only one that will for sure get joy from the snake being in the yard is you.

In closing, fuss from neighbors is probably the highest risk and once again completely avoidable.

Maybe it's acceptable under certain circumstances, but if you live in suburbia, there is a good chance that someone may eventually cause problems for you.

Not operating out of fear. It's operating out of common sense and looking out for the best interest of all parties involved.

[lorrainesmom]

I didnt think about random people driving by causing a fuss, I have been mainly worried about immediate neighbor's reactions. You do have a point, there are hysterical people everywhere.