Keep Snakes Away From Face ?

[lisa77]

Just got a new BP book. It states that balls shouldnt be allowed to go anywhere near eyes, mouth or nose.. but it doesnt explaine why ?

Is it because of our hot breath ?

Deebo loves climbing around my neck, getting amoungst my hair & face...will he bite me if I breath on him if he is hungry ?

Thanks guys

[engywook]

My guess is that they're just trying to play it safe, since BPs can carry Salmonella and your eyes/mouth/nose are basically the entry points to your body.

[Razaiel]

My boa loves to come up to my face - but I make sure my eyes are shut when she's near them as I've heard they can mistake moving eyeballs as food! Having said that she's not that big yet so when she is I may well revise this She's just exploring.

[lisa77]

True I didnt even think of that..to be honest its not a very good book.. It mentions feeding problems I will quote the paragraph..


"Occasionally, a snake refuses to feed for no apparent reason, or it will refuse because it has or has had a disease. You must treat the snake for its sickness before attempting to feed again"

How ridiculous is that > it mentions nothing about heat supply / Temps, set up, settling into a new home etc etc..

If I was a new BP owner & I had read this, when Deebo refused his first couple of meals with me..I would of panicked & rushed him right off to the vets.. it mentions nothing about the normal teething probs that can be sorted, in order for them to eat .. & then the next paragraph starts talking about Force feeds !

[Shaun J]

Which book is it?

[lisa77]

"tHE GUIDE TO OWNING A BALL PYTHON"

[Shelby]

Take a look at your avatar.. that's another good reason to keep snakes away from your face.

[lisa77]

HA HA HA well spotted !

[frankykeno]

One of our female BP's, Rionach, has this odd fascination with body orifices. She will constantly poke her snout into our ears, tongue flick up our noses and she lives for anyone wearing a short top so she can check out a belly button. Don't ask me why, she's always been like this LOL. For that reason Ri Ri is not allowed near mouths as I'm sure the silly thing would stick her head right on in to see what's in that place too!

She's a goofy snake LOL

[lisa77]

One of our female BP's, Rionach, has this odd fascination with body orifices. She will constantly poke her snout into our ears, tongue flick up our noses and she lives for anyone wearing a short top so she can check out a belly button. Don't ask me why, she's always been like this LOL. For that reason Ri Ri is not allowed near mouths as I'm sure the silly thing would stick her head right on in to see what's in that place too!

She's a goofy snake LOL

Yeah Deebo sounds the same, He heads for my head..frantically flicking his tongue..Im sure he actually likes his chin stroked..He always will get into the same position when im holding him..he rests his head on my finger tips, so I give his little chin a gentle stroke.. it doesnt bother him!