Quote Originally Posted by mycrimsonromance View Post
I'm new to this forum and have a question. My mother owns a residential care for the elderly and she said I couldn't have my snake because it's against regulations for her to have a snake. I've been looking through the internet and I don't see any pet type regulations. anyways, does anyone know if it's all right or not to keep a python in a situation that your home is a business to take care of elders and they think that snakes post a problem regarding safety...?


thank you!!!
The main problem is going to be the weakened immune systems of the elderly. It is generally said that you dont want to keep an animal that can carry salmonella around infants and elderly. I dont know about this as I do not live with either but if/when I do have an infant, I will still keep the snake, but sanitation and hand washing efforts will be tripled and the snake would be moved to a more isolated room of the house.