Is it safe to allow a ball python to wrap around your neck? Rest on your shoulders?

[pavlovk1025]

A ball python is not going to be able to strangle you to death, but you shouldn't really make a habit of putting snakes around your neck. there are some snakes that can easily strangle a full grown adult human so it is better to just not do it at all.

I disagree, a ball python can full well strangle you to death. Scroll down for pics of a ball python's constricting power.

A single human will almost always be stronger then a full grown ball python.

Also, ball pythons aren't really the type of snake to kill out of fear. There is not one known death caused by a ball python.

And no, I wasnt strong enough to unwrap her, and Im a big guy. She tucked her tail, and went into strike mode and was so tightened up that i had no shot, couldnt even get a hand in there. Took her 10 minutes to ease up. By that time I couldnt feel my hand, and it stayed numb for about another hour.

Kill mode. Shes only about 1300 grams here, but solid muscle. I only have pics because I thought it was incredible that she wanted me to die so bad. Reason for the anger: I gave her a pill.



Notice the difference in color between my arm and my hand. It went to purple shortly after that.





DONT DO IT...or if you do be aware of the snake at all times. If it's around your neck like a scarf hanging down, youre fine, but dont let it wrap around your neck. Thats when problems can occur. Ive had one tighten up for warmth but it was tight enough that I god red in the face. Unwrapped that one real quick.
Ball pythons can choke you out. Thats just the truth to it. Well the bigger ones anyway (900+ grams)