Is anyone else anal with their snakes?

[Anatopism]

That's my main fear with people handling my colubrids. I could totally see some dbag getting bit by one of my colubrids and then just freaking out and drop them or throw them.

Most of our snakes are highly predictable and trustworthy.. but the one colubrid species I have, and also one of our smallest snakes, is precisely why I would not want anybody messing with my snakes without my knowledge. My female hognose is not aggressive, but very much opportunistic with feeding. If she smells rats on/near you or figures the end of your finger seems similar enough to be a rat pink, she will try to eat it. She moves kind of strangely anyway for those used to the balls or my carpet, and if you're not paying attention, she will open her mouth slowly, turn her head, and try to eat you.

I've seen her chew and chew on a meal before.. if somebody messed with my snakes without asking, and made the mistake of picking her up, I know hognose venom doesn't do much, but it's enough to cause problems with somebody not planning on their hang swelling up and turning purple for a day.

Then what do I do if their stupidity caused the snake to get hurt as a result?

[Mike41793]

That's not anal that's just disrespectful to touch peoples things especially messing with their pets when not home. Not to mention the needs and requirements that comes with herps compared to a dog or cat. I think everyone here would respond negatively to such disrespect. Even if they had herp knowledge or not. No one should go through your stuff ever and double when your not present.

I agree with this 100% Vexer. It would be like going into my room and touching any of my stuff...To the OP no thats not being anal at all. My brother is the only other one I trust to get my snakes out. Period. If Im home and someone asks me to see/hold them, then Im more than willing to because I think its important to educate people about them.

On another note I would compare this to if you were walking along the side walk and just went up and started petting someones dog. Even if the dog is friendly, asking the owner if you can pet it is always the right thing to do.

[zeion97]

This is why you need a Gaboon Viper in your collection. Maybe with a little sign that says "I love to be handled "

If you can't get a Gaboon Viper, then get a Eastern Diamondback.

[DooLittle]

I also wouldn't call that anal, that's just common courtesy and respect. You don't help yourself to things that aren't yours. No matter what is.

[Mike41793]

This is why you need a Gaboon Viper in your collection. Maybe with a little sign that says "I love to be handled "

If you can't get a Gaboon Viper, then get a Eastern Diamondback.

YES lol! Put a sticker on the tub that says "I love to be tickled"! lololol

[zeion97]

YES lol! Put a sticker on the tub that says "I love to be tickled"! lololol

EXACTLY! Then you're problem is solved!

Oh wait.. The OP asked if we were anal about them being touched.. Not how to prevent it... Oppps. lol.

Nice add btw dude!

[heathers*bps]

Chad and two of my friends are the only people I would trust to handle any of my snakes while I'm not around. My two friends have numerous snakes as well, so I know they know what they are doing. I think its extremely disrespectful and rude. KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY GOODIES!! lol

[cmack91]

to fix this, just buy an aggressive snake, tell her to reach righ tin, and hope she gets bit and learns her lesson (partially joking)

on a more serious note, lock the door, and make sure your the only one with a key

and yes, im the same way, if anyone even goes to look at my snakes, i follow and watch everything they do, if they go to get them out, i push them aside and do it myself, and i hold it for 4-5 minutes, while explaining the attitude and personality of the snake before handing it to them

haha, or you could put up a sign that says "if you touch, you get punched in the face" lol, that might make them think twice about reaching their hands in there

[Mft62485]

I don't have that problem, but I can see why you'd be mad. I'd rather someone not handle my snakes, get bit, and pull their hand away, ripping out a few teeth in the process.

[pigfat]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I mean, what if I had just fed them? One I JUST got and am leaving her be to get settled in. I'll get a nasty GTP and tell her it will kiss her, no more picking my snakes up! I told them to not handle them unless I tell them so.


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