Is It Good To Take Your BP Out For A Walk ?

[Dracoluna]

To the OP, I believe it depends on the snake. There are some that won't care and others that will freak out. It all comes down to knowing your animals. Like everything else, snakes have their own personalities. If you see the animal getting stressed, figure out what's causing it and make a mental note. My pastave doesn't care about going outside though she's the higher strung of the two but my albino who travels, likes handling, etc. hates going out in the sunlight because it seems to bother her eyes. In late evening, she's all for it though. As long as you know your snake, you'll know the answer.

For those of you discussing the nature vs nurture side of things, I have hatched out over 200 babies from a single pair of corns. Both parents are tolerant, easygoing, and have been like that since hatchlings. The babies have all been treated the same and I've seen everything from passive pets to mean little throwbacks (I have one from last year if anyone wants a corn with attitude). Most babies tend towards the calmer personalities but there are those who stress or are aggressive. We can breed for it and give ourselves a better shot but there are no guarantees where personalities are concerned. Granted, some of the 'throwbacks' are able to be handled and will get used to it, but they are always more easily stressed. I've watched several of these babies grow up and one of the original throwbacks who's now about 9 y/o is still very defensive. Once picked up, he calms down but until then, the gloves stay on. He is with a family who takes him out and handles him regularly. They learn to an extent but they still have personalities which don't always change no matter what you try to do. Just my two cents from what I've seen over the years...