My first shock I guess about peoples' fear

[Mike41793]

Yes I'm saying i would apply it to all animals. In a park, sure, bring whatever you want. Thats a big open public place. In lowes, no, keep your animal home unless its a service animal. My visit to lowes shouldn't be negatively effected by someone else.

But in all honesty, forget about animals. Please don't bring your annoying kids to lowes. I'd rather turn the corner and see a horse in an aisle than a screaming kid.

[DooLittle]

I'd rather turn the corner and see a horse in an aisle than a screaming kid.

Wow, really? That's saying something...

[Mike41793]

Wow, really? That's saying something...

I hate people. A sub category of "people" is screaming kids.

[Herpenthusiast3]

Every day we encroach more and more upon the habitat of the animals we claim to love and when an animal is in the same vicinity as a person with a irrational phobia it is seen as a blasphemy. All These rules and regulations that keep people from being exposed to their phobias all the while pushing and breeding more misconceptions pertaining to those animals. People will tell you to set up an educational lecture but doesn't that reinforce the idea that the animal being presented is something out of the norm. And in our society anything that strays from the normal is looked upon with fear and misunderstanding. I used to be scared of tarantulas all the while not having any actual knowledge of the animal.<----- irrational right?
My New Years resolution was to tear down all irrational fears and phobias so at the beginning of the year I did my research and I purchased 3 tarantulas. since then I've learned quit a bit about tarantulas and I am now fascinated by them. We are all going to one day be the rulers of a very empty, unhealthy world if we can't find a way to clear some of these misconceptions pertaining to the animals and wildlife out there.

Ps. Said person in Lowes was encroaching on your snakes space.

[STjepkes]

Yes I'm saying i would apply it to all animals. In a park, sure, bring whatever you want. Thats a big open public place. In lowes, no, keep your animal home unless its a service animal. My visit to lowes shouldn't be negatively effected by someone else.

But in all honesty, forget about animals. Please don't bring your annoying kids to lowes. I'd rather turn the corner and see a horse in an aisle than a screaming kid.

I cannot describe with words how much I agree.

Just got back from California vacation with the girlfriend. Saw way too many kids, being way too disrespectful, in way too many places they didn't belong in the first place. I understand people don't always have an alternative, but you program your own children, you set the rules - keep them in line.

[arialmt]

The pursuit of happiness is a right, public safety, even psychological, is a responsibility. Consider a container of sorts for those kind of visits.

Could there be a pathogen or mite risk from other friendly customers if say they are sub par keepers?

[carlson]

My snakes don't enjoy car rides and public places so I don't feel the need to bring mine anywhere. An besides I have enough things going on making people look at me I don't feel the need to add something else that's only purpose is to bring attention to me.

[MorbidWolfess]

Simply put, try not to take your snake into stores. Its fun, yes. I take Salem everywhere, but whenever people get uncomfortable I remove him from view. I love to take him to pet stores, parks, et cetera. The people at our petsmart know him by name and all sorts of people ask me about him. I usually take him to friend's houses, pet stores, and to parks. However again when people show discomfort, I keep him close to me. Do not stop taking him out and socializing him, just don't let those anti-reptile people get to you. Just keep in mind where you take him, for example don't take him into a grocery store or a hardware store, not only is that dangerous but people will gather a negative attitude towards you. Above all else, don't let anyone talk down at you for having a snake. Snakes are beautiful, wonderful creatures, and closed-minded individuals like that ruin your day.

To be frank, I used to talk to my customers about my snake all the time. One person complained about me telling her little girl why pet snakes shouldn't be feared, and I got in trouble about it until a bunch of my coworkers saw me bringing Salem into the pet store and saw how nice he was.

It's really not about the snake, its about the people wanting attention.

[sho220]

X2

I was beyond irritated at how many snakes I saw at a medieval fair I went to. These things need specific care, and can be compromised by extended exposure to conditions outside these specifications.

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And I'll bet not a single one of those snakes suffered any problem other than a little temporary stress...bp's are not the delicate flowers so many people make them out to be...

[Alexiel03]

i dont really see too much of a problem with the OP bringing in his bp to where he works, i used to bring my snakes up to my old job (Taco Bell) but usually not inside the store, mainly because it was a place that delt with food, so i just stayed near the car in the parking lot so anyone who is afraid of them has a good distance if needed. alot of my co workers loved touching them and some held them. the people who didnt like them stayed inside but usually ended up taking a peek lol most people down here are terrified of snakes, probably because we have several venomous species here. but i usually always have a snake out when friends or family visit, and because of this my boyfriends mother and aunt both arent that scared of them anymore. my dad still dont like them very much though lol i always try educating people on my street about them if they ask. when i take out my burmese pythons (in the front yard only) the neighborhood kids are always watching from a distance and asking me questions which i am always happy to answer. i only let them come and see the burms if they go ask their parents and one accompanies them, just so there will be no trouble. Everyone on my street knows i keep snakes anyway lol now that i have another ball python, i cant wait till i can take her out and walk down the street with her. my burms are way to big to do that xD as soon as shes is all settled in for a while and stuff i will be taking her up to my petstore (petco) to show my friend that works there.

bottom line is if you take a snake into public, make sure theres lots of room, its not too crowded, and make sure its a place that doesn't deal with food.

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I cannot describe with words how much I agree.

Just got back from California vacation with the girlfriend. Saw way too many kids, being way too disrespectful, in way too many places they didn't belong in the first place. I understand people don't always have an alternative, but you program your own children, you set the rules - keep them in line.

X100!!! lol cant stand how kids are now a days...