Taking your BP out in public

[carlson]

I don't bring my snakes to public places, I have a decent sized back yard if I want to get outside shots but then the fact of everyone around me lets their cats and dogs run lose so I normally don't even like doing that. Far as draping a snake on me and going shopping no I never would and don't see a point in it the only thing your accomplishing by shopping with a snake is telling everyone in the store how much attention you want without saying a word. Shopping with a snake isn't gonna generate the magically wonderfully positive reaction that is thought off, sad fact is many are either scared of or just don't like snakes. I can how ever understand taking a snake somewhere for educational reasons, since at times like those the snakes are normally transported in least stressful way and their not flashed around like the latest piece of Swag (idk if that's spelt right)

[MisterKyte]

Carlson, the mention of "swag" brings to mind the time Justin Bieber/Beiber (???) brought his pet Albino Boa with him to some award ceremony. Now that is obnoxious and frivolous and poorly thought out in one of its purest forms.

[Skiploder]

My question is why would you want to? If you really need all the attention try walking around without pants on.

[carlson]

Carlson, the mention of "swag" brings to mind the time Justin Bieber/Beiber (???) brought his pet Albino Boa with him to some award ceremony. Now that is obnoxious and frivolous and poorly thought out in one of its purest forms.

The wonderful celebs and their use of snakes as an accessory. Like I said all it does is scream look at me! If you feel like your not getting enough attention from people then you get your swag on right? To me it comes down too does my snake enjoy being out in public, doesn't seem like it. An it's not the good shining beacon of great ownership people tend it too be even if they do it to try and show the world snakes are great.

[Michelle1221]

No and don't plan too. From what I have heard of mites hitchhiking from shows and sick animals why take the risk to one of mine. After all its a animal how it behaves in one environment does not mean it will act the same in another again not worth the risk.

[Mr Oni]

I brought mine to my sons birthday party at a nature perserve.
We paid a turtle rescue lady to bring in some turtles and tell them abit but after 10 minutes a bunch of little kids got bored of them.
The nature center had a normal cornsnake as their mascot so i thought i could bring something with some color.
The kids loved him, especially the little girls.
Even got some dads asking a million questions and 1 dad seemed like he would be into getting one.
My BP was the sweetest guy that day, didn't ball up or freak out, hiss or anything a real trooper for being a little guy.

[TessadasExotics]

Nothing wrong with taking any reptiles out in public IMO. Unless it is illegal in your area. If you want to then do it. Don't listen to anyone on here who tells you otherwise. It is your decision to make, not anyone else’s.

[BranceM]

Carlson, the mention of "swag" brings to mind the time Justin Bieber/Beiber (???) brought his pet Albino Boa with him to some award ceremony.

I seriously doubt that snake was actually his. I bet he borrowed it from Brittany Spears.

[CRAZY]

I sometimes wrap mine around my neck while I take my dog for a walk, or my friend will carry him or something to that effect. A little bit of sun helps anyways.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Bad idea.. Unless its prearranged thing at a show/expo/pet store. There are far too many people out there with a fear of snakes who would love to just call the cops on you.

I take mine into the yard occasionally (back yard) in the summer but my neighbors are all snake tolerant with me. I'm actually worried that one of the houses next door is in foreclosure. I will be talking to any agents I see there about telling any new prospects looking to buy that I have reptiles, and myself and neighbors all have barking dogs. There are about 7-8 dogs on my block alone.

I'd never risk the problems that can come about by taking my snake off my property unless its to a vet.

I did however, take my bearded dragon to a friends house once. He was harnessed and sat on my shoulder for the ride. They are a little less intimidating but I still wouldn't take him into any business. If people can't legally take other pets into most stores or restaurants unless its an actual service animal, what makes reptiles the exception??