A leash for my snake (hear me out)

[m1lkhoney]

I have a friendly ball python that I purchased as a future emotional support animal. Basically he can go out in public with me if I have the appropriate paperwork (let's not get into that). I don't want the leash to take my snake for a walk (slither?), but to lend some legitimacy to his career as a service animal. That, and it would probably comfort people to have the "scary snake" look "under control", even though I'm carrying him.

Unsurprisingly, they don't really make leashes for snakes. Other reptiles yes, snakes no. Do you think this might work as a harness of sorts? And of course if he absolutely hates it I would never force him to wear it, but he's a pretty chill snake.



Am I insane?

[cron14]

If he's a service animal and having the leash on him makes you better and others more comfortable, I say go for it.

Edit: no you're not insane

[dustin860]

Ummmm


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[m1lkhoney]

yeah that's kind of the reaction I was expecting

[Fraido]

Makes sense if you think it will help ease any discomfort others may have. I don't really think a harness of any sorts would stay on, I could see how it wouldn't go past a certain point on the snake, but I feel like it would still slip off the way it came on, if you know what I'm talking about.

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[m1lkhoney]

Yes, I have some concerns about that. Luckily it's only $4... someone needs to invent this!

[danielwilu2525]

It's a good Idea as a comfort animal, I say go for it! It'll get a bunch of heads turning.

[m1lkhoney]

This, maybe?

[Fraido]

I feel as though a legitimate harness would look quite strange, the leg holes would mess it up a little and mess with the fit. Perhaps you could make something yourself? I've seen a photo or two of a ball python in a 'sweater'. Lol If you learn to knit or crochet, you could make a little tube sweater, the "bottom" would be a little wider and the "top" would be smaller so it doesn't slide too far down the snake.

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[m1lkhoney]

Oh yes, my friends are making him a variety of sweaters, too! OH. WHAT IF I PUT THE LEASH OVER THE SWEATER. The friction might keep it from sliding off.