Squeezing doesn't mean affection?

[DLena]

We ladies are more touchy-feely, give a hug, than you manly men! Chuckle. My dogs have mannerisms that melt my heart. So do my snakes, so I love them. That means learning all about them.
I brought them into my house, so it's up to me to do right by them.
Putting a snake up against your mouth and lips is just asking for it. If that snake bit her, she'd be mocked and possibly disfigured, the snake could be severely hurt or killed, and our hobby would, once again, be cast in a negative light.
And all the snake did was either protect itself or think it was being fed in a new and interesting manner.
ijdk sometimes...

[Zincubus]

We ladies are more touchy-feely, give a hug, than you manly men! Chuckle. My dogs have mannerisms that melt my heart. So do my snakes, so I love them. That means learning all about them.
I brought them into my house, so it's up to me to do right by them.
Putting a snake up against your mouth and lips is just asking for it. If that snake bit her, she'd be mocked and possibly disfigured, the snake could be severely hurt or killed, and our hobby would, once again, be cast in a negative light.
And all the snake did was either protect itself or think it was being fed in a new and interesting manner.
ijdk sometimes...

I agree about keeping ALL snakes away from faces ( everybody's face ) ..

I frequent a few snake forums and one guy told us about his shock when his pride and joy bit him in the eyeball !!!

I know he was worried about losing the sight or part sight in the eye . ... I'm not sure how it all turned out and the forum in question suddenly disappeared offline a few months ago due to a server issue .


I know he accepted that it was his fault , of course ..

[Craiga 01453]

Hmmmm....that was an odd read to say the least...different strokes for different folks, I guess. As long as the animal doesn't suffer I'm cool with it, from a distance. It's unfortunate though, that people are willing to bring ANY animal into their care without at the VERY least a BASIC knowledge of the animals needs, demeanor and mannerisms. These people seem to be the ones who have false expectations. Then when their snake doesn't get excited and play up against the glass when they see their human, or hides all day, or doesn't give kisses and play fetch, then the animal suffers. The owner will likely get bored and the husbandry suffers, then just simple maintenance becomes a "burden" because the human wasn't educated and brought the animal home anyway, and now since they aren't getting what they wanted or expected, the animal suffers. There are only a few options from there, and re-homing is likely the best chance the animal has to live a long, healthy life.

[CALM Pythons]

Hmmmm....that was an odd read to say the least...different strokes for different folks, I guess. As long as the animal doesn't suffer I'm cool with it, from a distance.

"Different strokes for different folks" : Interesting concept considering all the "Humping Snakes"
Lmbo.

[Craiga 01453]

"Different strokes for different folks" : Interesting concept considering all the "Humping Snakes"
Lmbo.

HAHAHAHAHHAHA!! Maybe I should've worded that differently considering the serpent libidos running rampant!!!!
Well played Mr Sully!!

[Lizardlicks]

Sorry, I'm dirty, furry but even I get grossed out when people start associating actual animals with human sexuality. No. No your snake is not "humping' you to show affection. Not even your dog humps you to show affection, he does it because he's a pent up ball of hormonal frustration, just get the poor guy neutered already, jeez.

[zina10]

What some snakes do is some kind of "bucking". They stiffen up and push something away in a swift motion. Almost "jump" like.

Males will combat that way, but snakes will also do it when you pick them up and they want to be left alone.

I have visions of people stroking and massaging their poor snake while they, in desperation, try to "buck" the offender off, and the keeper gets all excited thinking the snake "likes it" and is humping them...

OMG, it is really difficult to write ANY of this without it sounding dirty in some way. I can see you all sitting there, snickering


edited for the truly dirty minded: their snake, as in their PET snake, the animal kind..

[JodanOrNoDan]

What some snakes do is some kind of "bucking". They stiffen up and push something away in a swift motion. Almost "jump" like.

Males will combat that way, but snakes will also do it when you pick them up and they want to be left alone.

I have visions of people stroking and massaging their poor snake while they, in desperation, try to "buck" the offender off, and the keeper gets all excited thinking the snake "likes it" and is humping them...

OMG, it is really difficult to write ANY of this without it sounding dirty in some way. I can see you all sitting there, snickering


edited for the truly dirty minded: their snake, as in their PET snake, the animal kind..

LOL. I don't think there is a single thing that my mind can not turn into something it is not. Back when I used to feed live some of my females would "buck" the rat into the corner and pin it before taking a bite. I think they may have dominance issues.

[zina10]

I much prefer the term "bucking" over "humping". Esp. when it comes to snakes, LOL.

This whole thread (esp. the one in the link) is just to much, LOL.

[Craiga 01453]

I much prefer the term "bucking" over "humping". Esp. when it comes to snakes, LOL.

This whole thread (esp. the one in the link) is just to much, LOL.

Hahahaha, I agree Zina. "bucking" sounds much better. My King will "buck" occasionally when I reach in to grab him. I just give him some time and space those days, but maybe I've been misreading his messages and that's him wanting to show his affection!! (wink wink!!)