A plethora of random questions

[spellbound04]

I didnt want to make individual posts for all of these and clutter up the forum so I'm just posting all the random questions I've thought of recently about bps, pls answer what you can, some I'm just curious some are husbandry based, some are just....idek

1) do snakes like being pet/cuddled like cats or dogs? How do you tell?
2) additionally, do snakes like being played with (ie taken out of their tanks and allowed to roam a bit and picked up and stuff?
3) what could happen to a snake if they get too cold? I under stand too hot/humid, but if they're just chilly or something?
4) what if the hot and cool sides of a tank switched? Would the snake be able to tell which is the new warm/cold side?
5) how clean are snakes/do they "bathe"? I've seen people with their snakes up near they face and stuff and it seems unsanitary to me... Idk not saying snakes are "gross" or "dirty" just maybe not to be going on faces and on kitchen tables or in clothes and stuff
6) in this same grain, sometimes when I hold my snake or let him kinda climb around on my arms and legs and stuff but then I'll get like an itch (? I guess) where he brushed up against me and I can't tell if its psychosomatic or if I'm allergic to him (lol not really but still)
Anyways, thank in advance! Even if you don't know the answer/there isn't really an answer (I know some of these questions are stupid) I'd still love to hear peoples theories or start a discussion

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[tttaylorrr]

1) no, they just tolerate it. eventually they'll be like "NO MAS" and want to slither away.

2) no, they just tolerate it. however, this one depends on the individual. some like to explore a few times a week.

3) they slow down and become lethargic. they handle colder temps much better than hotter temps. however, too cold of temps combined with high humidity can cause an RI.

4) yes, they will know and switch.

5) they're as clean as you keep them. this is why daily checks and spot cleaning are mandatory. snakes do carry small amounts of salmonella, which really only affect the elderly/infants and people with compromised immune systems.

6) you might be reacting to the traces of salmonella or your husbandry might not be the cleanest. if you have a history of immune system problems that might be why you feel a reaction.

the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

[spellbound04]

Wow! That was so much more info than I was expecting! Thank you so much! I had no idea about the salmonella thing thats really interesting. I don't have a compromised immune system but I do have sensitive skin, that's something I'll look into more for curiosity sake. Lol "NO MAS" . I had no idea about the RI thing I thought it was only for hot AND humidity, I'll make sure to monitor closely for lower temps as much as for higher ones. Thank you again, I love how everyone on these forums are so knowledagbe and willing to share. Have a great day!

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[tttaylorrr]

Wow! That was so much more info than I was expecting! Thank you so much! I had no idea about the salmonella thing thats really interesting. I don't have a compromised immune system but I do have sensitive skin, that's something I'll look into more for curiosity sake. Lol "NO MAS" . I had no idea about the RI thing I thought it was only for hot AND humidity, I'll make sure to monitor closely for lower temps as much as for higher ones. Thank you again, I love how everyone on these forums are so knowledagbe and willing to share. Have a great day!

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you have a good day, too. glad to offer some insight.

[Craiga 01453]

I was going to reply, but instead, I'll just say...

what tttaylorrr said.

She nailed it.

[Zincubus]

1) no, they just tolerate it. eventually they'll be like "NO MAS" and want to slither away.

2) no, they just tolerate it. however, this one depends on the individual. some like to explore a few times a week.

3) they slow down and become lethargic. they handle colder temps much better than hotter temps. however, too cold of temps combined with high humidity can cause an RI.

4) yes, they will know and switch.

5) they're as clean as you keep them. this is why daily checks and spot cleaning are mandatory. snakes do carry small amounts of salmonella, which really only affect the elderly/infants and people with compromised immune systems.

6) you might be reacting to the traces of salmonella or your husbandry might not be the cleanest. if you have a history of immune system problems that might be why you feel a reaction.

the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

I'd add a proviso .... I regularly swap branches and bark pieces and fake foliage around from Viv to Viv and the snakes are always quick to check the 'new' stuff out - I like to think that it's stimulating their brains somewhat plus it gets them all active . I have 22 snakes / setups ...


As regards salmonella , our vet suggested that families were more at risk at getting it from dogs and cats ...

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[MasonC2K]

I've never heard of a salmonella skin allergy. I've always read it was an internal thing that had to be ingested to cause a problem. That's why washing your hands after handling is important.

[tttaylorrr]

I've never heard of a salmonella skin allergy. I've always read it was an internal thing that had to be ingested to cause a problem. That's why washing your hands after handling is important.

can't believe i completely forgot about this part...

you're absolutely correct lol.

[spellbound04]

can't believe i completely forgot about this part...

you're absolutely correct lol.

Haha so is it possible to have it be an irritant without ingesting it?

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[tttaylorrr]

Haha so is it possible to have it be an irritant without ingesting it?

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yes, but it is very rare. from my trip to google i found it's called cutaneous salmonella infection.