Adopting a dog when you have a snake

[Lirenn]

Hubby and I are planning on getting a dog once we finish moving. Are there any things I should consider when choosing a dog if I have a bp at home?

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[Hannahshissyfix]

They dont need to be friends. No reason to stress a snake by "introducing" it to the dog. Just make sure the snake is in a secure enclosure and ideally out of a high traffic area in your house and everything should be fine. Ive always had dogs and snakes and my dogs just ignore them. I do have a seperate snake room that my fur pets arent allowed in but my big burms enclosure is in the dining room and the dog doesnt even look at him.

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[Lirenn]

They dont need to be friends. No reason to stress a snake by "introducing" it to the dog. Just make sure the snake is in a secure enclosure and ideally out of a high traffic area in your house and everything should be fine. Ive always had dogs and snakes and my dogs just ignore them. I do have a seperate snake room that my fur pets arent allowed in but my big burms enclosure is in the dining room and the dog doesnt even look at him.

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That's what I am hoping for, I just don't know how likely dogs are to freak out over a snake. Whether it's different to see one in captivity versus out in nature.

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[Neal]

Make sure the snake can't escape the enclosure to either do harm to the dog, or be harmed by the dog. Make sure that the dog can't reach the enclosure or knock anything down. Other than that, as the person above me stated, no reason for them to even be friends. All it takes is a split second for an accident to happen.

[Lirenn]

Make sure the snake can't escape the enclosure to either do harm to the dog, or be harmed by the dog. Make sure that the dog can't reach the enclosure or knock anything down. Other than that, as the person above me stated, no reason for them to even be friends. All it takes is a split second for an accident to happen.

I never intended them to be friends, just wanted to make sure there wouldn't be any problems.

For example, does loud barking tend to bother snakes? I know they can't hear but if it's a real boomy bark it may vibrate their enclosure. Stuff like that.

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[Bogertophis]

I've always had dogs & snakes for many years...no problem, assuming your cages have some sort of "lock" that a pet (dog OR cat) cannot open when you
aren't looking. A puppy will have LOTS more energy to "get into things" so you have to puppy-proof your house (like make sure they don't chew on electrical
cords, etc) but an adult dog will likely be more mellow. Either way, a dog should see that the snake "belongs" to you ("the boss") and most understand that
while you may allow them to sniff it, most catch on in time that it's something you care about & they must not harm it.

But teaching your dog is a gradual process, & some dogs also have a FAR greater prey drive: Never put the snake down & let a dog come over to it...you
must be holding the snake, & preferably have someone there to restrain the dog if it gets too excited. So many variations of canine personalities, you should
get to know your dog first. While I allow my dogs to sniff the tail end of a snake I'm holding, they are NEVER allowed face to face: that's just asking for a
snake to panic & sink it's teeth into your dogs nose, which would be a disaster. Both dogs & snakes are wonderful pets- my dogs pay very little attention
when I hold a snake...their expression says "what on earth does she SEE in that thing?" But there ARE dogs (such as terriers) who are bred to go after all
sorts of small animals that may snap at (& harm) a snake too, so be cautious...if you're not sure you can trust your dog, let them sniff thru a screen door first.

[Bogertophis]

I've never seen any of my snakes pay ANY attention to dogs barking. Loud stereo with bass cranked up, yes, but dogs barking? nope...

[Lirenn]

That's good to know. We're looking for a large breed and an older dog.

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[SDA]

I have a 2 year old rescue, 3 month old puppy and 3 snakes. They will never be in the same room together and out.

You can fool yourself in that you can change animal nature and your snakes and dogs get along but all your need is one situation where snake defensively strikes at dog and dog defensively bites snake. If you think vets are expensive, you do not want to know the cost of emergency surgery for massive tissue trauma on a snake... if the snake survives a dog bite.

[Lirenn]

I have a 2 year old rescue, 3 month old puppy and 3 snakes. They will never be in the same room together and out.

You can fool yourself in that you can change animal nature and your snakes and dogs get along but all your need is one situation where snake defensively strikes at dog and dog defensively bites snake. If you think vets are expensive, you do not want to know the cost of emergency surgery for massive tissue trauma on a snake... if the snake survives a dog bite.

Again, not trying to make them buddies, just trying to make sure a dog won't stress out the snake in general. I don't plan on letting them near each other.

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