Anyone see Bieber's boa?

[SkYyaMe1623]

Justin Beiber brought a baby boa (say that 5 times fast) to the VMAs last night, thought I would ask.

No, I am not a Justin Beiber fan.

[presspirate]

Didn't see it, but I saw this article.....:no:Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez: 'My snake's name is Johnson.' | The Music Mix | EW.com (http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/08/28/justin-bieber-selena-gomez-vma/)

[kittievr4]

Justin Bieber, VMA Snake Johnson : People.com (http://www.peoplepets.com/people/pets/article/0,,20523804,00.html)

I think you're referring to this?

[stephanbakir]

The idea of bringing a reptile in front of 100s or 1000s of people, not to mention the lound music/bass, for an extended period of time is ridiculous, the stress to the baby animal alone makes it risky.

I'm all for exposing people to animals, but if half those people are screaming negatively, it doesn't really give reptiles a good name.

[Nismo89]

I can just see a whole lot of Bieber fans wanting to get a boa now because he has one. So many un cared for snakes already do there need to be more.

[kittievr4]

I can just see a whole lot of Bieber fans wanting to get a boa now because he has one. So many un cared for snakes already do there need to be more.

Agreed. 100%

[Nismo89]

Society is just crap nowadays. Just because a celebrity has something people feel they need it so they can be "just like them"

[blindfireak40]

I love it. "It'll get, like, four feet [or 7 feet]. It's gonna get big [but not nearly as big as 45% of the rest of the constrictors]." Brackets are mine.

Not only is he likely going to cause a craze like Nismo said, but HE'S not even done his research. Can't stand it. :no:

[marvelfreak]

That what he was talking about. I just caught the part where he said "My snakes name is Johnson." So thought he was talking about something else. lol I didn't even see the snake. A few years ago Britteny Spears did a performance with a Albino Burmese wrap around here.

[Freebody]

i dont think its all bad, if the snake were scared or uncomfortable, it would have musked him, or started biting, unless it was too cold, which im Sure it was, but even then it would be calm and not make snakes look worse. to be honest i think its great! a sqeeky clean little boy superstar with a snake, that as far as i can tell was behaving itself, showing it off as a great pet, and it looked like a pretty one at that, lets face it, hes with stars, stars pretty much rule the mainstream world, the more people that find out they are not all bad, the better. i would not do it because the benefits would not clearly out way the bad imho. as soon as i read 4 feet, i started lauphing, unless its a dwarf species, even then it still will be bigger than that lol i just hope its not another little nemo event like stated in the other post, which i think will be a bad backlash. oh and chuck, who could forget that event lol not this guy<<< LOL

[Uncle_Rev]

I can just see a whole lot of Bieber fans wanting to get a boa now because he has one. So many un cared for snakes already do there need to be more.

Yeah, I imagine there will be quite a few kids trying to snatch up a Bieber Boa or people trying to sell them specifically targeted towards the teen/tween set. A shame they won't have the same access to vets and handlers as the Bieber kid.

[zamaya]

lol, i just told my cousin who's obsessed, and now she wants me to get one instead of her

[youngster]

I think snakes have a bad enough reputation that not many people will follow his steps. But who knows.

[Kiljosh]

Man if I had the chance I'd smack that kid and tell him he's not gangster.

[presspirate]

The problem I see is that he was using the snake as a fashion accessory. I'd guess with the money the kid has, he probably has someone to take care of it for him if it is indeed actually his snake. (Could be a rental.) So, (Fingers crossed here.) The snake is probably in good hands, but the boy did show his ignorance as well.

[SnakeyJay]

If its a passion and a hobby of his then alls good. But if its a fad/ phase then as soon as hes no longer seen with it you may find his fans lose interest. And obviously his fan base is young, so how many of those kids parents do you think will look after the boas after that.... not many im guessing.

[ladyjustice33]

I've got mixed feelings on this. If he really takes care of the boa and maybe discusses in an interview or something how great they are and how to properly take care of them, that's one thing, but I don't see that happening. I wish more people would try to educate people, I get so sick of hearing peoples say ewww when I mention we have snakes.

[youngster]

I get so sick of hearing peoples say ewww when I mention we have snakes.

Yeah, one of my friends said ewwww when I mentioned my snake so I asked her whats ew about it and she explained to me how they are all slimy and gross :P

[SnakeyJay]

Slimy, gross, dangerous and poisenous lol... thats what i hear most.. its funny as usually people are talking about my corn :D

[kreaturekeeper]

I get the "ewww" comment a lot! And I always say "no, not ewww. That is not the proper response" haha I have actually helped a couple people overcome their irrational fears with my very friendly and chill bp. I also get the response "really?! You don't look like you would own a snake! Don't you need tattoos and piercings?" haha
As far as Justin. It looks like he treats it as a fashion accessory.. not a live animal. Hope he has hired someone to care for it.

[forza_inter]

brutal....now all his ******** fans are going to want a boa.....god help those animals

[forza_inter]

I can just see a whole lot of Bieber fans wanting to get a boa now because he has one. So many un cared for snakes already do there need to be more.


^^^ exactly

[forza_inter]

I love it. "It'll get, like, four feet [or 7 feet]. It's gonna get big [but not nearly as big as 45% of the rest of the constrictors]." Brackets are mine.

Not only is he likely going to cause a craze like Nismo said, but HE'S not even done his research. Can't stand it. :no:


he isnt a fan of snakes....hes doing it for publicity and attention....someone please kill him and save that poor snake

[NennaMeerkat]

This is the EXACT reason why I want to use my reptiles for education purposes in local schools. To talk to kids about the fun things, get them exposed so they don't just go "ewww", and talk to them about proper care and how sometimes it isn't always so easy to do. So far though schools are turning me down because I am not a "professional" and then I ask myself...what is a professional? A breeder? Someone from the zoo?

Whatever the case this Bieber thing pisses me off and I hope to god stores don't start promoting snakes just because of it. I also hope some competent parents step forward and tell their kids they can't have a snake. That is something I inwardly thank my mom for everyday. Not allowing me to have a reptile at all until I was in college. Even then I didn't take care of that little swift lizard properly.

[pyythonboa]

i always wear my snake as a fashion statement and i live in brooklyn ny wear everyone stares im also a rapper and my snakes are part of my image. my snakes have been around loud music for years and is use to people holding them. i wear my snakes when i perform. so i dont see a problem with exposing a snake in front of lots of people. when i perform i have three snakes around me perfectly find im well aware of their movements and mine. snakess already has a bad name thats why they need to be exposed to the public.

[SnakeyJay]

i always wear my snake as a fashion statement and i live in brooklyn ny wear everyone stares im also a rapper and my snakes are part of my image. my snakes have been around loud music for years and is use to people holding them. i wear my snakes when i perform. so i dont see a problem with exposing a snake in front of lots of people. when i perform i have three snakes around me perfectly find im well aware of their movements and mine. snakess already has a bad name thats why they need to be exposed to the public.

So putting them in a stressfull situation, where theres a good chance that they may one day show a member of the public their bad side and lash out is a good idea then?
Dont get me wrong, im all for educating the general public and giving snakes a chance to be seen as the wonderful animals they are and not the "mindless killers" that the media makes them out to be. However, thats not education your doing, its stressing an animal out for your "image"
. Sitting down in a calm room with people, and talking to them.. letting them ask questions and letting the braver ones hold the snake is a better way to go about it.
if yours ever lashed out and hurt someone at a gig, explain theyre stressed/scared all you like. Because all people will remember is this nasty, dangerous snake bit somebody for no reason.
Each to their own tho, at the end of the day its what works for you. :D

[Lankyrob]

Snakes arent fashion items and need proper tmeperatures and humidity to be well. They also arent social creatures and need to be able to hide away when they want to. THey also sense vibrations much more than we do so exposing them to loud music is not a good thing.

Yes we all handle our snakes occassionally but hopefully we are sensible enough not to expose them to conditions that are detrimental to their health and wellbeing.

[Gungirl]

i always wear my snake as a fashion statement and i live in brooklyn ny wear everyone stares im also a rapper and my snakes are part of my image. my snakes have been around loud music for years and is use to people holding them. i wear my snakes when i perform. so i dont see a problem with exposing a snake in front of lots of people. when i perform i have three snakes around me perfectly find im well aware of their movements and mine. snakess already has a bad name thats why they need to be exposed to the public.



So much wrong with this...I find it really sad that you use your animals in these situations. It's not ok.... :no:

[Snakefood]

I agree, my snake cages are set up in my bedroom, so that I can choose quiet, peaceful times to bring them out. But also remember that "pythonboa" is also the one who in the "what do you do for a living" thread, put up that (s)he was a "street pharmacist" so expecting good decisions may be a bit too much to ask

[whoaxmary]

-_-
"What's a Bieber boa wtf? :S" -click-
Now he's invading reptile forums.. what will be next. ;/

[youngster]

-_-
"What's a Bieber boa wtf? :S" -click-
Now he's invading reptile forums.. what will be next. ;/

He's already invaded everywhere else this is the last place where you're safe from him. (Or at least WAS safe from him)

[red ink]

The idea of bringing a reptile in front of 100s or 1000s of people, not to mention the lound music/bass, for an extended period of time is ridiculous, the stress to the baby animal alone makes it risky.

I'm all for exposing people to animals, but if half those people are screaming negatively, it doesn't really give reptiles a good name.

That's what zoo's do on a daily basis around the world, plus you get the added bonus of brats banging on the glass...

[NennaMeerkat]

That's what zoo's do on a daily basis around the world, plus you get the added bonus of brats banging on the glass...

For some reason though I think that is better than having a snake being held for several hours in a busy place with the possible wrong temperatures AND the general vibrations from the music, crowd, ect. At least in a zoo they can stay in the back of the enclosure and hide themselves away. If you don't see a snake or whatever kids are FAR less likely to even pay any attention to the enclosure.