Best "friends"!

Trollbie · 09-01-12, 10:54 AM

Disclaimer: It is not recommended that you ever place a snake and a lizard together. Furthermore, you should never house them together.

Look at those faces!

Valvaren · 09-01-12, 11:03 AM

I don't know why you would have risked that, but I guess to each their own.

marvelfreak · 09-01-12, 11:25 AM

Cute picture.

Gungirl · 09-01-12, 11:59 AM

It is a cute picture but I would recommend keeping them separate just in case.

snake man12 · 09-01-12, 12:00 PM

Settle down everybody it's just a cute pic.

Lankyrob · 09-01-12, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by snake man12

Settle down everybody it's just a cute pic.

Until the snake tries to eat the lizard

snake man12 · 09-01-12, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Until the snake tries to eat the lizard

Oh please they were probably together for no more than 30 seconds.

Also does that snake look like it is in feeding mode?

Lankyrob · 09-01-12, 12:27 PM

Anything is "fine" until something goes wrong, just not worth the risk in my mind.

Hurrok · 09-01-12, 02:48 PM

Super cute picture

They both look content with each others company.

To others: Yes, the snake could eat the lizard, and a tiger could eat a dog but you see some pretty neat friendships in the creature realm

jaleely · 09-01-12, 02:54 PM

It's still a cute pic. In general i wouldn't suggest people do things like that...but i think trollbie knows her animals enough for a quick pic!

I've shown my dog my "safe" snakes, and my tarantulas. You have to really gauge the behavior of the animal. Same is true for even handling an animal at any time.

*Don't Mind Me* · 09-01-12, 03:08 PM

I know the risk is that the snake could maim the gecko, but the lizard has an evil smile, and the snake looks frightened.

jaleely · 09-01-12, 03:36 PM

they are probably not too happy. lol
I don't think we need to freak out though.
I really wouldn't suggest anyone just try this, but usually the owner...usually...knows the body language of the animal and can determine safety.

The majority of my pets have been around each other, with no ill affects. I do watch them closely for signs, and remove them apart if i suspect anything other than curiosity.

It's funny, my pets are used to each other...i had a friend visit and was showing her snakes, and there was hissing, speedy getaways, everything. THey completely didn't like her and felt her strangeness. And she wasn't afraid, she has snakes too! It' was weird though. The body language, sounds, actions of each snake was clearly upset.

Anyway, it's just a cute pic. But, of course, animals shouldn't be allowed to roam around or be housed together like that. Trollbie knows that though!

Lankyrob · 09-01-12, 03:40 PM

THe problem i see with this is that WE may know it shouldnt be done, and what we do in our own homes with our own animals is our own business but when it is posted on a very well respected forum like this then inexperienced people see it, and unless we point out it is wrong then they wont know the difference.

There isnt much difference to an inexperienced mind from seeing them together for a picture and housing them together............

jaleely · 09-01-12, 03:55 PM

I know. i didn't know how to express that. I just didn't want trollbie to feel bad or pounced upon.

i guess that's what i meant by emphasizing that you really have to know your animals, know the situation, and be very confident in the safety of it. I don't think just anyone or any animal should be put together, for sure.

**Aaron_S** · 09-01-12, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by snake man12

Oh please they were probably together for no more than 30 seconds.

Also does that snake look like it is in feeding mode?

Takes just that lizard to step in the snakes eye and it's gone...