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Originally posted by T.O-SK8TER
Bebo, thats what I thought it was, an odour in the carpet because I have 2 dogs and a cat.
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I wouldn't think that the dog/cat smell would be causing your snake to get defensive. Although you do hear about it occassionally, snakes for the most part don't seem to be attracted to those odours as they are rodents and birds. How often do cats sit on top of snake cages? We used to have Bengal kittens sitting on top of the old burm cage at my old job and the burms never paid any attention, as well as my cat will sit on top of some of the cages here (some of the enclosures are clear rubbermaids which they do have a few holes drilled in the top, as well as one screen top tank).
I've found a lot of snakes seem to feel less secure once they are set down on the ground, leading to more defensive behaviour. With time and patience, your burm should be accustomed to this, but be again it may not. I disagree when people say burms are so docile, as I have seen more bitey, hissy burms, than not.
As for smell on carpet being the same as smell when you handle them... it isn't at all. Get down on the ground and stick your nose in it. YOu will find a whole world of smells, no matter how frequently you shampoo and vacum. Carpet is like a sponge for odours. Any and all odours will be concentrated when you hit the floor.
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