A few tips for new keepers... - Page 2

Will0W783 · 08-14-10, 05:58 PM

Always remember, your snake is a snake. No matter how attached you are to it, it is still a primitive, WILD animal.

If a snake can get its head through a hole, it will be gone....in an instant.

If a snake cannot get its head through a hole, it does not mean it won't try...and try...and try. Security, security, and more security.

Do not overhandle your snakes. No matter how calm they may seem, they still generally prefer to be on solid ground.

Some snakes will never be tame. It just is what it is. At some point you have to give up and accept the snake for what it is...an individual. Possibly a murderous, many-toothed, hissing individual, but you have to respect that.

And finally, my favorite: Snakes are like potato chips. You can never have just one.

shaunyboy · 08-15-10, 08:45 AM

There are no stupid questions

if somethings worrying you just ask.

Savage69 · 08-20-10, 02:25 PM

I'm not an expert by any means, but as a (very old - mature - 40-year old), multi-degreed college student and a lover of all things intellectual, I'd say do your homework! Study, study, and study some more...and then when you think you're ready....continue to research the topic! Just think common denominators here! No offense guys, but I take 90% of what I hear on most forums with a grain of salt compared to real life research, expert opinion (i.e veterinarians, professional herpatologists, and zoo keepers, etc.), and finally extensive personal eperience!

If at first you don't succeed...try! try, again!

Savage

marvelfreak · 08-25-10, 03:26 PM

Always wash you hand before and after handling each snake.

Feebo · 08-25-10, 04:44 PM

Now that`s one to never forget! Once you`ve found out the problem your snakes have is contagious, you`ll soon wish you`d have washed your hands. Follow these sort of rules and one day, it`ll count for far more than you ever realised. A bit like wearing a crash helmet....

marvelfreak · 08-25-10, 05:05 PM

My buddy shawn was holding his Savu Python then got his Kingsnake out and his king chomped down on his hand. That the third time he bit him. Everytime it bit him he just got done handling one of his other snakes and forgot to wash his hands.

Savage69 · 08-26-10, 12:32 AM

Anybody care for a salmonella sandwich? I hear that not washing hands could lead to this issue! I never even wash out the water dishes or anything else in my kitchen sink or bathtub! Why risk it?

Savage

Feebo · 08-26-10, 02:42 AM

I knew a guy that got salmonella twice, the second time it was very very serious. His clenliness was more than a little questionable and he just didn`t see anything wrong with what he was doing. The second time scared him and he sold all of his snakes. Clean the vivs, clean the room and clean your hands! Do your research, you need a good reptile disinfectant (I use F10 and Tamodene E) and a hand disinfectant which you should be using each time you handle a snake. EACH TIME.

infernalis · 08-26-10, 08:46 AM

Good point guys...

May sound strange, but I have seen it happen - No Kissing reptiles, it's bad for your health.

(Had to yell at my daughter more than once for kissing our BP)

Feebo · 08-26-10, 11:48 AM

Eargh. No need lol