New Burmese Python Owner Seeks Advice...

[Malice]

make sure you never pet your dog or SMELL LIKE DOG if your going to play with the snake... if you smell like dog at all, on your clothing, you will mostly likely quickly have a very serious problem which you might not walk away from. the smell of your dog and fur in the area, will cause your snake to maybe have a feeding response... personally i think this was a very bad choice for a first snake, did you know this snake can weight more then 200lbs? and CAN KILL YOU. without any problems.. IF I WAS YOU, before i would EVER handle the snake, i would keep a spray bottle with HOT water beside you at all times... if you get into a bad situation, stay calm and start spraying the snake in the face with the HOT water...

please consider a new snake for your first pet.. YOU will make a mistake, and you may not get a second chance... just keep what im saying in mind... the snake will also be able to push through a SCREEN, if you like your dog, i would sudgest buying a large snake tank, usually made of PVC.. for exaple BOAPHILEPLASTICS.com
if you have children, get rid of the snake...

please seriously consider what im saying to you... to me, this is like giving a 4yr old a handgun and say be careful.