New Burmese Python Owner Seeks Advice...

[Chu'Wuti]

Kmef, thanks for pointing that out.

I apologize; I should have used more smilies and I should have worded things better, as I definitely didn't want to come across as hostile, and especially not to Julian, whom I quite like, though he may not like me so well at this point. Julian, I'm sorry! Truly, I'm not feeling hostile at all. Frustrated, definitely. Like everyone else here, I want that snake--all snakes--to be treated properly. I taught my sons and firmly believe that when we take any animal into our home, we are taking responsibility for that animal's life and well-being. If we aren't willing to provide what it needs for a quality life and well-being, then we should not get it. My personal opinion, of course.

One question we've never asked Sane--Are you feeding your python whole pieces of chicken or whole chicken? That is, is your burmese getting bones and skin as well as chicken? and, Why do you feel the need to cook the meat?

BTW, Aaron, those chemicals given to chickens in chicken farms nowadays aren't any good for humans, either. The reason they are given so many chemicals is to keep them alive in horrible conditions. You might find "The Omnivore's Dilemma" an interesting read; my 19-yo son persuaded me to read it recently, and it makes me want to find other sources of my meats than the local grocery store. Sorry, Sane--I'm sure you think I should go vegetarian. My son and stepson are both vegetarian. However, I'm allergic to legumes, and my dr. has told me to cut down on cheese & dairy, so becoming a vegetarian would be pretty complicated for me.

and Aaron's right--a burm that's only 7 feet long at 8 years hasn't been growing properly. Sounds to me like the traveling zoo "snake keeper" was rude because he didn't want you asking uncomfortable questions, Coy.

[citysnakes]

Originally Posted by Chu'Wuti

he may not like me so well at this point.

I love all!

[body_xs_j]

I love all to.
Don't feel bad I'm getting a HYBRID CAIMAN, it may grow and bite me or sometime. But who is to know whats going to happen.. Good luck with the snake....

[Sane]

Originally Posted by body_xs_j

I love all to.
Don't feel bad I'm getting a HYBRID CAIMAN, it may grow and bite me or sometime. But who is to know whats going to happen.. Good luck with the snake....

thanks

you too!

[Sane]

Originally Posted by Chu'Wuti

Kmef, thanks for pointing that out.

I apologize; I should have used more smilies and I should have worded things better, as I definitely didn't want to come across as hostile, and especially not to Julian, whom I quite like, though he may not like me so well at this point. Julian, I'm sorry! Truly, I'm not feeling hostile at all. Frustrated, definitely. Like everyone else here, I want that snake--all snakes--to be treated properly. I taught my sons and firmly believe that when we take any animal into our home, we are taking responsibility for that animal's life and well-being. If we aren't willing to provide what it needs for a quality life and well-being, then we should not get it. My personal opinion, of course.

One question we've never asked Sane--Are you feeding your python whole pieces of chicken or whole chicken? That is, is your burmese getting bones and skin as well as chicken? and, Why do you feel the need to cook the meat?

BTW, Aaron, those chemicals given to chickens in chicken farms nowadays aren't any good for humans, either. The reason they are given so many chemicals is to keep them alive in horrible conditions. You might find "The Omnivore's Dilemma" an interesting read; my 19-yo son persuaded me to read it recently, and it makes me want to find other sources of my meats than the local grocery store. Sorry, Sane--I'm sure you think I should go vegetarian. My son and stepson are both vegetarian. However, I'm allergic to legumes, and my dr. has told me to cut down on cheese & dairy, so becoming a vegetarian would be pretty complicated for me.

and Aaron's right--a burm that's only 7 feet long at 8 years hasn't been growing properly. Sounds to me like the traveling zoo "snake keeper" was rude because he didn't want you asking uncomfortable questions, Coy.

I care for all animals and living things with utmost love. thats how i am.

she is eating whole chickens but i was gonna cook the meat but only cuz several people said to. originally i planned to do it raw but they said the salmonella risk was too high that way.
so i was gonna cook it.
wasnt sure. but again thats what this forum was supposed to be for. advice!
my roomie was gonna handle the parts of the chicken i cant.
and the chickens his pa gave us have no faces.
no heads.

u dont have to have legumes to be vegetarian, and id prefer people to be vegan which means no dairy or cheese, which is also dairy btw. u can get plenty of nutrition without both if u would take the time to look into it.
if u dont want to then u dont but please dont make excuses that are not true.


no animals anymore are too safe for anyone. ur right, they feed them all kinds of crap to live in bad conditions. any vegetarian, vegan or concerned person can read up on that. i have been one since i was 7, and its an important cause to me, so im always up on everything. i wish meat eaters would be too even if they continue to eat meat. being in the know is still important.