New little girl! :-D - Page 3

**Aaron_S** · 06-14-11, 01:45 PM

I still don't agree with taking large predatory animals ANYWHERE in public. Very irresponsible. YOU know the animal may not harm someone but other people who are afraid of them doesn't and you'll soon see more bans in place.

Also, congrats Kim. I would have picked "Misty" as a name if you wanted something mystical.

stephanbakir · 06-14-11, 01:46 PM

I can appreciate that, from now on its back yard or nothing.

Slayer awaits · 06-14-11, 04:48 PM

awesome looking retic

Will0W783 · 06-14-11, 07:12 PM

Thanks guys, and stephan- I still wouldn't take the snake anywhere that is not your property. It's a dangerous, wild animal, and if, God forbid, some accident or attack were to happen you'd be facing very stiff fines and probably a lawsuit. But most importantly, it'd be your snake that would suffer. It would be confiscated and possibly euthanized. It's just not a risk worth taking.

stephanbakir · 06-14-11, 08:31 PM

Backyard for me from now on!

Will0W783 · 06-15-11, 04:56 AM

Good!

Sorry to come across so harsh, but I take the safety of animals and the reptile hobby very seriously. I've seen and heard too much bad not to.

ilovemypets1988 · 06-15-11, 07:21 AM

snakes that attack people for any reason will come under the same laws as dogs as there all 1 category: animals, and then the animal will be in the news ans tabloids, then ur local animal welfare agency will get involved.
having the snake euthanized would be the start of it, as theres more than likely gunna be the following proceedings will take place;

1.) the animal in question will be put down.
2.) a house visit by the police and animal welfare agency will follow.
3.) all of your animals will be taken off you.
4.) you will be labelled as an irresponsible owner.
5.) you will be given a notice to say that you wont be able to keep anymore animals.
6.) if the incident gets into the press, then ur also looking at another reason to ban reptile keeping as a hobby.

all of these plus court cases and fines and citations will be issued to you or you will go to prison.

thats what they do here in the uk, i dont know if its the same in america but i can imagine it will be something similar.

Will0W783 · 06-15-11, 07:40 AM

It's pretty much the same procedure here in the US. I see all too many news stories of innocent children killed because the parents couldn't bother to give the snake a secure cage, or people arrested for walking around in public with snakes around their necks. I knew someone who used to drive around with his boa on his shoulders...IN HIS CAR! I ripped him a new you-know-what, and threatened to call animal control myself if he didn't wise up and knock it off. Snakes are really fascinating, beautiful and amazing creatures, but they must be understood and respected for what they are- dangerous wild animals, that unfortunately a large percentage of the public are terrified of. It is our responsibility as keepers to be responsible and safe with our pets, and to be considerate of other people as well as the animals. I'm actually kind of glad the thread took this turn- it's nice to see everyone voicing their opinions on safety and keeping of the giants. Calypso is my third "giant" constrictor. I have had a Burmese male (10-footer) since December, and owned an 8-foot SD retic for 3 years (not really a true giant). I also snake-sat for a friend's two retics (10 feet and 15 feet). Working with the giants is truly rewarding, but not to be taken lightly by any means!

ilovemypets1988 · 06-15-11, 07:49 AM

yh i know what you mean, i love burms, there my fav python and thas 1 of the reasons why i got a royal to start from, as ive been told that there similar in personality without the size.
i totally agree with you, snakes are wonderful creatures to be around and to understand them, you have to respect them, after all, would you be around someone if they didnt respect you, i wouldnt. i mean, im even using my boa to educate a 4 yr old about respecting animals as shes showing an amazing amount of interest and the boas so easy going, he puts up with her lol.
but back to the snake out in the open thing, the only snake that should be out in the open are wild snakes and not our pets, we love them and would love to keep them but if narrow minded and selfish people (not calling stephan this by any means) is hurting the pet trade by doing these stupid thing and getting bans put on keeping them.

Will0W783 · 06-15-11, 08:36 AM

My neighbor has two sons: 2 and 4 years old. They love to see my snakes, but I only allow them to see one or two of my tamest animals. It's wonderful to introduce kids to the beauty and majesty of snakes, so that they'll grow up unafraid. As long as you're careful about it, I applaud helping kids get used to snakes!