i have a question about taking my snake outside

[Will0W783]

I wasn't trying to sound harsh either, but IMO it's really not worth the risk. You came on here, and asked a question. You got answers from multiple people, and continued to argue with us. We are not interested in forcing our opinions on you or trying to bully newcomers around; we care about the health and happiness of snakes, and honestly I think you're just putting your snake at an unnecessary risk taking him outside in the winter.

I did find the care sheet online where I think you found out about the climate of Madagascar. It may very well get cold there in the winter- it gets cold here in the US, especially the eastern coast, during the winter, and we have native snake species. The thing to keep in mind though, is that in the wild snakes have options for temperature and hiding and humidity, while in captivity they are completely at our mercy.
Another thing to note is that wild snakes are more acclimated to the temperature fluctuations that occur in the wild- many snakes die every year when it gets cold, and only the strongest specimens will ever survive to reproduce. In captivity, we can breed for color, temperament, size, etc. Captive-bred snakes are generally less predisposed to parasites and other such illnesses, but they are raised in captive situations, where they are only ever exposed to an ideal temperature range. How would you feel if you grew up in the tropics and then got dumped off in, say, New York? Even during the summer you'd be cold, and you'd absolutely freeze and get all kinds of colds and flus in the winter. You body would not be acclimated to that climate.
Now, having said that, I'm NOT saying to go try to acclimate your snake to temperature extremes- in fact I'm saying the opposite. Keep it in its ideal temperature range. If you want to let it out, let it out around your house, where I'm sure the temps are around 70 degrees. I'm sure you've invested a significant amount of money and time in your snake, its supplies, and its food. So why take risks? It just isn't worth it. Not for you- not for your snake.

Of course, you can do what you want, but I'm honestly only trying to help.

[TeaNinja]

Originally Posted by Will0W783

I wasn't trying to sound harsh either, but IMO it's really not worth the risk. You came on here, and asked a question. You got answers from multiple people, and continued to argue with us. We are not interested in forcing our opinions on you or trying to bully newcomers around; we care about the health and happiness of snakes, and honestly I think you're just putting your snake at an unnecessary risk taking him outside in the winter.

I did find the care sheet online where I think you found out about the climate of Madagascar. It may very well get cold there in the winter- it gets cold here in the US, especially the eastern coast, during the winter, and we have native snake species. The thing to keep in mind though, is that in the wild snakes have options for temperature and hiding and humidity, while in captivity they are completely at our mercy.
Another thing to note is that wild snakes are more acclimated to the temperature fluctuations that occur in the wild- many snakes die every year when it gets cold, and only the strongest specimens will ever survive to reproduce. In captivity, we can breed for color, temperament, size, etc. Captive-bred snakes are generally less predisposed to parasites and other such illnesses, but they are raised in captive situations, where they are only ever exposed to an ideal temperature range. How would you feel if you grew up in the tropics and then got dumped off in, say, New York? Even during the summer you'd be cold, and you'd absolutely freeze and get all kinds of colds and flus in the winter. You body would not be acclimated to that climate.
Now, having said that, I'm NOT saying to go try to acclimate your snake to temperature extremes- in fact I'm saying the opposite. Keep it in its ideal temperature range. If you want to let it out, let it out around your house, where I'm sure the temps are around 70 degrees. I'm sure you've invested a significant amount of money and time in your snake, its supplies, and its food. So why take risks? It just isn't worth it. Not for you- not for your snake.

Of course, you can do what you want, but I'm honestly only trying to help.

all i'm going to say, you are wrong. i did not "ask for answers and then just argue" i looked for opinions. i did not ONCE say anyone's opinion was wrong or argue with ANYONE. i just voiced my opinion that i did not have the snake out for very long, he had the opportunity to go right back in and bask and regulate and i do not feel it was at serious risk. ALL i was saying, is give advice, don't critisize and rage about everything people don't know. and its not like i'm taking my snake outside every single day being like "screw their opinion", in fact, i listened to everyone and made my own opinion. so the thread did its job and everyone needs to be alittle nicer IMO.

i know I'D never snap and be an a$$hole to someone while trying to provide helpful information, but that's just me.
i like it when my point gets across and people don't hate me.

[infernalis]

Put the brakes on folks... enough arguing or I will shut down the thread.