Post photos of your snake bites!

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

I will respond to open threads until the message get a crossed. Many people have issues with this thread, that should tell you there is something wrong with what you are doing here. This forum's members are, for the most part, are responsible keepers that are looking to not give law makers any more reasons to limit us. They also are looking out for the best care for the snake. A bite from a snake can injure the snake by having teeth break off and causing an infection. Also a snake bite can cause an infection in a person.

Pointless..just calm down and get over it.

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

I will respond to open threads until the message get a crossed. Many people have issues with this thread, that should tell you there is something wrong with what you are doing here. This forum's members are, for the most part, are responsible keepers that are looking to not give law makers any more reasons to limit us. They also are looking out for the best care for the snake. A bite from a snake can injure the snake by having teeth break off and causing an infection. Also a snake bite can cause an infection in a person.

and there is nothing im doing wrong. Thats just your opinion so keep it to yourself and move along

[Tsubaki]

If you expect people to keep their opinion to yourself, i don't know what you're doing on a forum. If you open a thread, you put the information you post on display for reactions by others. Positive And Negative alike. That you do not think you're doing anything wrong, that is your own opinion. A lot of people disagree with you, and they have as much right to post their opinion as you do yours.

My opinion on this thread is one shared by many, if you get bit you did something wrong. It cán be harmful for the animal, the human, and the opinion of others about exotic pets. So it should be avoided, not advocated in a thread that comes across like 'how awesome are snakebites'.. That's all.

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by Emmamuradian

and there is nothing im doing wrong. Thats just your opinion so keep it to yourself and move along

I am calm, and this is a public forum and I have a right to express my opinion any time I want to. You may have started this thread, but you do not own it. Open your eyes and see what is happening in the reptile industry and hobby with these new laws, Oh sorry, you probably can't open your eye all the way after that snake bite.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Emmamuradian

I totally get that and thank you for the concern, my point in all of this is that I didn't post these photos to get lessons, to get taught how to take care or handle or not get bit by my snakes..I posted these photos for fun its just a photo...Im ok with being bitten by my snakes..if anything..I like the feeling.
But, they way I care for my snakes...Im happy with it. I didnt need lectures haha just wanted to post a photo..If I need help I ask for it ..If you guys want to help me so bad go check out my other post where I found a lump on my snake and wasnt sure what it was..I dont know if the way I write sounds rude but im not trying to be rude..I really appreciate the effort its just not what I posted these pics for

That thread has been responded to 3 times now and you haven't been back. All three have given the same advice by the way.

As for judgement on husbandry I don't personally care aslong as the animal isn't being harmed or could negatively be affected. Your animals, your decision on how you want to handle them and how you want to feed them. As Matt said, if you're fine with the extra effort then by all means, go forth.

The part of the message that I think other people are trying to convey to you is the posting of these pictures and a few of your comments. I know and everyone else knows they weren't posted in malice or in a negative manner.
However, our hobby is constantly under attack by law makers and other agencies looking to take or limit our passions.

Saying stuff like you enjoy the feeling of being bit and the pictures where you easily could have lost an eye to a species of snake that everyone claims as "No danger to humans." is not really helping our cause. It's putting more ammo into the hands of those who oppose us.
As a reptile keeper we all understand our snakes but the general public doesn't so we need to put the other shoe on the other foot on and look at things from how they would view it.
I know it's a lot to ask but we all have a small bit of responsibilty to the hobby/community as a whole that we all hold dear to put our best foot forward and ensure the world sees us as the responsible keepers that we are.

[Cmwells90]

Emma, It's obvious you're upset because they're telling you not to put you BP around your neck, I'm sure you think it's crazy because he only bit you once and it was probably an "accident", but many of us have been around to see what happens when it's not "Just an accident" and it turns into something real and dangerous. Now I'm not saying all snakes are dangerous, but it's like playing with anything that can do damage, one day it can get out of control. People HAVE lost eyes because of snakes bites, and people HAVE had serious damage when a snake latches on like that, I myself had a boa tear up my arm, I was younger and unaware of the issue. So when some of us see an issue like this, we provide our input so we can help YOU to avoid this issue. If you want to trust your BP and keep it around your neck, then go ahead. But it's clear that it'll bite you in the face, it's done it before, reguardless of the reason it bit you. All we want to do is help you the easy way, not the hard way. That's all.

[SnoopySnake]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Saying stuff like you enjoy the feeling of being bit and the pictures where you easily could have lost an eye to a species of snake that everyone claims as "No danger to humans." is not really helping our cause. It's putting more ammo into the hands of those who oppose us.
As a reptile keeper we all understand our snakes but the general public doesn't so we need to put the other shoe on the other foot on and look at things from how they would view it.
I know it's a lot to ask but we all have a small bit of responsibilty to the hobby/community as a whole that we all hold dear to put our best foot forward and ensure the world sees us as the responsible keepers that we are.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[David VB]

Just my 2 cent on all of this.

First, threads like this (as meant by the OP, so for the fun of seeing/posting bites) is plain stupid. Yes, i've taken pics of my 2 bites too and posted them on FB in a group, but as a warning to those who asked how Morelia viridis are. So i do agree that those threads should not be opened for any reason but to teach how to react (i.e. do not pull arm or whatever away). Also, i do agree that showing them to outsiders can go both ways, but yes, they should know it can happen.

As for the feeding outside or inside, i don't think there is A good way here. I started out feeding outside, but as said got bitten by my gtp's. Why did i do it? Coz i was told to, so that the snake 'knows' it will be fed and won't bite... With reading and learning more about snakes, i changed to feeding in their enclosure (i do not only have gtp's, also boa, burm,balls and spilota...) and nothing changed to their behavior. The gtp's still are nasty and all the others are sweeties

On the other hand, being bitten is not always a beginners mistake i think. I am very careful with doing anything in the ftp enclosure, but man they are fast as hell. It is true though that i learned not to do much or anything in the enclosure after lights go out, coz then they really are feisty

Lastly, i think its disturbing that you enjoy seeing those bites tbh...

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by Tsubaki

If you expect people to keep their opinion to yourself, i don't know what you're doing on a forum. If you open a thread, you put the information you post on display for reactions by others. Positive And Negative alike. That you do not think you're doing anything wrong, that is your own opinion. A lot of people disagree with you, and they have as much right to post their opinion as you do yours.

My opinion on this thread is one shared by many, if you get bit you did something wrong. It cán be harmful for the animal, the human, and the opinion of others about exotic pets. So it should be avoided, not advocated in a thread that comes across like 'how awesome are snakebites'.. That's all.

thats what its starting to come across as.. That not what I wanted lol.
But whatever, there is a lot of negative comments people can't just have fun anymore its all business

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

I am calm, and this is a public forum and I have a right to express my opinion any time I want to. You may have started this thread, but you do not own it. Open your eyes and see what is happening in the reptile industry and hobby with these new laws, Oh sorry, you probably can't open your eye all the way after that snake bite.

Never said I own it..oh your so funny! My eye is fine ha..nice one. Oops, there YOU and only you go assuming again funny

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

That thread has been responded to 3 times now and you haven't been back. All three have given the same advice by the way.

As for judgement on husbandry I don't personally care aslong as the animal isn't being harmed or could negatively be affected. Your animals, your decision on how you want to handle them and how you want to feed them. As Matt said, if you're fine with the extra effort then by all means, go forth.

The part of the message that I think other people are trying to convey to you is the posting of these pictures and a few of your comments. I know and everyone else knows they weren't posted in malice or in a negative manner.
However, our hobby is constantly under attack by law makers and other agencies looking to take or limit our passions.

Saying stuff like you enjoy the feeling of being bit and the pictures where you easily could have lost an eye to a species of snake that everyone claims as "No danger to humans." is not really helping our cause. It's putting more ammo into the hands of those who oppose us.
As a reptile keeper we all understand our snakes but the general public doesn't so we need to put the other shoe on the other foot on and look at things from how they would view it.
I know it's a lot to ask but we all have a small bit of responsibilty to the hobby/community as a whole that we all hold dear to put our best foot forward and ensure the world sees us as the responsible keepers that we are.

I dont mind being bit..I dont crave it. lol. I'm still sticking with my thoughts.

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by Cmwells90

Emma, It's obvious you're upset because they're telling you not to put you BP around your neck, I'm sure you think it's crazy because he only bit you once and it was probably an "accident", but many of us have been around to see what happens when it's not "Just an accident" and it turns into something real and dangerous. Now I'm not saying all snakes are dangerous, but it's like playing with anything that can do damage, one day it can get out of control. People HAVE lost eyes because of snakes bites, and people HAVE had serious damage when a snake latches on like that, I myself had a boa tear up my arm, I was younger and unaware of the issue. So when some of us see an issue like this, we provide our input so we can help YOU to avoid this issue. If you want to trust your BP and keep it around your neck, then go ahead. But it's clear that it'll bite you in the face, it's done it before, reguardless of the reason it bit you. All we want to do is help you the easy way, not the hard way. That's all.

In the beginning, nobody was trying to help, they were attacking me and calling me a rookie, with beginner mistakes.. lmao..once again, I am in no way harming my snakes..I take good care of them and thats not going to change..If I need to put my BP around my neck to clean her cage then I will..I dont need people telling me that I should put her in a different enclosure or w.e they want to say..Its my desision I REALLY APPRECIATE the help..but that's not why I made this post. Again, when I need help, I post it.

[Emmamuradian]

Originally Posted by David VB

Just my 2 cent on all of this.

First, threads like this (as meant by the OP, so for the fun of seeing/posting bites) is plain stupid. Yes, i've taken pics of my 2 bites too and posted them on FB in a group, but as a warning to those who asked how Morelia viridis are. So i do agree that those threads should not be opened for any reason but to teach how to react (i.e. do not pull arm or whatever away). Also, i do agree that showing them to outsiders can go both ways, but yes, they should know it can happen.

As for the feeding outside or inside, i don't think there is A good way here. I started out feeding outside, but as said got bitten by my gtp's. Why did i do it? Coz i was told to, so that the snake 'knows' it will be fed and won't bite... With reading and learning more about snakes, i changed to feeding in their enclosure (i do not only have gtp's, also boa, burm,balls and spilota...) and nothing changed to their behavior. The gtp's still are nasty and all the others are sweeties

On the other hand, being bitten is not always a beginners mistake i think. I am very careful with doing anything in the ftp enclosure, but man they are fast as hell. It is true though that i learned not to do much or anything in the enclosure after lights go out, coz then they really are feisty

Lastly, i think its disturbing that you enjoy seeing those bites tbh...

Ok, good for you. Disturbing? Relax, I dont enjoy looking at venoumous bites that someone lost a leg over..Its not some weird fetish..I just like seeing snakes bite. Shoot me.

[Emmamuradian]

Anyways I'm done with this thread, so many hard headed people on here that just think about their $business$..Its annoying and stupid..If I can I would delete this whole thing it was pretty pointless. If I can delete this stupidity..someone let me know how please

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Emmamuradian

I dont mind being bit..I dont crave it. lol. I'm still sticking with my thoughts.

It's your right to do so. I posted my thoughts on the big picture not just for you but for other readers to see it and realize we can't sit around in our basements and pray that "it will all blow over." The government isn't coming anymore. It's here. Reasons why we have USARK and CanHERP organizations now.