Am I a freak?

[Vixen]

or put on a flame suit vixen babe !

haha

 

[notechistiger]

Beat, check with the principal before you consider it. You need to know if they are willing to cover it in case your python bites someone (regardless of their "hands off" policy, it is still a potential risk).

Rainbow, you cannot expect members of this forum to treat you in a mature fashion (like you have asked us to), when you subject your python to the amount of stress you do (remember they are NOT toys to hang around your neck!) for attention. Very irresponsible of you.

 

[beatlloydy]

yeah..will do that...but I dont intend to let the kids get closer than 5 feet from him...more so they dont stress him...the area they are in has a lot of room so I was going to let him have a little slither to show them the action of a snake and then just how they wrap around their prey using my arm as a reference point...probably no more than 5-10 mins..as I said only 30 second walk to the pre school so no dramas with taking it across in a large click clack.

 

[Chris1]

yeah..will do that...but I dont intend to let the kids get closer than 5 feet from him...more so they dont stress him...the area they are in has a lot of room so I was going to let him have a little slither to show them the action of a snake and then just how they wrap around their prey using my arm as a reference point...probably no more than 5-10 mins..as I said only 30 second walk to the pre school so no dramas with taking it across in a large click clack.

you could always invite the class over to check them out at ur house?
that way they can see teh enclosure/setups etc,....no possibilitles of bites,...

 

[Contagion]

Yeah, pretty much. The practice of keeping reptiles, in particular snakes is still seen as, not so much socially unacceptable, but not yet recognised as a "normal" practice. You're in a minority group, so I suggest you deal with that. If you don't feel you can, you're in the wrong game.

I have to agree with the other responses that say it is immature and irresponsible of you to take a snake into a public place like that. Highly stressful for the animal, highly stressful for the people around you and illegal, as previously mentioned. The welfare of the animal should have been considered, and regarded as much higher then the need to go to the shops.

Snakes are NOT social animals. They NEVER enjoy handling, they simply tolerate it, some better then others. Handling should always be kept to a minimum in my opinion. If you want something to play with then you don't want a snake.

 

[Cabotinage]

you could always invite the class over to check them out at ur house?
that way they can see teh enclosure/setups etc,....no possibilitles of bites,...

somehow i odnt think this would work i cant see a class of kids goign to a strangers house espically some parents they would have to sign for it etc cross roads not the best idea

i remember primary school show and tell its actually what got me into snakes

 

[MercuryRising]

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Hi All,

I just brought my bredli boy into Petcity because I needed to see what size food would be good for him, and also I wanted Raquel to meet one of my gorgeous babies.

So I went there, I got heaps of looks and people pointing at me, but overall it was okay, me and Strike converted nearly 10 people into reptile lovers!!

So after that, we found out we couldn't go home, because we needed to grab a couple of things. So we went to Crisp on Creek, I wasn't allowed to stay in the car, and I couldn't leave the snake unattended, so I pretended he was a tie (he played along quite well), but after staring at me for a while, people started to back off and whisper about me and point and give me looks.

Then we went into Bunnings to buy some sand for the little guys enclosure, the Staff there didn't mind snakes because apparently they get a guy to come in with snakes so customers can hold them, but as I was walking past, heaps and heaps of people were staring and making faces, a couple of young girls my age were whispering calling me a freak.

Now we're home, he's napping in his enclosure and I'm sitting down, but I have to ask, am I a freak for owning pythons? :?

,,|,

 

[tooninoz]

I'm fairly sure that by now Rainbow Serpent has the idea. I think her question was answered appropriately by Jonno from ERD, and efforts by some members to repeatedly try the young lass is gutless.

 

[beatlloydy]

100% agree with the last post..thats why I tried to change the topic..we all make mistakes when we are young...I am sure she is now scared off this forum for life...lets learn to forgive and move on...I am amazed a snake actually tolerated all that...my trip to Bunnings last week took 2 hours...I needed a GPS to find my way around..largest warehouse in Southern Hemisphere so they say.

 

[m.punja]

Hey Rainbow! Don't worry about what the others are going on about. Those who say it's unfair to other people who are scared, well I own a pitbull and German shepherd and people who are scared of big dogs don't stop me from walking them or taking them to parks or the river. I don't think it's bad for the hobby for snakes to be seen around more and become more socially accepted. To those who think having a pet snake in a public environment where they are most likely going to pass someone who doesn't like them, do these people disagree with public displays? You might argue that they are properly sign posted and people know they are coming up to them but I know I have been walking along from time to time and randomly bumped into someone with a python or lizard out front of a petshop or close by to a display. You might also argue about the educational value of displays, well Rainbow is educating people not to fear snakes and to accept that they can be calm pets. Besides some of the displays I have been too make me think the demonstrators got their licenses from cereal boxes. Irresponsible probably, but your a kid, you learn from this stuff, that is what being a kid is about so don't let it get to you. Give your snake a couple of days to relax before you offer him that feed and he'll be fine. Sounds like he had quite the adventure and I'm sure there are plenty of people out there thinking differently about snakes tonight and talking about the young girl they saw walking her pet python.

 

[chellntrev]

Not a freak at all, but it's a little bit irresponsible taking snakes into public areas. Some people have very legitimate fears of them, and unlike conventional animals, it's not something you'd expect to come across when you're picking out your new toilet seat at Bunnings. It's of absolutely no benefit to the snake at all either so next time leave him in his enclosure and take a photo of him with you

I have to agree. Your not a freak for owning a python but taking your snake to the shop ect ....... not a great idea. You cant take your dog/cat/bird/ ect so why is it ok to take your snake?? And Jonno is right they are not a conventional pet & some people really do have serious phobias about them & you should respect that. I love snakes but im telling you if i seen someone with a *** tarantula in there hand at bunnings id give them the biggest *** serve for being a d**khead n take off & im terrified! Not to mention my screaming would probably terrify the poor animal!

Pet city visit yes i can see whyd youd take your snake along & I would see that as completley normal. But IMHO i would have thought best to take the snake home & then go shopping. How would you feel if some chick with a phobia walked past you & seen your snake & started screaming??? Do you think thats really great for a snake? No. I think thats cruel. Poor thing, snakes are NOT social animals & its asking for trouble to take them out into public when other peoples reasons to them are unknown & unpredictable.

 

[Feurety]

1 - yes since its illeagal, it shouldnt have left the property.
2 - the topic of stressing snakes by taking them out is a load of spagetti. You cannot treat every animal the same ... snakes handled daily learn to accept and tolerate being moved .... ie i walk around the house and outside with my pythons daily .. do you really think there stressed after a walk ? grow up ... i take my snakes to the vet for checks ... stressed ? ... if moving a snake out of there enclosure is a stressful situation for snakes then all these reptile shows must be hell on earth for them ...

 

[jinin]

yeah i posted then realised how stupid it sounds.

lol! Yeah, pretty freaky though...

 

[Jungletrans]

I don't mind them looking at me, just sneering and making faces is offensive.

They do that without me having a snake with me .

 

[jinin]

lol, the human species pull faces all the time.....

 

[euphorion]

define freak honey no, you're just braver than others who can't face their fear. and in my mind, SMARTER, because you challenge the ignorance of everyday Australians that think snakes are all evil, dangerous and over-all VILE creatures. also, very brave for stepping up and helping others over-come their fears and help to educate them, very admirable!

 

[Joemal]

I'm fairly sure that by now Rainbow Serpent has the idea. I think her question was answered appropriately by Jonno from ERD, and efforts by some members to repeatedly try the young lass is gutless.

Agree with you Tooninoz

 

[Bearded_Lady]

Hah I am the reptile freak to most of my friends, but despite the constant ribbings I'm always getting new people asking me about my hobby and wanting to come over and see my animals. I also think a lot of people on this forum need to get off their high horse. I'm sure you were all perfect when you were her age Rainbow-Serpent I'm sure has nothing but love for her animals and would never do anything to harm them in any way. One comment was enough, not four pages of comments putting her down. I know if I was in her shoes I would probably be quite upset.

 

[Bearded_Lady]

I'm fairly sure that by now Rainbow Serpent has the idea. I think her question was answered appropriately by Jonno from ERD, and efforts by some members to repeatedly try the young lass is gutless.

+2.

 

[barbed_wire_dove]

Hey Rainbow! Don't worry about what the others are going on about. Those who say it's unfair to other people who are scared, well I own a pitbull and German shepherd and people who are scared of big dogs don't stop me from walking them or taking them to parks or the river. I don't think it's bad for the hobby for snakes to be seen around more and become more socially accepted. To those who think having a pet snake in a public environment where they are most likely going to pass someone who doesn't like them, do these people disagree with public displays? You might argue that they are properly sign posted and people know they are coming up to them but I know I have been walking along from time to time and randomly bumped into someone with a python or lizard out front of a petshop or close by to a display. You might also argue about the educational value of displays, well Rainbow is educating people not to fear snakes and to accept that they can be calm pets. Besides some of the displays I have been too make me think the demonstrators got their licenses from cereal boxes. Irresponsible probably, but your a kid, you learn from this stuff, that is what being a kid is about so don't let it get to you. Give your snake a couple of days to relax before you offer him that feed and he'll be fine. Sounds like he had quite the adventure and I'm sure there are plenty of people out there thinking differently about snakes tonight and talking about the young girl they saw walking her pet python.

my thoughts exactly.