many people use alcohol in one way or another, its better than water which will often make the animal bite down harder,
I cant say for Grappa, but people definitely use mouth wash which has alcohol, or hand sanitizer
I'll give that a go next time (hopefuly the're wont be a next time). Also he isn't showing any signes of sickness so I think we're alright.I saw an article on this subject by Simon Stone of Southern Cross Reptiles who advised dabbing a little alcohol on YOUR skin near the snakes snout, to make it let go. That would be preferable to pouring it directly on the snake in my opinion.
Thanks Pauls_Pythons. Satisfying to hear from the BHP expert.Those urates are quite normal for a bhp.
Thanks Pauls_Pythons. Satisfying to hear from the BHP expert.
Same, gotta love the BHPs' . Favorite species of snake no doubt.No expert here mate. Just an enthusiast.
Thanks for all your replies. I understand both views. I'll keep an eye on his future poops and hopefully we haven't caused any major harm
Thanks -Adam-. I am relieved to hear this. I will try a different tactic to make him let go next time.I'm no expert - but I doubt you've caused harm. By all means try something else in future first if you want - but I wouldn't lose any sleep over what you've done worrying about what you've done as I too have seen umpteen resources of people recommending alcohol as a method - I've even seen it promoted on this very forum by a number of people. I'd hazard a guess that some of the other methods (including manhandling it) could have potential to do more harm. More importantly - I would imagine that if alcohol was a serious risk of causing harm - with so many people that use it and recommend it - there would be real world examples of the aftermath as a warning and not just speculation.
BTW- that's a beautiful BHP you have there! Gorgeous.
After his reaction to grappa I doubt he'll get a taste for ale. But you never know....
I doubt you have done any harm either , there just has to be a better way. By the way Adam, you would be surprised how many people die from consuming alcohol mate , IT IS POISONOUS , why do you think they use it in hand sanitizer or as a disinfectant ?
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