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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
 Posted - 10/08/2010 : 15:21:00
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Originally posted by ilovemypets1988
thats vary true, and i guess that as snakes recieve info through the atmosphere surrounding them, then ues i suppose they could have feelings, as they would feel the atmoshpere, whether it would be a possitive or negative one and would react accordingly, so yea i do see your point on that one.
i remember about 5 or 6 yrs ago, there was a show going on abwt the education of snakes, and they had a king python there, 6 or 7 ft long, if i remember correctly, and it bit someone and they was going to put it down and away for biting, so i told them not to and that if they want someone to hold the snake to show to the crowd, then i would take hold of it, so anyway, i did the handling for them and the snake didnt even try to bite me, even tho his head was resting rite on top of my head, i guess it felt confortable?
Wow, that's brilliant, good for you!! |
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ilovemypets1988
Hatchling
United Kingdom
328 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2010 : 17:07:24
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| well tbh, i wasnt gonna let anyone put anything down, just becoz it was reacting to its surroundings and instinctt |
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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2010 : 22:15:07
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| Haven't been on in a while, it's nice to read peoples opinions on this! It appears we all have pretty much the same conclusion. i.e- snakes are awesome :) |
     
0.1 normal (Miami) - Hugo
0.1 hypo Motley - Spunky
0.1 MBK - Tequila. RIP
Horses, bearded dragons, a red tailed boa constrictor, a tortoise, a cat and a dog |
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180 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2010 : 23:36:10
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| i have a snake because i love unusual aminals, reps especially. Low maintenance, low cost, always a controversy of some sort when people come round, love educating people on snakes and seeing their fascination, i get a lot of satisfaction from handling my corn, and i feel she likes to be handled as she sometimes seems to fall asleep in my hand, must be comfortable and relaxed to do that. Not too keen on her pooing on the rug in the lounge yesterday though....ha ha |
09 Amel Corn
West Mids
STU
Wishlist - Snow, Anery Lavender, Stripe of some sort, Diffused Caramel, Whiteout, Tessera.
Plus a Royal Python. |
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BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2010 : 14:00:29
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Wait till she does what one of mine did - goes to sleep in your sleeve and deposits a load of gooey brown stuff!  (Not!) |
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Posted - 18/08/2010 : 16:01:38
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| mmmm nice......(not!) |
09 Amel Corn
West Mids
STU
Wishlist - Snow, Anery Lavender, Stripe of some sort, Diffused Caramel, Whiteout, Tessera.
Plus a Royal Python. |
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FiestaSTLou
Yearling
United Kingdom
556 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2010 : 16:51:37
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I have a snake because of my partner haha! it was him that started it off, he has always liked them but couldnt get one when he lived at home as his mum is terrofied, so when he moved into mine, i bought him a baby royal for xmas, I went on my own with a friend and fell in love there and then, i had never nearly been interested in them, was never really scared, they just didint facinate me but i think that was more because of my lack of experience seeing them and knowledge of them which is why i think alot of people are scared of them and instantly think silly things.. the most popular i get from ppl is "eww u have a snake! will u die if it bites you" makes me chuckle... lol I have fallen big time for them tho, i think its the facination watching them combined with mystery in them.. i dont know what mystery lol i just think they look rather mysterious lol as for emotions, i also beleive its all down to instinct in them, i beleive they can feel stressed, but not sad, and comfortable with their surroundings rather than feeling happy if that makes sence?
I like them tho as they bring me comfort, if im having a pooey day i can get the royal out and it will make me smile watching him slither about me and the bed like hes having a party lol altho it may not be a emotion to the royal it brings emotion to me thinking he is happy :)
Then there is the practicallity of owning a snake, i can go away for up to a week wthout having to worry about feeds aslong as my mum changes the water which she dosnt mind :) and they are low cost and low matainance. |
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Scarlett
Hatchling
United Kingdom
363 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2010 : 18:39:53
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I really enjoy the educating others part of keeping snakes. Most have never seen one in person, let alone held one. I've always been fascinated by them and have never felt threatened, whereas I suppose others might do. I'm happy to answer peoples questions because it makes me feel like there's less prejudice against them =]
As for them feeling bored or entertained, I would say it is all instinct when it comes to them checking out their new surroundings and seeing if it's secure or not. It's like us walking around a home we've just moved in to to see if there's anything of a danger to us. |
 
0.0.1 Amel Corn -Ember.
1.0.0 Bloodred Corn - Loki.
0.0.1 MBK - Apollo.
1.1.0 Cats - Moggy and Pretty Girl.
0.0.1 Royal Python - Odin R.I.P 20/6/10.
Wishlist = Pied Sided Bloodred, Anery Stripe, Coral Stripe, Bloodred, Green Blotched Snow,
Strawberry Snow Stripe.
Location = Chatham, Kent. |
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can snakes have fun?
