What would you do? (RE-Big snake)

**Logan** · 02-20-2007, 11:05 AM

There will be NO snakes at my house and I don't blame you one bit. Open the doors for the BIL, but he needs to house the snake somewhere else.

**critter crazy** · 02-20-2007, 11:08 AM

Since I adore snakes, I would let him and his pal stay with me. But knowing many people who dont like snakes, I would have to say, you need to do what is in your best interest!

**Reachoutrescue** · 02-20-2007, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by critter crazy

Since I adore snakes, I would let him and his pal stay with me. But knowing many people who dont like snakes, I would have to say, you need to do what is in your best interest!

I agree. You need to do what is best for you and your family, while your BIL needs to do what is best for him and his snake.

**Vela** · 02-20-2007, 11:09 AM

I would let him move in with the snake. Even if I didn't like snakes, I highly doubt it runs around loose all over the house. I would just ask that he please keep it contained in its enclosure and kept in his room at all times, if he won't have a room then kept in a remote area of the house so as not to bother others. Snakes just sleep most of the day and are inobtrusive, you wouldn't even notice it unless he had it out and in your face, but I would just ask him to please keep it contained safely while there and let it go at that. But that's just me.

**Lori Jordan** · 02-20-2007, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Vela

I would let him move in with the snake. Even if I didn't like snakes, I highly doubt it runs around loose all over the house. I would just ask that he please keep it contained in its enclosure and kept in his room at all times, if he won't have a room then kept in a remote area of the house so as not to bother others. Snakes just sleep most of the day and are inobtrusive, you wouldn't even notice it unless he had it out and in your face, but I would just ask him to please keep it contained safely while there and let it go at that. But that's just me.

I agree with Vela,and i am terrified of them as long as he keeps the snake contained there should not be any problems.

**pitc9** · 02-20-2007, 11:24 AM

I don't care for snakes... but I've know people that have had them and I've been in houses with them and as long as the enclosure they are in is locked securely I don't think I'd mind.
Is there somewhere in your house he can put the snake so you don't have to see it all the time??

**lizbud** · 02-20-2007, 11:51 AM

It all depends on how close you are to this BIL and exactly how long
he & the snake would be staying. Is this guy reliable, honest, trustworthy?

I probaly would let them both stay, if it were for a limited amount of time
and the snake was kept securely inclosed in a container.I am not a snake
lover but I could accept it under these conditions.

**buttercup132** · 02-20-2007, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Vela

I would let him move in with the snake. Even if I didn't like snakes, I highly doubt it runs around loose all over the house. I would just ask that he please keep it contained in its enclosure and kept in his room at all times, if he won't have a room then kept in a remote area of the house so as not to bother others. Snakes just sleep most of the day and are inobtrusive, you wouldn't even notice it unless he had it out and in your face, but I would just ask him to please keep it contained safely while there and let it go at that. But that's just me.

I agree. And maybe if he wants to take it out he can do so in the bathroom or somthing and let it move around outside of the tank. Just keep it away from you. But they really aren't mean or anything.

**JenBKR** · 02-20-2007, 12:22 PM

BIL is not the most trustworthy person....and I am certainly not taking care of the snake. I really really hate snakes. Thank you for your responses.....I am still thinking.....I'll let you know what happens.

**mike001** · 02-20-2007, 12:49 PM

Snakes don't bother me, but I would ask that the snake be kept locked in the terranium. If it was a pet Tarrantula it could have ten padlocks on the container and the answer would be NO. Spiders make me freak out.

**JenBKR** · 02-20-2007, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by mike001

Snakes don't bother me, but I would ask that the snake be kept locked in the terranium. If it was a pet Tarrantula it could have ten padlocks on the container and the answer would be NO. Spiders make me freak out.

Pretend it's a spider - that's how I feel about snakes (well I also feel that way about spiders haha)

**borzoimom** · 02-20-2007, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by JenBKR

BIL is not the most trustworthy person....and I am certainly not taking care of the snake. I really really hate snakes. Thank you for your responses.....I am still thinking.....I'll let you know what happens.

The very fact you asked here, lead me to believe you do not consider him responsible... Fear of snakes is one thing ( me too) but responsible ownership makes the bridge that binds- and since you asked- I sort of thought that was your worry as well..

**Twisterdog** · 02-20-2007, 01:27 PM

It would depend, for me, on how he handles the snake.

If he has a large cage, and the snake can stay in it all the time, then I honestly don't see what the problem is. You could have him keep the snake in the room he is staying in, and keep the door shut all the time. Then you would never have to see it. I would also specify, if it were me, that he feed the snake only when you are gone. That is the problem I have personally with big snakes ... I like them, but I don't want to see or hear one eating its dinner, if it eats live food. I know its natural, but it bothers me. I wouldn't want to be home when that went on. But if you never see it, hear it, and you know it's going to be in a secure cage all the time, I would do it, as a favor for my family member.

If, however, you think he will not abide by your wishes and will let the snake out of it's cage if you don't want him to, then I would say no. It would depend entirely on how responsible, courteous and respectful you think he will.

**Vela** · 02-20-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Twisterdog

If, however, you think he will not abide by your wishes and will let the snake out of it's cage if you don't want him to, then I would say no. It would depend entirely on how responsible, courteous and respectful you think he will.

I agree with that. My initial statement was on the supposition he would do as you asked because you are doing him a favor by letting him stay there. If he will not abide those rules, then I'd say no. If he is willing to keep it away from everyone then it's no big deal. Snakes really don't make any sound while eating, so you'd never hear that anyway.

I personally cannot think of one creature I would not allow someone to keep with them, while staying with me, if they were responsible and courteous about it. Though if they are not, I would not welcome the drama and trauma that might ensue.

**ramanth** · 02-20-2007, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Vela

I would let him move in with the snake. Even if I didn't like snakes, I highly doubt it runs around loose all over the house. I would just ask that he please keep it contained in its enclosure and kept in his room at all times, if he won't have a room then kept in a remote area of the house so as not to bother others. Snakes just sleep most of the day and are inobtrusive, you wouldn't even notice it unless he had it out and in your face, but I would just ask him to please keep it contained safely while there and let it go at that. But that's just me.

I agree. But then I don't have a fear of snakes and even own one myself.