What would you do? (RE-Big snake)

**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.

**finn's mom** · 02-20-2007, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Vela

Snakes really don't make any sound while eating, so you'd never hear that anyway.

You are right, but whatever it's eating might.

I know I always left the house with my pet rat, Luli, when my ex would feed his snake. I didn't want her to hear the rat cry when it was placed in the tank, which I did hear once and don't ever want to hear again!

I think I'd let him stay if he was a responsible person and would respect your wishes and your dislike for his choice of pets.

**Cataholic** · 02-20-2007, 02:07 PM

I could not let a snake into my home. While I don't know if it reaches the level of a true phobia, I have a ridiculous fear of snakes. Ridiculous. I could not sleep comfortably in a housssse that has a sssnake. Ssssorry ssssnake loversssss. Couldn't do it, no matter how much I loved the family/friend member.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 02-21-2007, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

You are right, but whatever it's eating might.

I know I always left the house with my pet rat, Luli, when my ex would feed his snake. I didn't want her to hear the rat cry when it was placed in the tank, which I did hear once and don't ever want to hear again!

that alone would convince me not to let Mr Snake within a million miles of my home. I know they have to eat but...........

**ramanth** · 02-23-2007, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

You are right, but whatever it's eating might.

I know I always left the house with my pet rat, Luli, when my ex would feed his snake. I didn't want her to hear the rat cry when it was placed in the tank, which I did hear once and don't ever want to hear again!

Well captive snakes shouldn't be fed live anyway but that's a whole other argument.