What would you do? (RE-Big snake)

[finn's mom]

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]

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.

[JenBKR]

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.

Thank you so much - that's basically how I feel. I have an intense fear of snakes.

I don't honestly know how responsible he is with this snake, but he has had pets in the past that were not well taken care of He has some level of mental...slowness I guess you could call it. He is a good person with a big heart, and I don't want to hurt him.

[Vela]

Well maybe you could sit down with him, and talk to him about how you feel about the snake. Perhaps he knows someone who could watch it for him, but also perhaps bring up the subject of how afraid you are of them and if he really can't find anywhere else, he can maybe bring the snake and leave it somewhere where you won't even have to see it. If you have a room you are letting him use tell him you just need to not ever see it, please keep it in the room at all times and safely contained. Of course you'll have to do what you feel right about, but I would just talk it over with him, and maybe you guys can work something out that will work for both of you. If he is going to be there for only two weeks or so, the snake wouldn't even need to eat in that time and could be fed later once he moves again. Good luck, hope you can work something out.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

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...........

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Just for you

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=122487

[JenBKR]

Oh Neesy, that just sent shivers down my spine!

[petslover]

I would have to say No.. I am not fond of snakes and defintley wouldn't want one in my house.

I know you want to help your brother in law, but you need to remember its your house your rules.

I would tell him to find a temporary home for his snake.

[ramanth]

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.

[JenBKR]

Update - BIL did move in last night, but the snake did not. He was able to find a friend to house the snake while he looks for an apartment...WHEW! Thanks everyone!

[ramanth]

Good news all around!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Glad your dilemma was solved there.