My new pet snake *PICS*

[chilling in muscadine]

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Awesome, this reminds me of a few of years back I was at a used tire place putting a tire on a old clucker I had. lol Anyway the two big ole strong men working there found a black widow and were having a fit, trying to figure out how to kill it. They were terrified. Of course I had a fit that they were planning on killing it. What I ended up doing was putting the spider inside a plastic shopping bag, tieing it up good like a balloon and took it home and let it go in my backyard. lol

Shame on that little bitty spider for scareing those big ole men.

They both looked at me like I was nuts but I saved the spiders life.

 

[CharlestonChick]

Yay! I love spiders, insects and other bugs.
I'm uploading pictures now, and I will post them (or probably a link to them) tomorrow!

 

[redhen]

Snakes i can do...Spiders, not so much!

Its cause they have all those legs and fangs and eyes!! to grab and kill and eat you with... ahhh!

 

[CharlestonChick]

http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/svenjaxeller/wildlife/?albumview=slideshow

I posted a link so that others aren't startled by the spiders, I know some people really can't handle them.

So, click if you would like to view my collection of photos.

ETA: You can click on individual pictures to see them bigger.

 

[Faverolle]

Please tell me your not keeping venomous snakes in aquariums in your bed/livingroom!!!

 

[theOEGBman]

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Please tell me you're not trying to destroy this awesome thread.

 

[Faverolle]

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Please tell me you're not trying to destroy this awesome thread.

Are you kidding? I was one of the largest reptile breeders in the U.S. until I cut back about 5 years ago, I still have several hundred snakes myself. I'm not trying to destroy any thread! I'm just concerned that proper precautions are not being taken with venomous animals. More and more each year it's getting harder and harder to keep venomous animals because of "accidents". Looking at the many pictures that were posted they appear to be in aquariums which really are not that safe for any snakes, especially venomous. Any responsible keeper of venomous reptiles keeps them in a secure cage like Neodesha's and in a locked room that is snake proof from possible escapes and also people proof from unwanted visitors entering unattended which is also generally required by most states.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Gorgeous pics CharlestonChick!!! Aren't spiders the most beautiful creatures! And Millicent, too, of course.

You sound like my Father, Redhen!!! LOL He has no issue with snakes. I suppose he is part of the reason I love then, in fact. I remember him catching all the harmless ones he found and letting my brother and I play with them before releasing them when we were children. However, you see a spider, he is like a 6' 4" tall little girl!!!

I hope you scolded that spider for scaring the men, Chilling!!!!

Poor men!!!

It amazes me that far more men than women are terrified of creepy crawlies!!! Oh, and I relocated a Black Widow in a zippy bag once (a gallon size for her comfort). She was hanging out on my front porch with her egg and, understandably, not too friendly. So, I gathered her and her preborn children and took them to an ancient old abandoned house where no one could bother her. I figured I have enough bug control with all the others and she could have her own space.

 

[geareduplyn]

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Please tell me you're not trying to destroy this awesome thread.

Are you kidding? I was one of the largest reptile breeders in the U.S. until I cut back about 5 years ago, I still have several hundred snakes myself. I'm not trying to destroy any thread! I'm just concerned that proper precautions are not being taken with venomous animals. More and more each year it's getting harder and harder to keep venomous animals because of "accidents". Looking at the many pictures that were posted they appear to be in aquariums which really are not that safe for any snakes, especially venomous. Any responsible keeper of venomous reptiles keeps them in a secure cage like Neodesha's and in a locked room that is snake proof from possible escapes and also people proof from unwanted visitors entering unattended which is also generally required by most states.

I'm with you Faverolle. I was shocked when I saw the OP picture of the Pygmy on a bedspread. Venomous reptiles are whole lot of responsibility and should be kept accordingly. Most communities also require Dangerous Animal Permits with periodical inspection of the facility in which they are kept.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

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Reading this leads me to believe these are people who not only know what they are doing, but are also LEGALLY and, therefore, safely keeping these animals. I believe she also mentioned doing something of a training class type thing to educate people about the snakes they are keeping. Doesn't sound like your average Joe Schmo catching venomous snakes to look cool.