why you should buy a blood python

[bigcountry]

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/DyeHard/story?id=2072458&page=1

[darkstarsinner]

okay, and that has what to do with buying blood pythons? To me their is no comaprison in beauty. All that causes problems is ignorance. But that could be possible with any snake. And their are probably quite a few other non-native species out there reeking havoc as well. Just none quite as big.

[Kilhd]

Just because there are alot of irresponsible people in FL. who have released or "given up on" their burms does NOT mean we should buy blood pythons. That's one of the most asinine forum topics I have seen in a quite a while. Just my thought, thanks! :)

[Morti]

I think what BC is pointing out largely involves the quote "Does Florida really Need burmese pythons?"

I can't imagine that banning large constrictors is too far off in the sunshine state. Bloods would be like balls in that regard: They don't get big enough for anyone to worry about.

[bigcountry]

What I was saying, as a general rule, general people have no business buying a snake that will achieve the size and mass of a burm or a retic...and I just used bloods, because I like bloods, you could've thrown in carpet python, ball python, woma, green tree python, whatever stays "smaller." I just used bloods, as I keep them and they achieve a nice large python girth, but not the length.

But yes, from what I understand Florida is talking about banning these animals, and not just burms, but quite a few reptiles (pythons, monitors, etc) overall. And what is the reason? General people who have no business buying them in the first place, and then irresponsibly disposing of them. It only gives support to those who oppose our beliefs.

In all honesty, and feel free to give me heat over this, but if you can't take the animal, it may be better to euthanize it, than to release it.

Now I am not one to judge (often), but when someone states that they are worried about getting another snake, because the snake that they currently own might get jealous and have it's feelings hurt, I have to wonder about this person.

[Kilhd]

Thanks BC for that reply, I now better understand what you were originally getting at. I am with you on most of the thoughts about general public shouldn't have a large python/boa/monitor. (and dogs for that matter) :)

[darkstarsinner]

Okay BC I understand what u were saying. Thats all it took. It seemed to me like you were just being ignorant. And as for the Jealousy thing, you know how you were refering to me. Don't do that. My snake is like a dog to me. I bet you think your dog Loves you, and gets jealous when your playing with another dog and not him. This is one of those other times you shouldn't judge. I'm not one of these little kids who just buy a snake cause it's cool. I put seriouse thought into what I do. So that I don't become one of those idiots that have to kill an inocent snake for no reason. I have a connection with my Burm and whether you "think" or not that she feels emotions, I do. You don't and thats your opinion and I'm fine with that, but NEVER EVER try to wit me out like that. Not funny and not the least bit respectable. Oh and so you know for the most part I agreed with you. Don't you feel childish?

[B Ott]

[color=black]In all honesty, and feel free to give me heat over this, but if you can't take the animal, it may be better to euthanize it, than to release it.


You are absolutely correct! If it comes down to releasing or euthanizing an exotic animal, there is only one choice...

That being said, I can't wait to get down there to catch some pythons :)

[bigcountry]

actually i don't feel foolish, and I garuntee you i wasn't the only one who rolled my eyes when i read that.

now as far as you having this conncetion with your snake...do you think your snake would be sad if you sold it to someone else? do you think your snake would be sad if you never handled it again?

truth is, as long your snake was fed and cared for properly, it wouldn't care about you. sorry if that hurts, but that is how it works.

in my opinion, another part of the problem, is people who buy these large constrictors and treat them like a dog or a cat, to which they are very much not. respect is lost for what the animal is and can do, and a false perception is gained for what it is not.

It is those times when trouble tends to rise and needless and unwanted publicity becomes the result of people thinking they are so "considerate" of their reptile's "feelings" when in fact, they are just putting their own emotional needs before the animals' well being.

I do not feel childish or ignorant for my comments, i do fear what happens when people put their own emotional needs before the actual care that an animal deserves as they are our captives and rely soley on us, the captor, for their well being.



Okay BC I understand what u were saying. Thats all it took. It seemed to me like you were just being ignorant. And as for the Jealousy thing, you know how you were refering to me. Don't do that. My snake is like a dog to me. I bet you think your dog Loves you, and gets jealous when your playing with another dog and not him. This is one of those other times you shouldn't judge. I'm not one of these little kids who just buy a snake cause it's cool. I put seriouse thought into what I do. So that I don't become one of those idiots that have to kill an inocent snake for no reason. I have a connection with my Burm and whether you "think" or not that she feels emotions, I do. You don't and thats your opinion and I'm fine with that, but NEVER EVER try to wit me out like that. Not funny and not the least bit respectable. Oh and so you know for the most part I agreed with you. Don't you feel childish?

[darkstarsinner]

And believe me, she doesn't even come close to being neglected for any sort of emotion. How many people can truly say they supply their snake with fresh clean water everyday? How many people clean their tank twice a week? NOt many. Whether they fell like they have a connection or not. And I know what she is capable of. I don't doubt that she could kill me in a mere moment. And I respect that. But a Dog could do the same thing. Right or wrong? Why do pits have bad reps? How many people have been painfuly killed or mawed by a dog? Compared to a snake? Hmmm?? Now I am tryin to end this arguement. I already got negative points for comming off rude in my first response when I wasn't trying to. And as for the emotions thing, I could truly care less about what you think about it. Thats the bottmon line. I don't doubt that you take good care of your reptiles. And I highly doubt that they are neglected. But other than that I have no respect for you. You made a statemant, than I made mine and it got blown out of proportion and people began to act like school girls, intentionaly. It's over. We both understand that the other doesn't care.

[nocturnalcreations]

I wish my snakes loved me like my dogs. But they don't.....They only like me when I have a rat.... My dogs like me as soon as they see me even if I have no food in my hand.

[darkstarsinner]

lol. My snake gets excited when I walk in the door. As soon as I open the top to her tank she flies out into my arms. I have my reasons why I think what I do.

[bigcountry]

I am sure he (the snake) does...and I am sure you do too!

"It was very tame and friendly," he said. "It used to curl up on the floor and watch football with us. This is all pretty hard to believe."

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/626052/replies?c=13

[JERICO]

What a crazy thread, its like you have decided to go anti burmese , I realise that some people are irresponsible but theres no need to tar everyone with the same brush.

I know its bad over there anti wise but when you have other reptile keepers with an anti view on large constrictors then you have no chance.

Once large constrictors have been banned then they will move onto the next size down and so on, you'l end up keeping corn snakes.

You have to stick together.



People have the same right to keep Burmese pythons as you do blood pythons

[darkstarsinner]

I know she can be dangerous. I respect that. Never said I didn't. And I also know that any dog could turn at any minute and so could any other animal. Believing that she could have feelings doesn't meen I don't know that she could turn. Humans do it too. Does that meen your not going to have a baby-human instead you'll have a goat?


I agree Jerico, and any snake especialy the big ones like the Blood, could cause problems. Like I said in my first post, you know the one that was takin as being rude to you (BC). It's not the snake it's the ignorant people who owned them.

[boidubrid]

any snake especialy the big ones like the Blood, could cause problems.

I know this thread is for the most part over. but. Bloods and STP's rarely get over 4 1/2' and if they get bigger than that it still isnt a threat to many.

[darkstarsinner]

but anything can happen with any snake.

[boidubrid]

Buyt not like aburm could do the damage. I understand you defending the species you prefer but think of what has already happened. It isnt much saving to do now.