releasing my snake :(

[snakems]

*sniff sniff*

... so spring is fast approaching & soon it will be time for me to let snakems go back into the wild where she came from.
though possibly irrational, Ive been worrying about things lately when i think of doing this.
For those of you who know more than I, I'd like to ask some questions that may not even necessarily be "answerable" lol
However I'd appreciate opinions if that is in fact the case.

I know she was originally wild and I know she will know what to do and her instincts will take right over when i let her go, but Ive been wondering if she will be more susceptible to injury/being someone's lunch, or starving because she's gotten so used to me providing her with food, and protection.
I mean Im not a COMPLETE ****** so i know shes not gonna be completely clueless when she gets out there but as far as movements & sounds go and the way she's come to really enjoy being handled I feel like thats going to screw up her judgement out there. Like here she's so used to noise and me sticking my hand in the cage to get her (she comes out of wherever she is when she hears the lid open, and climbs right up my hand/arm like she's been expecting me) that I feel like predators are going to be able to do the same kind of thing and she wont react defensively or try to escape as quickly as she normally would before I took her in. This really just worries me and I was wondering what you guys think about the whole transition into the wild again. Its not like she's a store bought snake or anything but it seems she's gotten so "domesticated" so quickly.
Am I worrying over nothing or is this a legitimate concern?

[snakems]

sorry! I said something offensive out of a shameful habit I have to curse or say rude words
no ill intent!

[gregmonsta]

The points you raised are valid ... but I'm pretty shure her natural instincts will kick in as soon as she gets out there. As it stands she's had the winter of her life . Any behaviours associated to her time in captivity should in theory revert to some degree. It's natural that you care but it's your choice. Either option (keeping/releasing) seem perfectly valid.

[Snake lover 3-25]

or.... you could just keep her especially if she has adjusted well to captivity.... and it seems like it would save you a lot of worry

[snakems]

The points you raised are valid ... but I'm pretty shure her natural instincts will kick in as soon as she gets out there. As it stands she's had the winter of her life . Any behaviours associated to her time in captivity should in theory revert to some degree. It's natural that you care but it's your choice. Either option (keeping/releasing) seem perfectly valid.

thanks that is helpful. any of your ideas/knowledge/opinions are appreciated!

[adamanteus]

Sayra. I think you should keep her. I honestly do.

[Snake lover 3-25]

me too

[snakems]

or.... you could just keep her especially if she has adjusted well to captivity.... and it seems like it would save you a lot of worry

yeah....
unfortunately my cat is HELLBENT on getting to the tank and im close to slow as far as being attentive. I really shouldnt have any type of animal that needs me any more than an outside cat lol
I love her but aside from the fact that I know she'd be happier in the wild, I just dont trust myself with snakes since she was attacked by the cat. I've had nightmares about it every night since lol
NO JOKE.

[Snake lover 3-25]

could you reinforce the cage so that the cat can't get her?

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol i vote yes and i'm the # 5 top poster so i get 200 votes lol