Splat, the Ball Python

[adamanteus]

When you say "rescue" do you go to your local animal rescue center and bring these animals home or are you in some sort of program?

I no longer take in rescues, but at one time, for years, I worked as a consultant herpetologist for the local authorities (RSPCA, Environmental Health, HM Customs, Police etc) During this time I dealt with many reptiles and learned a great deal.
These days I'm a Garter Snake 'hobbyist'.

[Lori P]

or are you in some sort of program?

Brett, James needs to be in some sort of program, but mostly we just humor him, pat him on the head, and tell him he's a good boy....

Just teasing, James. We luv ya.

[adamanteus]

James needs to be in some sort of program,

Yeah, a little 'rehab' might be a good idea.

[dashnu]

Haha, you guys are a riot. I'll keep that in mind and throw a bone every now and then.

[jeanette]

well there is a slight dissagreement here :0
snakes can learn to enjoy human contact, on the picture i posted earlier you can just see some scars left from when the python had a nasty case of scale rot. he had it when i got him and i had to clean the area twice a day, a ritual of soaking, wiping and drying. In my opinion the snake came to realise that i was infact easing his pain and discomfort, and therefore sees people differently.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

I have noticed that if a snake has a dry shed and I help them take it off with some water and my fingers... they relax once they realize I am pulling the stuck skin off for them!

[adamanteus]

Absolutely. But would you say that means they 'learn to enjoy human contact'?
Personally, I think not.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

nope. hey just think that gettin old skin off feels goooooood.

[enigma200316]

I think its more they tolerate you and learn a routine of you being around........

[Snake lover 3-25]

i think mine enjoy me....... or maybe it's just the food i give them????? NAH!!!!!!!! they love me!!!