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Old 05-24-2008, 09:40 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

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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'.
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Old 05-24-2008, 09:46 AM   #22 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 05-24-2008, 09:49 AM   #23 (permalink)
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James needs to be in some sort of program,
Yeah, a little 'rehab' might be a good idea.
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Old 05-24-2008, 09:57 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

Haha, you guys are a riot. I'll keep that in mind and throw a bone every now and then.
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Old 05-24-2008, 03:19 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

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.
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Old 05-24-2008, 07:00 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

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!
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Old 05-24-2008, 07:05 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

Absolutely. But would you say that means they 'learn to enjoy human contact'?
Personally, I think not.
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Old 05-24-2008, 07:11 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

nope. hey just think that gettin old skin off feels goooooood.
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

I think its more they tolerate you and learn a routine of you being around........
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Old 05-24-2008, 09:43 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Re: Splat, the Ball Python

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