Escapee, recaught with baggage

[Tim C.]

As a matter of fact I do interact with all my snakes on a daily basis. That being said I have over 40 snakes currently and have had hundreds of others in the past only having one escape at which time I made sure and searched all over until I found it that same day. Regardless of whether it was mentioned before I can still give my opinion. Releasing is the absolute worst option. Everyone that has given their opinion and yet you still feel the need to disagree with everyone. There is no point in asking a question when you knew exactly what you were going to do with them from the beginning.....

I am just looking for insight on why one decision is better than the other as many have posted. I don't disagree with everyone, many have posted good suggestions.
Where do you keep your 40 snakes in little plastic prisons, stacked on shelves like they are a comic book collection so you can brag about how many you have. You cant possibly give 40 snakes the attention it takes to call them pets, they are merely livestock. Why do you care about my snakes if you treat yours like numbers? You have a right to your opinion as I have a right to disagree with it. If you feel like I asked a pointless question then refrain from posting pointless answers. Have a good day giving your snakes the attention they deserve for a maximum of .6 hours each if you stay up for 24 hrs.

[Stefan-A]

I am just looking for insight on why one decision is better than the other as many have posted. I don't disagree with everyone, many have posted good suggestions.
Where do you keep your 40 snakes in little plastic prisons, stacked on shelves like they are a comic book collection so you can brag about how many you have. You cant possibly give 40 snakes the attention it takes to call them pets, they are merely livestock. Why do you care about my snakes if you treat yours like numbers? You have a right to your opinion as I have a right to disagree with it. If you feel like I asked a pointless question then refrain from posting pointless answers. Have a good day giving your snakes the attention they deserve for a maximum of .6 hours each if you stay up for 24 hrs.

What sort of attention do you think they need? They're not social animals, they don't get enjoyment from petting or being dragged out of their familiar surroundings and exposed and they're definitely not toys. Those who treat their animals "as numbers" are usually doing it right. Ideally, you'd treat them as houseplants or fish; See to their needs and keep your hands off.

I agree with most the things you posted but with some of the answers you gave I think you may have misinterpreted what the situation is. From your comments I get the feeling you think my statements are different than they were. You need to read all the posts and not just the last few. I do appreciate your input, thanks

Be specific. I was.

[Tim C.]

What sort of attention do you think they need? They're not social animals, they don't get enjoyment from petting or being dragged out of their familiar surroundings and exposed and they're definitely not toys. Those who treat their animals "as numbers" are usually doing it right. Ideally, you'd treat them as houseplants or fish; See to their needs and keep your hands off.


Be specific. I was.

My snake loves to held, whats more she likes to be rubbed fast and firm never striking but continuously coming back for more. When I open the door to her viv she comes to me like a dog. If you look closely at the pics you will see my snakes are holding me, with no attempt of escaping or showing signs of fear or discontent. Why have a snake if not to enjoy it and it you?

[Stefan-A]

Why have a snake if not to enjoy it and it you?

It doesn't enjoy you.

[Tim C.]

Thanks to all who have given constructive advise and helped me make my decision. My cousin warned me that if I posted anything on this site I would get two good answers and the rest would be from self riotous know it alls. I feel I recieved more than two good answers, thanks to those who were constructive, Have a nice day.

[guidofatherof5]

Thanks to all who have given constructive advise and helped me make my decision. My cousin warned me that if I posted anything on this site I would get two good answers and the rest would be from self riotous know it alls. I feel I recieved more than two good answers, thanks to those who were constructive, Have a nice day.

Bad form.

You are mistaking passion for self righteousness. Insulting comments will not gather you help.

[Tim C.]

Bad form.

You are mistaking passion for self righteous. Insulting comments will not gather you help.

Just repeating the warning that my cousin gave me. if you read my comment you will see I dont totally agree. Furthermore I have already been told by one of your members that is the norm here so apparently my cousin is not the only one who feels that way. Probably many more that agree I suspect. Made my decision, Thanks, Good day

[guidofatherof5]

Just repeating the warning that my cousin gave me. if you read my comment you will see I dont totally agree. Furthermore I have already been told by one of your members that is the norm here so apparently my cousin is not the only one who feels that way. Probably many more that agree I suspect. Made my decision, Thanks, Good day

Probably even more that don't. Good bye.

[Stefan-A]

Thanks to all who have given constructive advise and helped me make my decision. My cousin warned me that if I posted anything on this site I would get two good answers and the rest would be from self riotous know it alls. I feel I recieved more than two good answers, thanks to those who were constructive, Have a nice day.

"Know it alls"... This is a public forum. There are people here from just about every field. Mine happens to be environmental protection. Am I not supposed to tell about the problems from that perspective?

[gregmonsta]

Thanks to all who have given constructive advise and helped me make my decision.

And the decision is?

My cousin warned me that if I posted anything on this site I would get two good answers and the rest would be from self riotous know it alls.

There's nothing self-righteous about our comments or criticism .... maybe if you were less defensive and open to reasonable statement and critique there would be less of a need to spell out the facts for you. You're being self-righteous (that's how you spell it, by the way) when you decide to state that you would do something because of your personal feelings inspite of the facts offered.
Contrary to your cousin's warnings this is actually a forum where you're less likely to experience a full on 'flaming', which you don't deserve for the questions asked, but may be entitled to for your attitude.