Big Snake Safety
I pity the unsuspecting person who looks out the back door to see a giant python working on its tan. Big snake safety is vital. After all, large snakes are large enough to make meals of young children or pets.Under no circumstances should a large constrictor ever be allowed to roam free in a room that is occupied by humans. Even though a snake may have been around humans since its birth, it is still a wild animal, with all its natural behaviors and instincts intact. If, for whatever reason, the snake suddenly feels threatened, or if it momentarily confuses its keepers with food, it can attack suddenly and unpredictably. Here are four simple but vital rules for keeping a large boa or python:
(1) Never handle the large snake alone.
(2) Never allow a large snake to roam in a room occupied by humans.
(3) Never allow the scent of a prey animal to get on you when handling a large snake.
(4) Always keep the large snake in a securely locked escape-proof enclosure, accessible only by you.
We love snakes and want them (and you) to be safe at all times.
