Why Rocky is loose in the car

[Deej85]

Despite that some people practice improper husbandry either through ignorance or willfully, we should try to refrain from insulting them. Even if they deserve it.

attacking someone verbally (whether they deserve it or not) will put their back up and they will not listen to you, no matter what you say. They are more likely to abandon the forum, never to return. Any knowledge or wisdom that could be imparted to them in the future is now lost.


It is better to be firm in your opinion and use reason not attacks to get your point across. It is true that some people disregard reason, but yelling at them doesn't help.


I also cringe when the media grabs onto a story about snakes and puts a negative spin on it. ( snakes are like cat nip to them.) Or when I hear a story about someone not keeping a snake safely (either for the snake or the person)


Reptiles are far more sensitive to specific care then other types of pets, like cats and dogs. In regards to necessity of specific environmental conditions and diet. Similarly because reptiles are so different it is more difficult for us to rely on intuition to decide what is right or wrong in terms of proper care. People don't understand the natural behavior of snakes and are surprised when they act differently then they expect. Snakes aren't social animals and we shouldn't treat them as such. Plus the fact that reptiles, snakes in particular are used as a status symbol to show how cool a person is.


I think the best way to combat ignorance is by teaching and demonstrating to the public (especially through media). It is from fear and ignorance that irrational laws are created. Perhaps someone should give a demonstration to government officials.

[Aaron_S]

I asked a question, and it was answered. I then gave reason to why it was a bad idea for a snake to be loose in a car. I tried the polite way first, just as I've done with other forum members. If they refuse to listen, refuse to believe me, then they aren't going to listen to anybody, no matter how you say it.

[C#@$e]

ok i think we need to stop because this is about why rocky is loose in the car not about safe and unsafe practices if you wanna talk about that make a new theard or how ever you spell it ok.

[gonesnakee]

Originally Posted by C#@$e

ok i think we need to stop because this is about why rocky is loose in the car not about safe and unsafe practices if you wanna talk about that make a new theard or how ever you spell it ok.

Uh a loose snake in the car is all about unsafe practices Nuff said though Mark

[springtech]

Holy crap this is almost funny but not.
I agree with Deej... and Mark clearly knows what hes talking about.
I just dont get why you'd want to drive around with your snake?!? lol people never cease to amaze me... thats why I live on the island...
Peace