Would you date someone who likes big snakes?

Question

Like a Boa Constrictor?

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I'm not afraid of snakes. In fact, I love them. But I'm not a fan of keeping them in captivity. I had snakes and lizards for pets when I was a kid, and they are a big responsibility. You have to take care of them and feed them. And do you know what "big" snakes eat?

Snakes belong in their natural habitat. I hate the exotic pet trade.

As I said, I had some snakes as pets when I was a kid. They all eventually died. In my teens, I had a 75 gallon aquarium with exotic fish. All that stuff was cool, but I think of my reasons. It had to do with a fascination with nature. But it barely occurred to me that it was bad for the animals. And removing wild animals from their natural habitats contributes to the decimating of ecosystems. So having such pets for personal enjoyment is actually immature, short sighted, and rather selfish and callous.

Once I had a good job, had the ability to see more of the world and spend less time at home, I eventually grew out of the desire to own living decorations.

A thing about responsible pet ownership is, you can't just take off and travel or do things whenever you want. That's one reason why I never really liked it when girlfriends had pets. A couple of mine had dogs, and dogs are a pain in the ass.

So I have no problem with snakes, per se, but I wouldn't want the responsibility. It would be a minor negative check mark against a potential girlfriend. I want to spend my time with her, as opposed to admiring or playing with her pets.

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

I've owned snakes before, and they are cool to have, but also something of a hassle, as many pets tend to be. I wouldn't really want that additional hassle for myself, but I wouldn't care if she had them. I enjoy holding them on occasion, if I know someone who has them.

Dargil · Answer

The largest constrictor I have handled alone was 9.5 ft. Ordinary Boa Constrictor.
The largest constrictor I have handled with others was 15 ft. It bit my hand and left permanent scars. It was a Reticulated Python. I didn't like them. I just wasn't afraid of them.

Aussie-guy · Answer

Absolutely. I used to have pet pythons, and I'm qualified as a venomous snake handler. Snakes don't bother me. And this country is home to the deadliest.

Pyrofox · Answer

I mean one of my closest high school friends owns a giant anaconda that they tamed to be really kind OwO. Admittedly she feeds it like 2 to 3 chickens so by the time you handle it. It is in a literal food coma. And its probably thinking oh great another human here to that is going to bother me as I'm trying to just digest my mother bleeping food XD.

humanearth · Answer

used to have a rattle snake when I was younger

then one day during a party. two of my stupid friends decided to sneak into the room where the snake was kept and then decided to get the snake high on pot

needless to say The next day I decided to give the snake to the zoo

I didn't want someone to die.

noohair · Answer

Constrictors are cool but you have to be careful around young children and when you sleep. I few yours ago, I saw where a constrictor got out and strangled their owner while the person slept. Maybe they wanted fresh and not frozen.

InferiorElegy · Answer

I like snakes but I'm not putting myself out there ever again for rejection.

snackthatsmilesback · Answer

That would be so cool. Like a betta is cool, but a SNAKE? would be cooler. 🐍

exitseven · Answer

As long as she keeps it in a cage when I am there I am okay with it. As soon as she starts talking about taking it to bed, I'm outta there.

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

Would you date someone who likes Bats? If yes, then yeah!!! On board!

clampfan101 · Answer

As long as she knows what she’s doing. lol Snakes are cool.
She’ll also have to keep in mind I’ll want a dog eventually. I don’t know if having a dog and snake together would be a good idea… If it’s fine, we’re good. :)

kellytheman · Answer

I would I wouldn't not date someone if they had a snake or some sort of animal. I always thought rattle snakes where cool same with cobras. As long she likes my snake if you know what I mean lol.

RichSD · Answer

It wouldn't be a deal breaker as long as it was always caged, because I own cats :)

FTnWo · Answer

Well yeah snakes are cool af and I wanna watch him eat something

Mangospacho · Answer

After Tiger King, I tend to be cautious around people who have a strong affinity to a particular animal, especially snakes.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Probably not. I wouldn't date someone who consorted with any animal known to be dangerous.

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

A girl who admit to being a snake enthusiast just like myself sounds like a future wife in my book.

DWornock · Answer

Sure, provided they are not dangerous, and many big snakes are not dangerous.

mrkdvsn · Answer

My wife used to have about 6 snakes, that she even carried around in public. But thankfully she no longer has any

Waldoe · Answer

as long as they don't bring it to bed with us... yes

Pterodon · Answer

I own a six foot bull snake

Better_off_here · Answer

i think they may be trying to compensate for something they are missing.

AngelMegumin · Answer

Y not? Dating rarely hurts.

Anon621 · Answer

Nope I don't like snakes in general

molonski2 · Answer

As long as I didn't have to pet them..

cth96190 · Answer

Hell no! I dislike snakes.

whosnumber1 · Answer

I had a boa. wasn't that big a deal

t-8900 · Answer

no promises i wouldn't eat it. Snake is delicious.

AviatorTom · Answer

Cool. Does she dance with the boa?

Anpu23 · Answer

Of course. Pets are lovely

DaveToo · Answer

Nope, nor small ones.

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