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Do you think safety glasses should be worn when handling snakes?

As most of us know, whenever there is a mishap involving a snake and a human, the snake usually gets the blame for being the villain. As a rule, we all know that snakes should not be handled close to your face. Do you feel that inexperianced young kids just starting out in hobby should wear saftey glasses till they become better skilled at snake handling?... Do you think that any regular snake handling should envolve the use of protective eyewear either as a precaution or, just in special situations that would pertain to certain species of snakes?

i own two ball pythons, both are very docile snakes. and i've had them around young childern without a problem, and i've had them in and around crowds without a problem.

It truly depends on the snakes disposition, and if it is a poisonous snake. If you know the snake has a "bad disposition" then yes, take all the nesscary precautions, wear safety goggles and handle it with care. with poisonous snakes, only a trained professional should handle them.

As far as young childern and snakes? it would depend on both the child's age, and the breed of snake. you have to ask yourself, is he/she old enough to properly handle a snake? to care for it? With ball pythons, my daughter had her first snake at ten, and takes care of him on a daily basis, with me there guiding her if she had a question or concern. As it should be with any child and their first pet, wether it be a snake, dog, cat or any animal. they need to know how to care and handle the animal before taking on the responsibilty for one.

As to special situations, you need to know that the child, or even adult is alright with holding the snake in the first place. If they seem afraid to hold the snake, keep the snake about your neck or on your arm, and turn so the snakes head is away from them, and ask them if they'd like to gently touch the snake. i've done this many times and have had no problem with the method.

in short, with all animals it's always best to use common sense anytime young childern are involved.

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