At what size does handling a snake become a 2 person job?

[thomasssss]

Spotted pythons are harmless, they don't have the strength to choke you.

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his having a joke , sarcasm doesn't come across 2 well on here sometimes

to the original question , i think it really depends on the temperment of the particular snake . a 2m nice and healthy coastal can get you a little tied up if there annoyed enough , a second person probably isnt a necessity in this situation but from my experience it definitely helps

however there are some no brainers like big scrubbys that should never be handled alone though

 

[mikey_mike]

Personally I wouldn't let any snake climb/wrap around my neck. The can feel the pulse, blood flow etc. and it will initiate a feed response. If this happens around your wrist then fine but why you would want a snake wrapped around your neck is beyond me.

Remember Michael Hutchence?

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

I let 6ft carpets around my neck, just not across my throat.
there's a big difference in having a snake draped over you then having one right around your whole neck.
my two cents anyway
- Liam

 

[Amberbubula]

Remember Michael Hutchence?

A snake skin belt and a door are a lot different to a live snake

 

[Firepac]

When relocating scrubbies I usually reckon on anything over 3M requires a second person on hand in case. Depends a bit on temperament I have had wild scrubbies a little over 2M give me a run for my money.

 

[Fil_14]

I was more than comfortable with my daughter holing this olive. Albeit in a zoo.


Your pet's health and happiness, isn't just a responsibility, it should be your priority.

 

[-Peter]

Depends on the snake but things can get out of hand. I once had two olives, both over 3 metres, out when the phone rang, I answered it and both snakes saw something in my hand and grabbed it. Both arms bound up with their teeth in my hand locked inside the garage...

 

[paultheo]

I agree with Lonqui, all pythons have their own personality, i have large carpets and will not hesitate to put them around my shoulders, but my mate owns a giant olive and she wants to start constricting as soon as she comes out of the enclosure, at least two experienced handlers is needed for her.

 

[beastcreature]

It seems for many people wearing a snake like a scarf is almost automatic, I don't really see the necessity in placing them around the neck or over the shoulders, I generally hang them from my arms.

I think more about the prospect of being bitten on the face, I don't fancy being bitten anywhere near the eyes by either a Green or a Rough scaled.

 

[Joemal]

Depends on the snake .Out of my 13 the Scrub is the only one to really keep an eye on . If your not comfortable to do it then don't .

 

[CrystalMoon]

I used to let my Pythons drape around my neck..... I guess it is what you're comfortable with, now they are older/bigger I tend to drape them over my arms and removable perch(log) With the jungles it is because they can still lunge sometimes and I dont want them near my face(vanity/intelligence?) with my Coastals and Bredli it is because it is easier to have them wrap around my arms as I take them outside for some ground time.

 

[spida_0000]

I have a 3 pythons all between 10 to 12ft.. the Diamond and the carpet I've got no issue with and trust them not to strangle me except to get the carpet out i like 2 people there because she is cage conscious and when the enclosure door opens she strikes and wraps but my Olive is always 2 people because I've had a close call with him before when I was on my own... Think it depends on the each person and their confidence

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