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Originally Posted by furryscaly
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12-04-2006, 11:59 PM
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I'm glad to see a resourcful officer, I was not glad (or surprised) to see the poll results.
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Originally Posted by furryscaly
... pouring alcohol in the snake's mouth.... especially the alcohol (I always kept some 151 rum nearby when working with larger constrictors  ) |
I really thought this was a protocol for those keeping large constrictors  Why isn't it? Anyone, anyone?
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12-05-2006, 05:49 AM
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I really thought this was a protocol for those keeping large constrictors Why isn't it? Anyone, anyone? |
I'm not sure about that one. I don't think it's as well known a fact as it ought to be. I bet I could look up care of constrictors in various books, online, and through asking people without even hearing about it.
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Among the keepers of larger constrictors that I know, having a spray bottle of alcohol near at hand is a given.
However just because its a smart thing to do doesn't meant that everyone does it.
This brings us back to the arguement of people who aren't prepared for the animals that they aquire.
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12-05-2006, 11:33 AM
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this is the first ive heard of alcohol to get a snake to loosen up its grip
i found with dogma that if hes holding too tight and dosnt want to let go I take him to his enclosure or the bath tub he is more than happy to be in both
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The alcohol both tastes bad and creates a burning sensation in their mouth and nose.
Rubbing alcohol can also be used in a pinch but drinking type alcohol is safer for the snake.
If the keeper will leave it alone!
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ill keep that in mind as theres always a bottle of rum in the freezer
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Rum?!....bloody pirates.  I liked the story & alot of great info. Thanks, guys.
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ill keep that in mind as theres always a bottle of rum in the freezer
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I hear it's harder to pour when frozen. Just giving you a hard time
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Rum slushies are the best. lol First ive heard of using alcohol thought.
Hey wait...the keeper cant have a drink?
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The keeper gets a drink AFTER the snake is removed from whatever portion of your anatomy it has latched on to!
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