12/08/2026
Very well said 👏🏻👏🏻
SNAKES OUTSIDE???
While it is currently lovely and warm outside for us, this might seem like the perfect opportunity to give your snake some natural UVB rays and outdoor enrichment.
And while this can be beneficial to some species in the safety of your own property, we ABSOLUTELY DO NOT CONDONE OR RECOMMEND taking your snake out in public and there are various reasons why:
Firstly, it's probably too cold. It might feel hot to us in the UK (today is 23°c and I've seen more topless men than pigeons in the street) and that is simply too cold for a African or south American species.
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Secondly, your snake cannot thermoregulate while it's around your neck. There's no shade, no basking, no hiding and no support for the snakes natural positions. As well as being too cold, it could in fact overheat in direct sunlight.
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Many snakes are predated on by birds and don't usually hang about in open spaces, this is very stressful to them especially if they're being surrounded by people touching and poking them.
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If your snake decides it isn't happy and bites someone then you're in serious trouble, just the same as if your dog attacks someome then you may be liable for prosecution.
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You're also putting your animal at risk to disease and parasites. Most snake are nocturnal and the stress of being forced into bright daylight with no means of escape can lead to serious health issues.
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Finally, while you might be perfectly comfortable with a snake around your neck (not a safe or recommended handling technique) others may not, this can put you at risk of being charged with aggrevating a phobia.
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There is enough negative media attention surrounding reptiles in captivity and realistically all you achieve by taking a snake or other reptiles out in public on display is more fuel to the anti-exotics campaigners and adds more fuel to already burning fire.
If you're needing to bring an animal to us or to a veterinarian then please make sure your animal(s) are safely secured and kept covered to prevent stress to your pet!
If you're unsure of how to properly transport a reptile then please don't hesitate to contact us!
