Originally Posted By smedley I have several times, I also had a VCB who owned a california king snake, it wasn't that big and it was pretty amiable, although I once made the mistake of moving a hand rapidly in front of it and got bitten for my troubles, but it was pretty much my own fault. We also had friends (they moved away) who had to 12ft boa constrictors, and I have petted those too. Spiders etc arent a problem either just keep the cockroaches to yourself!!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I've petted snakes before. I think they're fascinating. Except of course for that one that got in the house if anybody remembers *that* little story. lol. A girlfriend of mine who is an outdoor teacher has a pet snake she named "Baby". Cool snake. I drew the line at feeding it the mouse. Ewwwwww! lol. My great-grandmother was scared to death of snakes. If anyone even showed her a picture of one she would run from the room!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <<They're fun because you can freak a lot of people out with them!>> LOL. Remind me to *never* introduce Schmitty Good Vibes to DH. I would be in BIG trouble if I ever got caught in between these two practical jokers!
Originally Posted By Labuda I have and I would again. heck, I even have a picture of me with a very nice boa (her name was Georgette) wrapped around my shoulders.
