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by Frawgg on October 2, 2006
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What's more dangerous? A mamba or a 9 month pregnant bitchy woman?! Recently I got rid of my beloved Aspidelaps to make way for the arrival of my newborn son. I'm kicking myself in the ass because my very pregnant wife is a MUCH more dangerous animal than ANY venomous snake! GEEZ! Happy herpin'! Michael
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by Frawgg on October 2, 2006
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P.S. I kow this isn't a specific snake question but we are argueing about my Chihuahua Mountain Kingsnakes being in the baby room. She refuses to understand that these critters pose no threat to her newborn. Any arguements from fellow members on my behalf would be appreciated. Anything words she hears out of my mouth are immediately discredited. Thanks!
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by Cro on October 2, 2006
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Michael, Patience is a Virtue, LOL !
Some day you will be able to build that snake room and keep again.
They still make Aspidilaps. When the time is right, they will still be there.
And you will have a great time teaching that little herper.
Be Patient my Friend.
Best Regards JohnZ
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by Cro on October 2, 2006
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Also, there are tons of studies that show that babys who are exposed to colorfull visual stimulus, (Chihuahua Mountain Kingsnakes) and sounds, turn out way more intelligent. Check the indexes of magazines like Nature, and Science News, and Discovery, and New Scientist. It is out there.
Best Regards JohnZ
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by earthguy on October 3, 2006
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Also, children who are raised with exposure to animals (i.e. farms and pets) are less likely to have severe allergies than their counterparts without exposure.
I must inject here, though, that the pregnant woman is right (even if she isn't). I am 6'4" 250 lbs; my wife is 4'11" and NOT 250 lbs (for my own protection, I won't post her weight here). I never once won an argument when she was pregnant with our kids. There were times when I feared for my life ;). If she doesn't want them in the kids's room, leave the snakes in your room. It'll all work out.
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by Rob_Carmichael on October 3, 2006
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I agree, you'll lose every argument with a pregnant mother; my wife is mayan indian/filipino so she already has that wonderful "red hot" mexican blood; throw in a little pregnancy, hormones and 9 straight months of morning sickness two years in a row (yeah, she got pregnant right away after the first one....the stork told me this wasn't possible!) and I'm lucky to still be alive much less still have my own herp room. The one concession I had to make was no herps in the kids' rooms. The original post should be able to find a few spot for the kingsnake....but I did have a fish tank in their room as it helped them relax and keep them visually occupied and stimulated...still not sure how that Nerodia made its way in there:-) As far as having hots in the same house as a newborn, that's gotta be a sore subject; personally, I wouldn't unless the room was completely sealed off from the rest of the house where there was no chance of anything from going wrong (escaped snake, or, a curious child).
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL
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by Scott7590 on October 3, 2006
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I don't see how Chihuahua Mountain Kingsnakes are going to harm an infant (or anyone else). However, this is a battle you will lose one way or the other, so you're best off moving the snakes to another room.
Don't put yourself in the position of hearing (forever more), "You always cared more about your snakes than about our child! Boo hoo!"
You should do what I have done -- given my wife a scientific name (two actually):
Wifee b. bitemee
Wifee b. bitchatme
You're asking for both if you don't move your snakes! Lol
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by Frawgg on October 3, 2006
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At the time I submitted this post, I already conceded defeat. This house I live in is too small. The snake room I had (now taken by mom and soon to be baby), was pretty much the only place to keep my critters. The cat has free domain over the house and has already destroyed one of my cages (sreen top) and would like nothing more to kill my snakes just out of the sheer joy to kill them. Get rid of the cat? My wife LOVES that cat and it would be easier to make a snowball in hell than suggest to get rid of the cat! Besides the cat is cool-can't blame him for being a predator. That would be like condemming a snake for being a predator. Thanks to all who replied! Michael
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by earthguy on October 4, 2006
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I would insist that the cat be removed. No pregnant woman or child should be exposed to cats. Do a quick google of Taxoplasmosis.
Snakes don't carry that particular protist;)
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by rabbitsmcgates on October 4, 2006
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Well, assuming you keep your snake in an aquarium with a screen top that the cat is tearing up, and it is a 10 gallon aquarium (which I have no idea of knowing) you can go to Wal-Mart and get a top that is made of plastic that fits into the top and locks in place. Its about six or ten bucks, I forget what. Then your screen top can fit over that if its the right kind. So between the two your cat will never get to your snake.
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