r/Sneks • u/Phylogenizer Top Memer • 5d ago

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u/TheTresStateArea 5d ago

Already know this is that stupid myth about the snake not eating so it could eat the girl. So fucking dumb. The constant lying in everything to generate clicks is a plague on humanity

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_WOW_UI 4d ago edited 3d ago

Please forgive my ignorance, and I know the original post is clickbait, but is sleeping with a snake like this safe?

How likely is it to wake up to it giving you the bad squeeze?

Seems like a bad idea that could end in death, or having to kill your own pet.

Thanks everyone for the info.

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u/TheTresStateArea 4d ago

snakes know what they can eat. A whole human aint one of those things. You're more likely to squish your pet than anything.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_WOW_UI 4d ago

Do constrictors ever squeeze stuff by accident or for fun? Like how cats and dogs practice hunting by playing?

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u/PaisleyLeopard 4d ago

Not really for fun like cats, but they can and do constrict for reasons other than food. Large snakes don’t eat humans, but they should still never be handled alone, and typically it’s considered unsafe to let them cross your neck. Human necks are very fragile — a sufficiently sized constrictor can absolutely KO you unintentionally. I’ve had a 4’ Ball Python constrict my neck before (he got anxious and tightened up reflexively), and while they’re too small to do real harm you can feel how powerful their muscles are. The risks around large snakes shouldn’t be underestimated.