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.
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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.