2007-03-27 18:09:30 · 15 answers · asked by freddy 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Your grand daughter is brave! I wouldn't be able to sleep with a snake anywhere around. If your son loves snakes, which he must cause 4 year olds don't generally get snakes on their own, then maybe you could convince him to at least put it in the living room? or some other part of the house?
2007-03-27 19:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by Freaked out 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd rather she had a snake in a cage than a cat with claws shredding up the furniture, a hamster with goodness knows what dust and mold and bacteria, or a parrot that can take her thumb off... Snakes are great pets, surprisingly docile and easy to care for, very clean, and beautiful to look at. Perfect pet for a 4 yr old (as long as she remembers to wash her hands after handling it). I suppose you probably think snakes are slimy, vicious animals. Honestly, they feel like a dry, slightly cool, flexible candle (skin is waxy and massages the skin as it moves on you--very soothing), and only attack if seriously provoked. As long as it's under 4 1/2 feet and well cared for, there's no concern. And rats are generally fed once every 1-2 weeks to any snake over 3 feet-- much more economical than 2-3 mice to have to chase down if they get loose in the house.
2007-03-27 18:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by Angela M 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how easy it is for your grand daughter to get at it. If He has set it up so that he thinks it is safe then there may be no telling him. You could try and set it up though. It also depends on the relationship between you and your son. I have a lot of ideas that may only hurt the situation as I let my two year old son play with my cordless screwdriver and hammers and such. I am biased. Just sit down and talk with him. Let him understand that you know how important it is to let children experience as much as they can and go from there. My son by the way, now knows how to change the batteries that are screwed into his own toys and how to fix the loose nails in his dresser drawers, because I let him play with "dangerous" things.
2007-03-27 18:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by anton t 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is so scary. I am not afraid of snakes, but I think that having a snake that size in her room is really asking for trouble. I personally would take the snake when he is not home. Sure it may not be the most honest way to go about it, but it will keep your grand daughter safe. Better to be safe than oh so very very sorry later.
2007-03-27 18:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Me 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-23 20:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by buckman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you feel it is unsafe? I have had reptiles since I was 10, my parents own a reptile store and my children (4&7)are being raised w/ reptiles as pets. As long as your son is a responsible herp keeper I don't see the problem my concern would be the 4 yr. old letting the snake out but if the snake is in a secure cage that she cannot open I don't see what the problem is. Please ask your son to educate himself on large reptiles if he has not done so yet.
2007-03-27 18:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by Wendy S 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I'm startled by the polar answers to this question. I can't believe that anyone would take that risk.
Here's a stupid analogy that I'm constantly nagging my husband with... what if that one time you didn't use your blinker and a cop pulled you over for it and a wrote you a ticket. Wouldn't you just feel so stupid for not doing such an easy thing, putting on your blinker?
It's such an easy thing to simply remove the snake from her room. Things happen and wouldn't you just feel stupid if something did happen? "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." - Benjamin Franklin
2007-03-27 18:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by th1despina 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How large is the snake? Is it poisonous or non-poisonous? Snakes and reptiles can carry a salmonella bacteria and who knows what else. Has the snake had it's shots? I don't know if they need shots but like dogs and cats they should.
2007-03-27 18:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
OMG....... I feel for you, and I totally can understand why you are concerned. If I were you, I would just tell him outright that you don't think it is safe. I don't know for sure if he will listen, but you can only hope. I know some people disagree and think it is probably okay, but I'm sorry, I would NOT have a snake in my house......... ESPECIALLY in the room with a 4 year old!
Good Luck! I hope he listens!
2007-03-27 18:16:08 · answer #9 · answered by Julie 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
having snake in the house is bad enough, but with a little kid? sorry i wouldn't even dream of it. So i guess she has rats in there too to feed the snake. It's really unhealthy. U'll have to speak up.
2007-03-27 20:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by zama 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋