Need Common Snake Misconceptions for a Speech!

[catydid1126]

Hello Everyone!

I am doing a speech tomorrow on how to prepare for/select/care for Boa Constrictors. It was suggested to me that I add into it some of the common snake misconceptions (myths) to help people who fear them be less afraid.

Now some I can think of right off are:

1-Boa Constrictors get big enough to eat a human -now I know some snakes can reach a size capabale of that, but the typical BCI wouldn't.
2-Snakes only eat live prey -we all know the truth behind this one.

Would you all help me think of more??! Maybe list your top 3. I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks for your help, I will certainly mention your info in my speech, and credit you all for it

Cathy

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[Dragon]

1. They are slimy.
2. They are all "poisonous"
3. It doesn't hurt when they bite you

Paul

[keller346]

1. They chase you when unprovoked
2. Snakes always travel in pairs
3. Most venomous snakes can jump at least 2 feet

You can go here:

http://www.austinreptileservice.net/snakemyths.html

http://www.bio.davidson.edu/projects...ern_Myths.html

http://www.uga.edu/srel/myths.htm But this one is true to some degree. Constrictors kill by suffocation. They do not break bones..they can and do break bones also. I have heard a rats bones break.

Hope this helps

[Ed_r]

A popular thought is that Boas & pythons constrict people just cuz they feel like it. I get asked all the time "why isn't he constricting you?"

[CheshireCat]

Royal pythons eat locusts (according to Country File tv programme last sunday)

[trinitywolf]

my all time fav is:
They only get as big as the enclosure you keep them in.

YEAH...RRRRIIIIGGGHHHHTTTT

[keller346]

Originally Posted by trinitywolf

my all time fav is:
They only get as big as the enclosure you keep them in.

YEAH...RRRRIIIIGGGHHHHTTTT

I have heard that one countless times and even argued about it with someone at the pet store trying to sell this lady and her kid a Retic.

[bensnacks]

"snakes don't drink..."
&
"snakes will chase you..."

I hear these two all the time unfortunately.

[Stormyva]

One of my favorites is the Hoop Snake one... where a snake will takes it's tail in it's mouth and roll down a hill chasing people like a big hoop

[bensnacks]

heheehhe HOOP SNAKES! they are thick around here ...
don't forget to watch for the ones that drop out of trees on top of you so
they can get a good bite!!!

[Wrasse]

Originally Posted by bensnacks

don't forget to watch for the ones that drop out of trees on top of you so
they can get a good bite!!!

They are Drop Bears silly.... *sheesh*

[KuhnDog]

They only get as big as the enclosure you keep them in.

This is probably the one i hear most of the time. I had a friend who had a BP actually tell me that! (before i knew any better).

I have heard that one countless times and even argued about it with someone at the pet store trying to sell this lady and her kid a Retic.

A Retic?! Man, would they have been in for a surprise!

	Ball Python The Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal Python, is a ground dwelling snake native to the savannahs and rain forests in western Africa, predominatly the countries of Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

[Karnis]

I sadly get one question alot of the time, I am sure you may not use it, but I come from a very dense area where EVERYONE believes the only good snake is a dead snake
All snakes are Venomous (Same goes with salamanders as well)

[Ed_r]

Those venomous Salamander will get you all the time. Specially the ones that fly into your hair too. lol