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Can you take your cornsnake out for a walk?

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jwillson

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I really want to take my corn Kate out walking with me, get her some fresh air, but I do not know how long a corn can be away from a heat source on lets say a 20-some degree celcius day.
Does anyone know anything about this? How long the duration of the walk should be, and, if that much movement beneath her would be tolerable?
 
Last year when I had only a handful of snakes, I took them for walks all the time. I'd carry a cloth guinea pig carrier with me. I would walk the mile to Petsmart and the mile back. It was often 80 to 90 degrees outside... 26 C to 32 C? If their bodies got to be warm to the touch, I would put them in the carrier and make sure that they were in the shadow of my body. They never seemed to have a problem, but I did it very infrequently.

I think most older snakes don't mind one bit. My snake Grrr never holds still to save his life, but Diablo and Isabella would gladly lay for the ride. Isabella would take a few minutes to settle down, but then would rest in my hand for the entire mile walk.
 
As long as the snake is big (to hold easily), calm, and doesn't have food or poo in it (be fun to be pooped on halfway done, eh? XD), it should be fine. 70F (which is 20C) should be fine for the snake.
 
I'd be more worried about stressing the snake than the temp issue. Remember, these aren't cats or dogs. I really don't think they have the mental capacity to "enjoy" a neighborhood stroll like a dog would.
 
I agree with bkelm, a walk would not benefit a snake at all.
There is always the chance a snake might get overheated or injured, as well as stressed.

Not only that, but if a snake phobic person saw you, it could be a really bad scene and further portray this hobby in a bad light.
Responsibility is key here....
 
Okay, well thanks for the input guys :)
How about letting her play in the grass, if I were to set up a makeshift sort of pen for her (a high enough one for sure)?
Is this safe?
 
Remember that any pen would have to be smooth as glass because snakes can use the smallest rough spot as a "foot hold" of sorts. The grass should be a place that hasn't been sprayed with chemicals and preferably not a place where dogs or cats go a lot (like a park).

I think that using a blanket would be good to put over the grass. I know it defeats the purpose of letting the snake on the grass, but it will protect the snake from other things.
 
Also, you'll need to be with the snake at all times. You couldn't put it out in an open pen and leave it - however tall it is, they'll climb out unless it has an escape-proof top.
 
I take mine out in the yard. If I try to walk holding her she all she does is try and climb down me to the ground, so while I think she enjoys the grass she isn't going to enjoy the scenery from my arms.

I stay right by her, and I know she moves slowly. I would not do it with a snake known to move quickly. Keep an eye out for burrows dug by small critters because you don't want the snake going into the ground where you can't grab them. Stay right over the snake just in case there are predators around. I don't trust hawks to be scared of me.
 
I take mine outside occasionally, but I try to use discretion as far as not running into people who don't want to see a snake.
 
Another option is to take the snake out in your back or front yard every few days. My corns love it; for HOURS after the event they're active in their tubs, wanting back out. Also makes for good pictures if you like that thing.
 
Ok this is probably a silly question but here goes. Would it increase the risk of cotracting mites for a snake to be in the grass or on a tree outside?
 
I am new to snakes and this site is a great resource. I learn something new everday. Thank you to all the experienced people for sharing the knowledge !!!!!!
 
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