Smoking Residue (NOT Second Hand Smoke)

[Fluke]

Hi! I was contemplating today if it bothers the snakes to be handled after my partner and I smoke. I know that residue gets left on our hands (tar, nicotine, etc.) and I'm not sure if this is bad/uncomfortable for the snakes. We do not smoke inside the house so I am not worried about second hand smoke, just the transdermal stuff from our fingers. I wash my hands before handling them but I am not sure this is enough.

Any input?

 

[mele2511]

I smoke and i give my hands a good wash because of the same reason. I found they are fine if you wash but then leave it at least 30 mins as this makes a huge difference to the ammount of chemicals on your hands.

 

[Sanebedlam]

There is an obvious solution.... ;-)

 

[grimm1]

yes there is, latex gloves.:idea:

 

[tom e]

I used to smoke till fairly recently.. I never noticed that it was harming the snakes at all, though I have never smoked in the house. That's probably the thing I would worry about more than what's on your hands.

 

[a_god_s]

yes there is, latex gloves.

I think Sanebedlam meant, "Quit smoking" but latex gloves would work also.

 

[jazzgeek]

I think Sanebedlam meant, "Quit smoking" but latex gloves would work also.

And I think grimm1 realized that and was makin' a funny.

regards,
jazz

 

[a_god_s]

And I think grimm1 realized that and was makin' a funny.

regards,
jazz

Duh... I can be soooo thick :smash: I've got to get a sense of humor.
Anyone know where I can get one cheap? lol

 

[Snake Dave]

Duh... I can be soooo thick :smash: I've got to get a sense of humor.
Anyone know where I can get one cheap? lol

There it is

As long as you wash your hands and leave a little time then it shouldn't be a problem. The main concern would be the fumes from the cigarettes, but since you don't smoke inside that's not an issue.

All the best

David

 

[a_god_s]

Thanks Dave!