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What are the effects of....

Corny Noob said:
My dad smoked with reckless wonton abandon, I am so glad to be out of that house.
*hugs her poor one lunged animals*

And I'm sorry...(well sorta) but how often do we here of people going "OMG GIVE THE SNAKE MUNCHIES" VS "OMG GIVE THE SNAKE A NICOTINE ADDICTION"

One certainly seems to be more prevalant of an issue, especially with younger people. (I'm including myself in the 'younger' age range)
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Perhaps, although I don't know of anyone that's done it and I've known quite a few potheads (Marijuana use isn't really punished in Canada). However, I was more directing this at the people that automatically assumed he was attempting to get his snake high with the initial question.

As far as the issue with legality, that's very much debatable. The poster is from Alabama, however, this is an international site and many places have fully legalized marijuana (Netherlands) or simply decriminalized it for all intents and purposes (Canada). Makes the question pretty relevant to many possible snake keepers.
 
Who cares if it's legal or not.
Causing your snake to inhal any fumes is in my book frowned upon. And considering he even added to it later by stating he's living with people daft enough to go "give him weed that'll make him hungry" I think we have plenty of cause to worry. Even if he doesn't do it, god knows if they'll smoke around the snake when he's not there.

One lung is a precious thing to waste.
 
This topic was brought up before, like Susan has already said. It also was locked down! Let's try and keep this civil and clean with the way the waters are flowing lately. PLEASE, I dont want to see CS.com go down the tubs.

Here is the link: http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51583&highlight=marijuana

We all pretty much agree...POT for a snake...NOT!!!! Yes, people smoke all kinds of stuff, in their own home is their choice. Does everyone think about their animals or the other people living there? I dont know. But I do care about my family and my animals and I do what I think is best. And if I need help, I too, ask! I have a lung disease and NO one smokes in my house! I would not allow in around my kids or my snakes. Personally, I will never be involved in that kind of "research". There are many other ways to get your snake to eat. Do a search, there are tons of posts and tons of information here. Good luck in your search!

JMO on this.

PJ (not Jay)
 
all i'm going to add to this thread, as some of the posts i find pretty presumptious is,

That one reason you wouldn't want to smoke anything, regardless of legality, around your snake, is that i think it could really impair scensory persception,

as in if a snake uses scent as its main sense then whats cig/weed smell going to do? confuse and remove sutbler scents, i'd imagine that to be similar to human blindness, probably thoroughly uncomfortable.
 
Nova_C said:
Curious.

Any tobacco smokers here? There seems to be an awful lot of hostility towards this guy, especially before his update. He may have just been asking to see if it was safe to smoke around his snake.
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We just had a post from our head moderator/ site leader asking us to keep out posts "clean" and to refrain from talking about drugs. This post came at a really bad time. I'm not sure how receptive members would have been if Rich hadn't recently posted a warning, but considering that there just was a warning, it seems natural to me that everyone's going to jump on his case.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that animals don't have THC receptors, and that people who think they're getting their animals high are actually just depriving them of oxygen. Suddenly it's all so clear to me why hominids evolved larger brains! :dunce:
 
And I'm sorry...(well sorta) but how often do we here of people going "OMG GIVE THE SNAKE MUNCHIES" VS "OMG GIVE THE SNAKE A NICOTINE ADDICTION"
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Did you miss the part where that was a joke?

In all seriousness though I had a question. Nothing can be gained by questioning my moral values, but if you feel you must at least confine it to a PM. If you have nothing intelligent to add then please move on to the next post.
 
Corny, the snake is in my room. Why must you make these rash assumptions?

We just had a post from our head moderator/ site leader asking us to keep out posts "clean" and to refrain from talking about drugs. This post came at a really bad time. I'm not sure how receptive members would have been if Rich hadn't recently posted a warning, but considering that there just was a warning, it seems natural to me that everyone's going to jump on his case.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that animals don't have THC receptors, and that people who think they're getting their animals high are actually just depriving them of oxygen. Suddenly it's all so clear to me why hominids evolved larger brains!
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I really appreciate the post! I had not seen this warning from Rich, and for that I sincerely apologize.

I find it very intriguing that animals do not have THC receptors. Hey, what do ya know? An intelligent reply actually relating to the topic has furthered my knowledge, and probably many others. That reminds me of something... Oh yeah, a conversation!
 
True, to an extent. I have not forgotten this is a corn snake forum full of corn snake fanatics. That is the reason I put this in the chit-chat section as opposed to basic care. In retrospect, yes, I definately should have been more clear. My mistake :)
 
Corn snake fanatics we are. We are a very dedicated and passionate bunch of hobbyists and breeders. We truly do care about the welfare of our snakes...it’s all good :)

Regards,
Steve
 
Now that I think about it the fact that directly before my whole "story" took place I was in the room "relaxing" with my friends. Probably attributes to the directness of my question.
 
I think the question had some validity albeit a little late perhaps.
If he had asked the question first and said, I have some friends coming over that smoke and just wanted to know,that may have been a better way to ask.
So, what's the answer?
Who knows for sure, can't be good would be my guess.
I'm a smoker and I can neither affirm or deny that it has an effect on my snakes. It's killing me so......................:shrugs:
 
no man i duno what THC would do to your snake. But wrap your mind around this son. What do you think the effect of your corn snake, would be....on THC hmm? think about it maan. haha
 
Well...I don't know what the effects of THC are on a cornsnake...or any other animal aside from humans, for that matter.

But I DO know what the effects of carbon monoxide and carcinogens are on the lungs. And considering that snakes have only one functioning lung...I can't imagine a face full of poison would be good for them. It isn't good for us, either...but at least we (usually) have the ability to make that choice for ourselves.

Regardless of the effects (or non-effects, as the case may be) of THC on snakes...tar, carbon monoxide, burning paper, and the myriad other carcinogenic qualities of ALL smokable substances will, eventually and with enough exposure, kill your snake...

And just for clarification sake...it doesn't matter if the smoke is from an illegal recreation, tobacco, woodstove fire, oven fire, paper burning, or any other flammable substance that releases carbon monoxide as a by-product of combustion...
 
tyflier said:
Regardless of the effects (or non-effects, as the case may be) of THC on snakes...tar, carbon monoxide, burning paper, and the myriad other carcinogenic qualities of ALL smokable substances will, eventually and with enough exposure, kill your snake...

And just for clarification sake...it doesn't matter if the smoke is from an illegal recreation, tobacco, woodstove fire, oven fire, paper burning, or any other flammable substance that releases carbon monoxide as a by-product of combustion...
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And imagine the short lifespan a poor snake will have with an owner who's sustenance is off of chili cheesedogs and beans! :eek:
 
DeadMouse said:
And imagine the short lifespan a poor snake will have with an owner who's sustenance is off of chili cheesedogs and beans! :eek:
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:uhoh::crying::nope: I believe that is classified as Cruelty to Animals in these United States. You should be ashamed of yourself...:roflmao:
 
Nova_C said:
As far as the issue with legality, that's very much debatable. The poster is from Alabama, however, this is an international site and many places have fully legalized marijuana (Netherlands) or simply decriminalized it for all intents and purposes (Canada). Makes the question pretty relevant to many possible snake keepers.
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Your wrong in saying that marijuana is legal in the Netherlands.
I've spent a long time working and living there and the fact is that it's very much illegal.
The Dutch just turn a blind eye to it (or as they say "look through open hands")
They do have coffee shops where you can buy small amounts but anything over a few grams and you can get done.
Thats the truth of it.
MIKE
 
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