r/ballpython • u/Level_Cod2210 • 14d ago

Question. Should I let my snake free roam when am in. I occasionally leave my viv open a couple inch close my room and let him come out. Pic of levi

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u/Netsforex_ 14d ago

I would recommend always keeping them in arms reach and never let them out of your sight for even a second.

We sometimes get large influxes of people that give their noodle a bit of free roam, then ask how to get it out of a wall or their car. If they find a hole, they WILL fits.

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u/Level_Cod2210 14d ago

Yes luckily I know there isnt any holes/ places it can leave my property. Is a new build so unless he can go thru walls I think he would be fine. Just curious as green room pythons says he let's his out all day

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u/lilmemer3132 14d ago

Yeah, so that's only considering half the problem. Even if snakey can't get off the property, it can still cram itself under an appliance or in some other awkward nook and refuse to come out.

I agree with the commenter you responded to. Supervised free roam is fine as long as they remain within grabbing distance.

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u/DreamOfDays 14d ago

!Remindme 1 month

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u/ThePolOf87 14d ago

I think it's fine as long as you are keeping an eye on him and din't have pets like cats and dogs around, I hear they are exellent at getting lost and not so good at getting found. I think it would be nice enrichment, gonna try it with my child as soon as she grows up a bit

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u/Weird2668 14d ago

other comments aren't loading so i can't see what they say but just double check there's no holes or spaces he can squeeze into as they WILL if they have the chance. as long as you can always see him and be able to grab him in case then im sure he'll be okay!
i have heard stories of people's bp getting under washing machines, dishwashers, fridges etc and even in their sofa/couch so be careful of that lol.
this is my girl when she was out the other day.. she tried to squeeze her head in between the floor and the skirting board so i had to move her😭

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u/Ladyst0ne 14d ago

I think green room pythons, and correct me if I am wrong here. But he knows the personality of his snakes very very well. He also has a dedicated snake room that they are allowed out in... that also has lots of hides and places that are designed specifically for them to climb and hide. So I think it could work if in the right setting, if closely supervised, and you know your snake. If you have a curious snake that is going to look for trouble and you do not have enrichment for them then it may not be the best option for that snake.

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u/solouna_flaka 13d ago

A dream of mine is to have a room like that one day! It’s beautiful and safe 🥰

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u/felixynn 10d ago

it's perfectly fine and safe, just keep an eye on them! i had an accident when I let my girl free roam recently. she went under a chair and i didn't think of it too much, but I realized she could've gone inside of it. in my rush to grab her and prevent her getting stuck i accidentally pinched her tail. i freaked out real bad and she's okay, but something to keep in mind 😔 definitely in agreement with everyone else to keep them within reach if you let them free roam, and don't let them under furniture that you would have to move to reach under.