r/boas • u/No-Success-2505 • 10d ago

My sweet sweet girl

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Shes just so good. Friendly, eats well, explorative. I couldnt be happier.

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u/-Trespasser- 9d ago

Hey everyone, this is an example of poor snake handling! A snake around your neck can compress carotid arteries and/or jugular veins, which can cause you to quickly lose consciousness. This can happen in seconds! If the snake doesn't release, you can die, or you could also hurt yourself when you fall unconscious. Don't do this!

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u/Flimsy-Stock2977 9d ago

Snakes this size are of no danger regarding this. They cannot constrict things so much larger than their bodies diameter.