Lombax of Earth (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/14 | Reply
Hm... I just did some research, and there seems to be a mixed consensus on this. Some people say that there are sensory organs there that could be damaged if touched, and others say what you said in the description, that they could become stressed and/or bite (particularly if your hand smells good, like their lunch). And then, of course, there are the "oh so useful" sites that just say "don't do that" without bothering to give an explanation :/
I guess in a sense they're kind of like rabbits insofar as you can handle them for a bit, but they'd rather just kind of hang out.
TrueStory
Otaku Legend | Posted 03/10/14 | Reply
@Wakusei Aoshi:
It's fine to pet them, they won't mind, and yes, I agree, I like the way snakes feel.
moonlit dream
Supreme Individual (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/09/14 | Reply
I love the expression you drew on your snake. xDD It's a shame you're not supposed to pet him, though! :T Maybe some snakes mind more than others.
Wakusei Aoshi
Otaku Eternal | Posted 03/09/14 | Reply
Oh, but snakes are so silky...;3; I never knew that! Guess I will never pet one again!
CelestialSushi
Lombax of Earth (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/14 | Reply
Hm... I just did some research, and there seems to be a mixed consensus on this. Some people say that there are sensory organs there that could be damaged if touched, and others say what you said in the description, that they could become stressed and/or bite (particularly if your hand smells good, like their lunch). And then, of course, there are the "oh so useful" sites that just say "don't do that" without bothering to give an explanation :/
I guess in a sense they're kind of like rabbits insofar as you can handle them for a bit, but they'd rather just kind of hang out.