Rob,

I kept a few corn snakes in the same room as my rats for about a month before I got my rat shed set up. For the first few weeks they were obviously affected by the scent. Their feeding response was much stronger. Yes, they did seem to eventually get used to it, somewhat, at least. Of course, I've never worried about getting bit by a measley ol' corn snake anyway.



If you've ever worked in the food industry to where you smell food all day long, day in - day out, you know that you eventually get used to it. However, once in awhile that aroma will strike you just the right way and it will get your attention. No matter how many years you've worked there.



Snakes are wild animals. I can't always tell what they're thinking or what they're going to do. Even though I've been around them for 40yrs every now & then one will surprise me.



In all honesty, your question is one that only you can answer. Is it really worth the risk of taking a strike from a 12ft Burmese Python?



Have a good one!

HH
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