Can i use vasaline on snake skin?

Question

this may seem like a stupid question as i have never heard of it before either....

i went to look at a burmese today with intent to purchase ive done my research and have everything ready he is an amazing burm and im seriously considering taking him home....

however the lady said that she rubs him in vasaline every time she handles him... ive never heard of this before... is this safe to do? should i carry this on if i take him home?

Answer 1

yes you can it helps the snake to go up and down up and down lol lol lol lol

Answer 2

Why would you rub Vaseline on your snake?  I have snakes and I've seriously never heard of anything like this... I handle mine just fine without it.

Answer 3

no you shouldn't and holly b is right in what she says.

Answer 4

no, vasaline is not for animals

Answer 5

no u cant do that .one of my friend did that trying to get rid of mites

and it was dead ta next day .and all the beding was stuck on the snake so dont ever put vasaline on a snake or it will die

Answer 6

Um, I have no idea, but it sounds a bit barmy, never heard of anyone doing this. She's obviously made it up herself. Dunno it would hurt that much, maybe she does it to try and moisturise the snake's skin? It would be sticky and cause bedding to stick to the snake, and maybe it could even affect its ability to thermoregulate, because it is oily and insulating. If you buy it then I would just not continue doing this.

Answer 7

Umm won't it clog the pores? Ask the lady that question, you don;t want to risk it for your snake. Good luck!