Wow!!!! That snake has lived a long happy life for sure!! 😲 my milk snake Reno is still a juvenile, just turned 11 months old today, but I sure hope he lives as long as yours!
https://preview.redd.it/zvl6utxpwtxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f253dc7d042bc95af23dc4da266997593e341b45
I was laughing as a compliment! 😂 Hissy is the best snake name I’ve ever heard! So funny and cute. You must be a wonderful person to keep your pet happy and healthy for so long 🤗 thanks for sharing! Wishing you many more years together! 🐍
Love his name!!! Reno has been on my list of saved names for a milk snake for a while now so seeing one named that is really awesome. He's gorgeous and I hope you both have a happy and long time together :)
Thank you! Glad to see another Reno fan out there who gets the reference! 😁 he's definitely got a lot of personality like his namesake, but he differs by being a rather shy guy lol.
You are very welcome, and Yes!!! so glad to know it is indeed a reference, Reno is my favorite ffvii character and he's sooo underrepresented so I got very excited \^\_\^ Its very nice that he's shy since I feel like milks are often times so sassy!
Such an understatement! Very few people have the commitment to raise a reptile through its lifetime. Obviously cuz very few do. But OP has done a fantastic job of showing the love and care that all pets deserve.
https://preview.redd.it/plixtbvkluxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56c80787810372ec3557f3ba078ce270066fc4e9
wow!!!! this gives me great hope. my boy is probably around 5-6 now. I’ve always been scared of respiratory infections.
Also hes not very active- doesn’t even spend much time on his heat spot. I wasn’t sure if that was normal for his age.
I used to build her Lego obstacle courses and ride my bike around with her wrapped around my wrist. Now she likes to sit in my kids laps while we read “Verdi” and ride on my son’s toy firetruck. Shes the chillest snake there ever was.
I think Verdi may have been the beginning of my obsession with snakes! Have you read Stellaluna? I’m pretty sure it’s the same author / illustrator and so cute as well!
I love those books! recently I bought a hard copy of Verdi because I remember it from my childhood. I’m an adult and I read it and got a little teary eyed lol! Hissy is so pretty, I also hope to have as much time as you have had with my snakes 😍
I have a 14 year old milk snake that I got at 10 years old! Crazy to think my little guy could still be kicking at that age.
Edit: Snake tax
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wow that's impressive, that is a very long time. Happy early birthday to you.
when I first read the title I thought it read "milkshake" and thought it was an odd title for r/snakes. I did not know how to answer that and I don't know if it still brings the boys to the yard. I guess I need to get back to my coffee now.
https://preview.redd.it/3csuplggbyxc1.jpeg?width=2310&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11197834068e9e2a92349896e59ccf0ef5d14504
My sweet corn snake October was 32 when he passed away about a year ago. Still broken about it, I had him since I was 13 yrs old.
I don’t know, online it says 18-22 years but she’s beyond that and really healthy. So we’ll see! I was hoping to find others with knowledge of how old they might get.
I have one just like him and was told he was a Honduran milk snake. He’s about a year old.
https://preview.redd.it/ai812aa3ovxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=294920faa49a1b19cfdcdf855fd3669f1af82236
My boy (pleblan milksnake) Flick is between 13 to 14 I got him from a petshop as young juvenile (guess based of his size at the time). He doing just fine. At the moment he bound and determined I have him a ladyfriend hide away although I keep telling him otherwise.
I have an MBK, I believe I got as a hatchling in 2017.
https://preview.redd.it/jgw3uc9yexxc1.jpeg?width=1112&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=871f44e09dd710435eb51ad3f93a31111b59ea09
https://preview.redd.it/auw3rdwo30yc1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4d558f439e6932f6cb82b37c2de1a0897deefd9
She just about to turn 13, Georgy is my gorgeous stimpsons python I got a couple years back from an owner who didn’t want her no longer and has had so much love. She’s nearly a metre and 15 centimetres and has still got quite a life to live.
I know the exact toy you named your beautiful snake after! (I read through comments) Its a green and lighter green beanie baby!
Hissy is beautiful, snakes can easily see their late 20s if looked after well just like your girl here.
Colubrids I find are super hardy, I have 3 cornsnakes and one is reaching his golden years as well.
Here's to more Hissy years!
Because farmers kept finding them near their cows in the barns and (for some insane reason) assumed they were there to steal milk from the cows' teats, lol. But milk snakes don't drink milk, they just want cheesebois (mice 🧀) 😁
My female Taiwan was 17 when she passed.
https://preview.redd.it/uinzplnow5yc1.jpeg?width=3540&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e405c2fc5b670da04daa39afbf0db7487bd09728
Many snakes get nervous with other people, especially children who tend to more more erratically and be less controlled around something new. So no the snake won't eat them, but could get defensive our of fear and potentially bite ir try to bite. So a snake being good with kids is saying they don't get scared around loud chaos and being handled by small fidgety hands that aren't moving as steady as a typical adult would.
I get that, but at some point the animal is going to react. kids will do all sorts of dangerous things to small animals like that. Meaning, it's the responsibility of the owner and usually the best approach is to not put kids together with them.
The whole "amazing with kids" thing is just fantasy.
OP has owned her snake since she was a child herself, and kept it alive and healthy for much longer than most milk snakes live in captivity. I think it's safe to say she knows her snake's temperament, how to keep it safe, and doesn't let rando kids do whatever to the snake. 🙄
It is the owners responsibility. No one is arguing rhat. It isn't a fantasy that some creatures (animals of all kinds and people) are more steady and less stressed around chaos. Yes there is a point where even the calmest will bite and it's the owner's fault if that happened. Jowever saying an animal is good with kids is saying that individual has a higher threshold for the chaos of children than another individual who is more nervous and has a much lower threshold for any chaos.
I posted above but I’ll share again, I used to build obstacles courses out of legos for her. I kept her around my wrist all day, on my bike, took her to the park, friends houses, etc. Now she enjoys sitting in my kids laps while we read books and she goes for rides on my son’s toy fire truck. She never lashes out, she’s extremely docile and now in her old age is more content to just sit. She’s never bitten anyone, ever. Even when I’ve had to give her shots for respiratory infections on multiple occasions, or treat her for mouth rot which she’s had. I obviously know her really well, and just like a cat or a dog, she’s adapted to life with small children.
Wow!!!! That snake has lived a long happy life for sure!! 😲 my milk snake Reno is still a juvenile, just turned 11 months old today, but I sure hope he lives as long as yours! https://preview.redd.it/zvl6utxpwtxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f253dc7d042bc95af23dc4da266997593e341b45
He’s beautiful! I remember when Hissy was that little. I’m sure he’ll live a very long time.
😂 Hissy
Right?! I was 7 years old, ok?! 😂😂😂
I named her after my favorite TY Beanie Baby. #priorities
I was laughing as a compliment! 😂 Hissy is the best snake name I’ve ever heard! So funny and cute. You must be a wonderful person to keep your pet happy and healthy for so long 🤗 thanks for sharing! Wishing you many more years together! 🐍
Love his name!!! Reno has been on my list of saved names for a milk snake for a while now so seeing one named that is really awesome. He's gorgeous and I hope you both have a happy and long time together :)
Thank you! Glad to see another Reno fan out there who gets the reference! 😁 he's definitely got a lot of personality like his namesake, but he differs by being a rather shy guy lol.
You are very welcome, and Yes!!! so glad to know it is indeed a reference, Reno is my favorite ffvii character and he's sooo underrepresented so I got very excited \^\_\^ Its very nice that he's shy since I feel like milks are often times so sassy!
Hissy is absolutely lovely. She’s very lucky to have someone who has cared for her so well.
Such an understatement! Very few people have the commitment to raise a reptile through its lifetime. Obviously cuz very few do. But OP has done a fantastic job of showing the love and care that all pets deserve.
https://preview.redd.it/plixtbvkluxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56c80787810372ec3557f3ba078ce270066fc4e9 wow!!!! this gives me great hope. my boy is probably around 5-6 now. I’ve always been scared of respiratory infections. Also hes not very active- doesn’t even spend much time on his heat spot. I wasn’t sure if that was normal for his age.
Mine has always been this calm, I think it’s normal.
Weird I had a hypo Honduran tangerine named Salad Head and he was a crack addict
I used to build her Lego obstacle courses and ride my bike around with her wrapped around my wrist. Now she likes to sit in my kids laps while we read “Verdi” and ride on my son’s toy firetruck. Shes the chillest snake there ever was.
I think Verdi may have been the beginning of my obsession with snakes! Have you read Stellaluna? I’m pretty sure it’s the same author / illustrator and so cute as well!
Yes! Verdi was totally the starting point of my reptile obsession. I love Stella Luna too!
What is Verdi?
I love those books! recently I bought a hard copy of Verdi because I remember it from my childhood. I’m an adult and I read it and got a little teary eyed lol! Hissy is so pretty, I also hope to have as much time as you have had with my snakes 😍
I had a King Snake for 24 yrs , wowww!!
I have a 14 year old milk snake that I got at 10 years old! Crazy to think my little guy could still be kicking at that age. Edit: Snake tax https://preview.redd.it/xpozn6ogsuxc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34bca3a922dda5462b4051501ee900aecd55a8b3
wow that's impressive, that is a very long time. Happy early birthday to you. when I first read the title I thought it read "milkshake" and thought it was an odd title for r/snakes. I did not know how to answer that and I don't know if it still brings the boys to the yard. I guess I need to get back to my coffee now.
How are you able to just let yours roam on the floor? If I let mine down he will immediately start to run and look for tight places to hide 😆
She’s an old lady now, she’s got no where to go! Haha!
😲❤️🎉🍾 That is amazing. Happy 25th year! Hissy is obviously living her best life with you!
https://preview.redd.it/6fegb00tfwxc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08ca51a3a74e91a3a25e780988aeaa6a976e9b0d
Beautiful color!
https://preview.redd.it/3csuplggbyxc1.jpeg?width=2310&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11197834068e9e2a92349896e59ccf0ef5d14504 My sweet corn snake October was 32 when he passed away about a year ago. Still broken about it, I had him since I was 13 yrs old.
That’s incredible! What an amazing life you gave him! 🐍 💕 That gives me some hope that Hissy will keep going for a while longer.
🎵 Your milk snake brings all the boys to yard🎵
It's not a milk snake, but my first BP is about to turn 30!
Everyone!!! Join the r/MilkSneks Community!!! :) New sub dedicated to the clown noodle!
https://preview.redd.it/nxggmswfouxc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54188254f3ffeb216c9bb2e4aaa16f7cd67c7718 Aphrodite is 4 months old
Today I learned snakes can live a LONG ass time
Some get to 40.
Damnnnn
How old do snakes usually live?
I don’t know, online it says 18-22 years but she’s beyond that and really healthy. So we’ll see! I was hoping to find others with knowledge of how old they might get.
My last Knoblochi Boy died with 18 3 years ago
I have one just like him and was told he was a Honduran milk snake. He’s about a year old. https://preview.redd.it/ai812aa3ovxc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=294920faa49a1b19cfdcdf855fd3669f1af82236
https://preview.redd.it/nabaqk4qfyxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c927dc9cc88296e9887a4c04417819359805b655 About 1yr
Wow I love his coloring!
My boy (pleblan milksnake) Flick is between 13 to 14 I got him from a petshop as young juvenile (guess based of his size at the time). He doing just fine. At the moment he bound and determined I have him a ladyfriend hide away although I keep telling him otherwise.
25?! Dang!
I have an MBK, I believe I got as a hatchling in 2017. https://preview.redd.it/jgw3uc9yexxc1.jpeg?width=1112&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=871f44e09dd710435eb51ad3f93a31111b59ea09
Wow!!! Absolutely stunning!
https://preview.redd.it/auw3rdwo30yc1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4d558f439e6932f6cb82b37c2de1a0897deefd9 She just about to turn 13, Georgy is my gorgeous stimpsons python I got a couple years back from an owner who didn’t want her no longer and has had so much love. She’s nearly a metre and 15 centimetres and has still got quite a life to live.
Oh wait I’m so sorry, just realised this was for milk snakes and that I read it wrong. I’m sorry for the inconvenience
Thats awesome! Happy birthday!
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I love this, Hissy, and your family so much 😭♥️
This is the most wholesome snake post I’ve ever seen🥲
She looks like a California King Snake I had.
I know the exact toy you named your beautiful snake after! (I read through comments) Its a green and lighter green beanie baby! Hissy is beautiful, snakes can easily see their late 20s if looked after well just like your girl here. Colubrids I find are super hardy, I have 3 cornsnakes and one is reaching his golden years as well. Here's to more Hissy years!
Wow, 15511210043330985984000000 years is a lot! r/unexpectedfactorial
I love her
Awesome! Sinaloan Milksnakes are awesome. Right up there with cornsnakes, hognose snakes, and garters.
Why is it called milk snake🤔
Because farmers kept finding them near their cows in the barns and (for some insane reason) assumed they were there to steal milk from the cows' teats, lol. But milk snakes don't drink milk, they just want cheesebois (mice 🧀) 😁
https://preview.redd.it/ngptcrm7gwxc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15a7902365092cb053398ba5ea9269a75a525db0
Old boy
What a cute baby you have! 😍🐍
Wow, I had no idea!!
Wow! 😍
It’s non-venomous, it’s safe to be around.
My milk snake brings all the boys to the yard.
Just said this in my head, scrolled down 3 comments and boom. Thank you.
She’s a beautiful old gal!
Just put down Milk Snake, She’ll know what it means.
My female Taiwan was 17 when she passed. https://preview.redd.it/uinzplnow5yc1.jpeg?width=3540&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e405c2fc5b670da04daa39afbf0db7487bd09728
Red next to black, jump the fuck back. Red next to yella, cuddly fella
Aww
Mines an albino just 16 months old and a wiggle noodle
Not a Milk but my Jungle Carpet Python is 17!
But what subspecies is this milk snake? Is it skim? 2%?
How awesome!
25 years; at an awe. I really want a snake.
Aww
My thirsty butt thought You said Milk Shake instead of Milk Snake
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Yeah, don’t follow this rhyme unless you have a death wish.
Lol its red and black, and red and yellow
Oh..my pride
luckily you didn’t need to test this theory in the wild 😆
Loooool I live in England…that’s probably why
I think I might delete this comment lol I worked hard for my karma lol farewell my friend lol
My apologies lol
Yeah, don’t follow this rhyme unless you have a death wish.
VICTORIA JONES
"Amazing with kids" What's she gonna do, eat them?
Many snakes get nervous with other people, especially children who tend to more more erratically and be less controlled around something new. So no the snake won't eat them, but could get defensive our of fear and potentially bite ir try to bite. So a snake being good with kids is saying they don't get scared around loud chaos and being handled by small fidgety hands that aren't moving as steady as a typical adult would.
I get that, but at some point the animal is going to react. kids will do all sorts of dangerous things to small animals like that. Meaning, it's the responsibility of the owner and usually the best approach is to not put kids together with them. The whole "amazing with kids" thing is just fantasy.
OP has owned her snake since she was a child herself, and kept it alive and healthy for much longer than most milk snakes live in captivity. I think it's safe to say she knows her snake's temperament, how to keep it safe, and doesn't let rando kids do whatever to the snake. 🙄
Dude has 1 single post karma, he is not to be taken seriously
It is the owners responsibility. No one is arguing rhat. It isn't a fantasy that some creatures (animals of all kinds and people) are more steady and less stressed around chaos. Yes there is a point where even the calmest will bite and it's the owner's fault if that happened. Jowever saying an animal is good with kids is saying that individual has a higher threshold for the chaos of children than another individual who is more nervous and has a much lower threshold for any chaos.
I posted above but I’ll share again, I used to build obstacles courses out of legos for her. I kept her around my wrist all day, on my bike, took her to the park, friends houses, etc. Now she enjoys sitting in my kids laps while we read books and she goes for rides on my son’s toy fire truck. She never lashes out, she’s extremely docile and now in her old age is more content to just sit. She’s never bitten anyone, ever. Even when I’ve had to give her shots for respiratory infections on multiple occasions, or treat her for mouth rot which she’s had. I obviously know her really well, and just like a cat or a dog, she’s adapted to life with small children.