Is it tame?

Barbel

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Does anyone else find it odd or annoying when people inquiring about a ball python ask if the snake is tame?

I just think that is such an odd thing to ask. I can understand asking about its temperament, whether it's feisty or more laid back, but the word "tame" to me implies that I spent time breaking the wild beast and now have it under control, like a wild horse or something. :main_laugh: Maybe it's just me!
 

Dog Shrink

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Tame is just a layperson term used to describe temperament of animals they see as typically wild such as herps. It is irritating tho but if you understand the ignorence behind it it really is just a word.
 

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