Max & Spin
Breed : Royal Python or Ball Python (Africa)
Info : Max (Left) & Spin (Right) are small (3 to 4 feet) but bulky snakes, who are calm and friendly, with smooth skin.
Benefits : Therapy snakes give a 3 dimensional therapy experience : From the initial anticipation, and understandable caution (like waiting in line for a rollercoaster), therapy clients find the movement of a snake both relaxing and exciting (like the ride !!) When stroking the snake, they find them relaxing. Watching a snake is really quite fascinating, and invites conversation between participants. Therapy with a snake is amazing for enhancing and increasing confidence and self esteem ! Allowing the release of dopamine and adrenaline as well as the usual serotonin and oxytocin