2006-09-22 09:01:38 · 23 answers · asked by alex 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I imagine it's probably a Burmese Python. It could be a Reticulated, Rock, or Anaconda, but those are much less common.
Anyway, my feeling is if you have to ask on Yahoo answers, then you are definitely not read for a large python. Please do as much research as possible if you want to consider it, but there are many things that you should take into consideration. A 12 foot python is probably eating large rabbits right now, and can ultimately need small goats or multiple rabbits every 2-4 weeks. That can be pretty expensive for the life of the snake which can live over 30 years. Also, you will need at least one other person available to handle the snake at this point, and a second person pretty soon (general rule is 1 person per 6 feet of snake). In addition, you have to consider vet fees, neighbor reactions, landlord problems, cleaning a large amount of waste, etc.
This is not a decision to take lightly as most people that try to take on this responsibility end up releasing their snakes into the wild because the give up and are unable to find someone to take the snake.
Good luck!
2006-09-22 09:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 15:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by zollars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to go with boober fraggle 79 on this. It sounds like a pet rock would be better for you. For starters, why is your cousin getting rid of him? Too much for him also? My bet is he is getting too big to handle/house/feed. So it sounds like he is trying to sucker you into getting it since he has no other way to sell it. A 12 foot snake is only going to get bigger and if you have to ask, you have to be a beginner herper. stick with the pet rock idea, and leave the potentially dangerous pets to people who know how to take care of them, and do thier own research before buying a pet of anykind. A 12 foot snake is already a 2 person job. Too much for a little girl who doesn't know about them. Do you even know what kind of snake it is? Python or Boa. Pick a species:Burmese, Retic, Columbian, Red tail, Emerald, Anaconda? There are a lot of snakes that get bigger than 12 feet. How about a king cobra? Or a taipan? Research, research, research. Then ask, or you get smart ****s like me and boober fraggle. 2 Ball pythons, veiled chameleon, flying gecko, leopard gecko, columbian tegu, 2 savanna monitors, california king snake, and a sinoloan milk snake in my collection now. Did research on everyone of them BEFOREHAND. And have had exotics for 20 years now. Would never dream of having anything over 7 feet long, only a dumba** would. Or a professional/expert with reptiles.
2006-09-23 08:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by bobby h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not say what type of snake or if he wants to sell it?
DO you know how to care for it? Doe sit eat LIVE food or frozen mice?
DO you have room for it?
Think carefully before you agree,..and if you are a minor living in a parents home...you might want to run it past mom or dad as well... or if you are adult with room mates... might want to ask them..
a 12 foot snake could be an unwelcome surprise!
If your cousin is trying to get rid of it......
There are sanctuaries that will take it... for free
Also he could call local zoo's as many will also take.
Make sure he does not just release it outside... " set it free" That ALWAYS ends badly.
Once a pet always a pet....
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-09-22 09:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to come on yahoo answers to ask this I would say no. You're not ready for a 12 foot snake. Or any snake for that matter. In fact stay away from reptiles...and amphibians...and mammals...and probably fish too. Maybe you could look into getting a pet rock.
2006-09-22 23:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would be a good idea to get a snake that is of age.
There are a lot of responsibility's to caring for a snake,and feeding a snake cost. Starting out small might be a better idea.
Maybe you could get a smaller snake until you are familiar with caring for one. You will also be closer. Like a puppy you are able to grow together.
2006-09-22 09:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by fina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, do you really need an answer to this???
but ok well first IS IT FOR SALE, 2nd, DO YOU LIKE SNAKES, and 3rd, WHY WOULD YOU HAVE TO ASK US IF -YOU- SHOULD BUY IT, IT'S YOU NOT US...
yeah well bye
Jalea
2006-09-24 10:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by LuckyCharm17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I wouldn't, whats someones elses problem,now it will become yours.if you want a snake that bad buy a small snake,and work your way up.... it will be a hell of a lot CHEAPER AND LESS DANGEROUS............but what do we know
2006-09-22 12:54:56 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can house it and have someone help you in handling even if it is tame its still a wild animal big enough to take advantage of a single person after 8 feet have a helper just in case if that sounds doable havater.GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-24 08:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by Matthew L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah then you could totally bring him to school in a bookbag and let him go...or put him in your mom and dads bed when their sleepingh. put him in your neighbors pool, or in some1s car...think of the endless possiblities you and your new friend snake would have
2006-09-22 09:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by jesusthemessiah44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋