I would like to get a pet snake but I don't know anything about them, who does?!
2006-10-09 13:22:23 · 17 answers · asked by Larry the Cable Girl 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I have a corn snake and a red tailed boa. Both are handled quite a bit so they are friendly and active. As the other said, you'll need a reptile aquarium, a water dish, a hiding place, a heating pad, a heat lamp, and some temperature and humidity sensors. Put the heating pad and lamp on one side of the cage and leave the other side cool. Snakes like a chance to cool off once in a while so give them a place to do it. The water dish should be big enough for the snake to fit into as they like to take a soak every once in a while. Make sure there is something rough, but not sharp, in the cage to assist in shedding. Put some astroturf down in the bottom of the cage and you're set. I like to feed both my snakes prekilled prey. The petstore sells frozen mice and rats that can be thawed and fed to the snake (must be at least room temperature) I thaw my mice in a container of hot water and then shake the mouse in front of the boa with tongs. The corn snake does not need any coaxing. She'll find the fuzzy and take it down as quick as can be. I really enjoy the snakes as they are a fun an relaxing pet to watch and hold. I'm off to give the boa a little dinner right now. Good Luck!
2006-10-09 17:11:31 · answer #1 · answered by John C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet Snakes? Never heard of them.
2006-10-09 13:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by DAMOLA A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to research about the differant types or go to a pet shop and ask. Make sure you know the type you get and how to care for them. Make sure you have the right size keeper area for them. How big will they get. Remember some snakes are not really good for pets. Not one to play and wear around your neck...so make sure what you are wanting .....good luck
2006-10-09 13:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by possmdillolady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont' know much about snakes, do LOTS of research and make sure you are fully prepared to take care of one. Reptiles in general take alot of attention when it comes to correct feeding, temperatures, and handling. There are alot of websites and books that will help you out, and try to talk to some people who have snakes to see if it is the right pet for you!
2006-10-09 13:32:40 · answer #4 · answered by margarita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi if your looking for info on pet snakes or looking to get them email me at silverchair_19@netzero.com i currently own snakes and sell them but will not ship now due to the cold but my suppliers ship and i can give you their retail sites which are so much cheaper then buying a snake at a pet store ..those are jacked up prices with poor snakes...also try getting a snake from your local animal shelter..thats a great way to do it.
2006-10-09 14:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jake S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what kind of snake you get, they make awesome pets. you'd have to keep them in a glass ..thing, like a quare fish tank. you'd feed them, small mice, or large insects (depending on which snake) if it's a pet, and it matters where you get one, they won't bite you, their really slithery, not slimy. their aweome to pet down the scales, and their just kool pets.
2006-10-09 13:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by charmed avatar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the type that you want. but if you want a beginner snake then the best one to get is a ball python, they are the easiest one t care for and they are very dosile to have. they are the best for beginners and they don't get big. the biggest they will get is about 5ft. all you would need is a tank for their size, heating pad for under heat, light for top heat, rock for helping them to shed, hiding place for them to hide in, substrate for bottom of tank like(carefresh), water bowl, you will need to keep their temp on one side at 84-86(hot side) and on the cool side keep it at 74-76. turn lights off at night because they will need to have it off ,or you can get an infrared light for the night heat if it gets to cold for them. i have 2 of them and they are full grown and they are happy in their 60 gal tank and they are held all the time and everyday. they are a very good snake to start with.
2006-10-09 13:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you reseacrh the type of snake:
what it eats/how to feed - would you be comfortable feeding it?
how big does it get? - could you provide for the max size?
find out about what temperature it needs?
would you feeel comfortable picking it up?
don't pick it up too much!
always wash your hands before and after touching - he may smell food on your hand and attack it.
provide a stone to help shedding, something to hide under and fresh water in something big enough for emmersion.
2006-10-09 14:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had two snakes..but they both got away..they are really good in escaping so try to make your cage "escape proof" fish tanks would make a great home for snake
2006-10-09 15:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by ........ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET A CORN SNAKE. THEY ARE EASY TO MAINTAIN AND A GREAT FIRST SNAKE. I HAVE ONE FOR MY SON AND HE IS SEVEN. THEY DON'T GET THAT BIG(3.5-5 FT). THEY COME IN A LOT OF GREAT COLORS TO CHOOSE AND ARE VERY DOCILE AND HAVE GREAT TEMPERAMENTS. GO TO
www.cornsnakes.com
2006-10-09 13:32:25 · answer #10 · answered by amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋