Does anyone have a snake?

Question

I want to get a snake, but I am not sure what kind of snake to get I want a small one that is not poisonous. Does anyone have any ideas of what those kind of snakes are called? I have seen some small ones at pet's barn but I don't remember what they were called. I would really appreciate it if you answered this question! Thanks...... you can even e-mail me at [e-mail]
Thanks!

Answer 1

I own a 4 foot long Ball Python named Jake the Snake (after the famous wrestler, corny I know lol). He is about as big as he will get, he's not poisonous, and he eats 1 rat every week or so unless he's shedding. They make excellent pets as long as you aren't scared of them lol. Cornsnakes are also a small snake and make very good pets. They usually stay small enough to eat small mice and not rats, but I've never actually owned one.

Answer 2

I'm so glad to see you asking questions like this before you just go out and buy, I'll try and give you the best possible answer, but please once you decide on the type you like. Get a book on them, try the library or any bookstore. Then you go to a petshop or breeder and ask to handel a couple of different ones. (There personalities differ, even in the same species). Then you need to setup your housing according to the species you decide on. Only after this you go out and purchase a snake. This is a long term commitment as the snake will be with you for many years, up to 25 years.

This is a list of the species I would personally suggest for beginners. I'll also add a link to photo's and information on each.

Cornsnake - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_snake

This is the perfect beginner snake, there is a huge range of colours available, they are in-expensive and easy to care for. They are also very forgiving to mistakes. Extremely docile, in 14 years I've never been bitten by one.

California Kingsnake - http://whozoo.org/Intro2000/vansibor/VanSib_CaliforniaKingsnake.htm

These are lovely snakes, they don't really have any set backs as pets. They tend to musk when handled, when they get used to being handled this normally stops. But in some specimens they will always do this. Kingsnakes need be kept one snake per enclosure as they are canabilistic and will eat other snakes. This is personally one of my favourite snakes.

Ball Pythons - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_python

These tend to be sold as beginner snakes, I don't fully agree with this. Pythons overall is more fussy than other snakes. There is also many more diceses that affect them. Really wonderful snakes but I would suggest starting your collection with one of the above mentioned species. And then as you get more comfortable with it move on to a more challenging species.

To sum it up, I would say get a nicely coloured corn snake. They are the easiest to keep of all three species. In the end it comes down to your personal preferance and the amount of money you would like to spend on a snake. If you need more information e-mail me [e-mail]

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have to agree With Caveman too. We have a California banded king and he is great. My 8 year old daughter is probably his biggest fan. Corns and kings tend to be in the 5 foot or smaller range when fully grown.

I personally have had better luck with kings eating from hatchlings than corns, but that could just be my luck.

One suggestion that I haven't seen is that you feed in an enclosure other than their home. This will help to keep them from striking anytime something (a hand) goes into their cage. When they are small you can feed in a paper lunch sack, just secure the top with a few paperclips or a chip bag clip saver thing works great. Once they get bigger, feed in a separate tank 5-10 gallons with an astro turf type bottom. This will help to keep them from whatever substrate you are using in their home. DO NOT USE PINE SHAVINGS!!!!!!!!!!! If you go with shavings, make it Aspen.

Good luck, and be sure to do the research on the heat and feeding requirements on whatever you choose.

Answer 5

i would have to agree with caveman he has some great advice
the corn snake or even rat snake are great for beginners. They are constrictors meaning they choke their food by squeezing it to death but you can feed them frozen(thawed) mice and they will still constrict thinking they are killing it too cute! I think yu are looking for a constrictor not a poisionus snake. They need about 30 gallon tank with heat pad and light I use a red light a few sticks and a hiding place a rock under the light for basking and a cooler, moist hide for when hes hot or shedding.

Answer 6

I have a ball python, and he is great. Ball pythons get about 3 -4 feet long and would rather curl up in a ball rather than bite (hence the name "ball" python) If you dont want one of those, then another one i recommend highly is a cornsnake, they are nice and dont get that big. Plus, the easy things about snakes are that they usually eat once a week depending on size and breed. Mine eats an albino mouse or two every thursday.

Answer 7

My friend had some kind of corn snake. I used to go over there and watch it eat mice. Other than that, I don't understand the appeal. It's not like a snake is going to remember you, or really interact with you in any way. They are very primitive, I would rather have a goldfish.

Answer 8

I also have a ball python and agree that they are a great snake to have. Some can can reach up to 6' in length so you have to have a bit of room to give it!

Answer 9

Cornsnakes, they're cool looking, small, and easy to take care of. They are not poisonous.

Answer 10

my friend has one but its really big and poisonous so i really dont know bout that. but just go to a pet store that sells snakes and ask bout them and ask what snake that would be best for u.