I have seen alot of questions regarding snakes and their health. Please keep in mind that snakes are delicate creatures and they should be handled and cared for in such a manner.
They need food, water, photoperiods, and care. They are not for being macho, or for experments. Do not get a snake until you have been throughly educated by a proffessional, and only get what is right for you. No Venomous snakes and nothing larger than you can safely handle. Think: do you want a 14 year old with a 6ft Eastern Diamondback as his first snake? Or a 22ft anaconda? Start small and as you learn, look at other snakes. Never take your snake into public. Most folks are scared of them and this can cause serious outcomes for you and your beloved pet.
A snake is a life. It is a living, breathing, thinking animal with a sense of pain, excitement, fear, reaction, and contentment.
Please treat them with respect and don't neglect its health or physical condition.
Use your head and common sense, folks.
2006-10-31 19:55:33 · 10 answers · asked by michael p 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
What is your question?
You have made a statement addressed to snake owners instead of to prospective owners. Perhaps you should have a look for people asking for advice on wether to buy a snake or not.
Try and ask questions if you want answers.
2006-11-01 02:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, doesn't this belong as the answer to the question: "Hi I'm stupid and want to buy my 5 year old a cobra?"
I agree with the previous answerer, direct this nonsense at people who are considering getting snakes without doing their research! If you'll go through and read the answers we all give, snake owners here are perfectly intelligent and responsible people. Have you even READ this forum at all? Do you realize how many times a day we urge parents NOT to buy reptiles for young children? How many 12 year olds we tell they need to grow up a little before they worry about bullying their parents into pet ownership? I have been keeping reptiles for TEN YEARS! I have never lost a reptile, I've never had any illness in my collection, and I would hand any reptile I own over to a 2 year old and not be the slightest bit concerned they would be in any danger.
Maybe YOU should use your common sense and stop preaching to the choir. Who made you so high and mighty that you think you need to educate people who haven't asked you for your opinion? Take this bull and preach to grade schoolers, maybe then you'll actually be doing some good. All you're doing now is proving to be a pompous jerk who CLEARLY jumped on here and posted that assanine message without reading a single question or response anywhere on this message board.
The only reptile whose health I fear for at the moment is any in your possession- it must be difficult to properly care for a delicate reptile with your head so far up your rear.
2006-11-01 00:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jason! Do not get a snake unless you have been thoroughly educated by a professional? If I was to have done that, I don't think I would own a snake today. I was quite able to do the research on my own and have done very well with my snakes. no professional was needed!
I know myself, the first snake I ever owned was a Garter Snake that I caught in my backyard. This is what got me into reptiles. I believe if you take away the ability to do something like that, many children will not get interested in reptiles.
2006-11-01 00:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by nanookadenord 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good thought that applies to any animal, but you're preaching to the choir.After 40+ yrs. of collecting snakes of all types, including venomous species, I feel relatively confident in my ability to care for my collection. This is not to say that I know it all, that's ridiculous, I learn something new each day around these critters. As many others before me have stated, you should address this editorial to perspective snake owners.
2006-11-01 10:17:18 · answer #4 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 10:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by embrey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got some nerve directing that at "snake owners."
By all means say that to someone THINKING of getting a snake. It is very, very rude to suggest to someone who already keeps a snake that they are irresponsible.
I have 2 snakes and look after them immaculately. Not all of us are ignorant scum out to kill reptiles you know.
2006-10-31 23:09:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jason 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Well said... They may be cute when they are little, but most of them grow up to get big and they are almost IMPOSSIBLE to get rid of when they are 8 ft long and 50 lbs (like my previous roommate's Albino Burmese Python)!
Snakes aren't show pets!!!
2006-11-01 02:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by April M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the other posts, what you say is correct, but directed at the wrong people....
2006-11-01 04:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use your head, common sense, are you kidding?you havn't got any.leave them where they belong.pity you wouldnt get bitten and die a long slow painful death like the reptiles you lock up and torture.
2006-11-04 15:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you. Really well said. Same goes for ANY animal: please do your full research first, and make sure you have the means for appropriate care.
2006-11-01 00:00:09 · answer #10 · answered by livesimply 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋