2007-01-22 09:32:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Only people who specialize and are trained in proper care of reptiles should own snakes...the average person should NOT own a snake...yes, they are soo cool, but they are soooo dangerous..and often, when they are owned by non-specialist humans they suffer malnutrition, improper housing, dangerous handling, generally they become unwell and dangerous. (they can eat your pets-dogs and cats-your children, your neighbors children, and you)
I myself adore snakes, and would love to have a python or restrictor of my own..but I love them enough to put their well being above my silly desire to own such a neat "pet" (snakes ARE NOT pets, THEY ARE LIVING wild creatures of nature NOT MEANT TO BE KEPT IN A CAGE)
2007-01-22 10:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by spottedmyappy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I’m not going to tell you to not get a snake like some other people here. But if you have never had any kind of reptile or snake, then the Ball Python is a good bid. They do not get very big, they are relatively good feeders, and they are very forgiving regarding ‘beginner mistakes’.
Now, as far as large snakes go, I have done a lot of research on them, and I have a small personal list of large breed snakes that I will not keep as pets. Anacondas, and Burmese Pythons get too big, and are just too aggressive. You have to keep in mind that when your large breed snake reaches a size where he could potentially threaten your life (just about all large breed snakes will reach that size), you will need to have another person who is not afraid of snakes to be near you while you stick a hand in to feed him, or if you have to clean his cage incase you are attacked. Just a side note, if you are being constricted, and you have an arm free, try to grab the end of the tail, and ‘peel’ him off of you.
Also, when your snake grows to his full length (15-20’), he will basically need his own room. Literally, he will need a bedroom.
If you are dead set on getting a large breed snake, then I would have to suggest the Hog Island Boa. Their temperaments aren’t as good as, say, a Red Tailed Boa, but they do not get as big.
I’m not going to bore you with more blah blah blah. But if you have any questions, please E-mail me, and I will be happy to help you.
One last thing, to the people who said to not get a large snake because they will eat you, and your loved ones. These attacks are real, but to anyone with half a brain, keeping a snake in a cage is not that difficult, and you are at least 10x more likely to be attacked by a dog.
2007-01-24 05:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by minion287 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of large snake are you talking about? If you have to ask then you are a beginner herper and shouldn't even think of the larger breeds. Why in anyone's right mind want a snake that can potentially kill you? Burmese, retics and anacondas you can find at reptile shows. But they don't recommend selling to a beginner. Where will you put a large snake? The 3 I have already mentioned reach 20 feet min. Where will you put it? Do you know where to get goats (or other similar sized snack packs) for food every month? Do not buy one on impulse. research them first and decide what will be best for you first.
2007-01-23 06:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by bobby h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A large snake store,you big silly.
2007-01-22 09:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Terri R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, don't. we have a reptile store in our area, they have sold 6 "large" snakes in the last year. mostly burmese pythons. one I bought. i still have mine as well as 3 of the other five. The snake got too big for them and i had to take them. they are a huge responsibilty and hard to feed one of my older berms is eating small pigs, at $150 a week that is a lot of money.
2007-01-22 12:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try at one of these pet shops, these are the ones in maharashtra (mumbai)...
Maharashtra, Dahanu
Pulkesh Kadam, 3/302 Vidyut Nagar Dahanu, Dahanu, Maharashtra, 401602, phone 09226385778, pulkeshkadam@yahoo.com.
Maharashtra, Lonavala
Sagar Aquamarine, Jadhav Colony Nangargoan, Lonavala, Maharashtra, 410401, phone 02114-271424, sagaraquamarine@yahoo.com.
Maharashtra, Mumbai
Aquatic Exotica, , Inderbhavan,Dahanukarwadi,kandivli(west), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400067, phone 91-022-8673727, fax 91-022-8657730, aquatic_exotica@yahoo.com.
Madhusudan Aquarist Pankaj Mungekar, 1/3, Kranti, Subhash Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400071, phone 32918805, vandanamungeka@hotmail.com.
Pet Lovers, 32,Chapel Road ,Bandra (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 050, phone 42092113324.
Trinity Aquarium and supplies, A/11 Kanchan Apts, Marol Village Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400059, phone 28223043, hfernz@hotmail.com.
Maharashtra, New Mumbai
Prakash (Mukesh Aquarium), New Panvel, New Mumbai, Maharashtra, 410 206, phone 7451471, fax 745 1471, kashh_in@yahoo.com.
Maharashtra, Pune
Aqua Centre, 475, New Somwar Peth, Near Daruwalla Bridge, Pune, Maharashtra, 411011, phone 9822259296, neeleshrane@gmail.com.
Carltons & Joels Angels Home, No.12. Field Marshall Cariappa Marg, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra, 411 003, phone 020-25815265 Mobile ;9422021979, ronsworldoffishandpets@hotmail.com.
Manish Aquarium, Shop no 9, 1132 Alankar Bhavan, F.C. Road, opp HDFC Bank, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016, phone 020-25677221, manishaquarium@rediffmail.com.
World Of Fish And Pet Enterprises, Shop No. 1,Landmark Appartments, 42,Aundh Road,Khadki., Pune, Maharashtra, 411 020, phone 020-25699869 / 25815265, ronaldchatellier@gmail.com.
World of Fish and Pets, Shop No1 , Landmark Complex Aundh Road, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra, 411 020, phone 91020-25815265, Mobile:942202197, ronsworldoffishandpets@hotmail.com.
2007-01-23 01:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-17 02:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Kingsnake.com. I'm looking to buy a corn snake from them. They have any kind of snake you can ever want and they will ship it to you!
2007-01-22 11:39:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't- tens of people die every year from their large snakes- all that has to happen is one accident- one wrong stimuli or shorted nerve and you will be snake food.
2007-01-22 09:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by Josh T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
come to my house there are many snake or send me your phone no
2007-01-24 03:23:05 · answer #10 · answered by nike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋