Is there a snake that is calm but doesn't sleep all day. And that you can easily put around you without it trying to choke you D= or eat you. xDD Or around your wrist or something. And that doesn't eat meat? ;\ I would get one that does eat meat if I can't find one that doesn't. I'm a vegetarian and would NOT have the heart to feed it a rat. I wouldn't really mind feeding it meat aslong as it doesn't look like the animal it once was. :P And I don't mind it being big just as long as it's not like MASSIVE.
Ps. What do you guys think about baby ball pythons?
2007-03-15 13:09:09 · 16 answers · asked by carrots_and_dressing_yo 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Oh yeah and the main reason I wouldn't like to feed it a rat is because I have 2 pet rats. >.< And I love them.
2007-03-15 13:13:27 · update #1
Balls are good snakes, but since you want something that is going to stay (and when I say small im comparing it to a full grown ball) small I would suggest a corn. They really are the best snake for a newbie.
A corn snake would be best for you. You can get these things called "snake sausages" they look like REAL sausages, but they are made of real ground up rats.
They get around 5 feet long and stay pretty slender.
Iv'e never heard of a corn killing a human ^_^.
They require almost no special heating, just keep them around room temp (unless you keep your room ice cold or really hot) most do good at around 75-85 degree's.
I also suggest getting an under tank heater for the warm side.
Don't use a hot rock! They can burn your snakes.
You need to have 2 hides, one for the cold side and one for the hot, if you only have a hide for the cold side then the snake will seek the security of the hide above all else and may end up freezing to death.
Make sure the hide openings are not facing outwards (where you can look inside)
Make sure you have a water bowl big enough for the snake to soak in if it needs to.
Place the bowl in the center of the tank.
*Most* corn snakes will rest during the day and are active only at night. Some of my corns will only come out at night and others just don't care. I guess it depends on the snake.
Corns don't like to hold still. They are always on the move, so when your holding one be prepared to pay constant attention to them or you will lose them.
I also suggest getting a spray bottle and just lightly mist everything (even the snake) every day. It will keep the tank humid and make it easier on your snake when it comes time to shed. Don't keep it to dry either.
Do not fed the snake in it's tank, it might start to associate your hand with food and start striking at you when you put your hand inside. Also, the snake could injest it's bedding, and that could cause the snake to become ill or die.
(I use something called Aspen Snake Bedding. I like it because there is no dust residue.
You can also use newspaper, paper towels, or coconut fiber.
DO NOT USE -> Dirt, Pine, or Cender, the bark of these trees contains toxins and will make your snake sick.)
I feed mine in a large rubbermaid tub. That way it gives you a chance to clean the cage or change the water.and handle the snake alittle.
Make sure you don't handle it to much after it eats, it may lose whatever meal it just had.
This is just a brief care list, go to this site for more info.
It also has a nice selection of corns to pick from.
http://www.cornsnakes.net
*fyi*
I did not copy and paste any of this info from any websites. I typed it all.
2007-03-15 16:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by twistidcandi 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why are you even considering a snake for a pet if you can't handle feeding it its normal diet?
A snake eats other animals and while you CAN buy "snake sausages" online, they aren't as nutritious as the real thing.
Rats and mice are the diet for MOST captive snakes. Other snakes eat lizards, birds, fish, and a few will eat insects.
There is NO such thing as a vegetarian snake. Snakes can NOT digest vegetable matter.
Rats are great pets and I would suggest that you stick with them. If you really want a reptile, there are plenty of vegetarian lizards to choose from. :)
And lastly... ball pythons are really not a good beginner's snake. Corn snakes are excellent beginner snakes, but they need rats and mice for their diet.
You can buy frozen rats and mice from suppliers online. All you need to do is thaw them out.
2007-03-15 20:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by Annie B. Mice 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO snake can eat "meat that doesn't look like the animal".They can only eat live rats or rats that have been frozen but thawed before feeding.I would not reccomed a ball python as a first snake.However,I do reccomed a corn snake but as I said,all snakes require food in the form of an animal.
2007-03-15 20:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by lobo2139 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
garter snakes may be a good choice for you because they eat fish (although still meat) minnows are the typical choice of prey for those guys. You can also try a corn snake, very docile, they dont get to large and are very good eaters, along with that, there is a manufacture that makes a food item called snake sausages... which is ground up animal protein (mice in a blender)
which is then frozen...... you would simply thaw them and go for it, feed them with some sort of forceps, your finger may look just as inviting. Cornsnakes have a typically high feeding response allowing them to readily take the item....... easy choices......
2007-03-16 12:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by brian a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby Ball pythons become big pythons and eat rats...
try a Garter snake there are various sizes and colors but a good start and they eat Crickets or gold fish.
2007-03-15 20:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is one snake that i would most likely get and that is a, I think it is a garter snake i saw on tv and it
hardly bites and it is small so it cant choke or eat you. Look on the internet about a garter snake and see if im right.
2007-03-15 20:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Kit Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the black mamba answer you got was about as worthless as they get.. all snakes eat other animals. corns are good ball pythons can be picky eaters you can feed frozen rodents but everynow and then you may have to feed live if the snake decieds to stop eating good luck
2007-03-17 19:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by joeparker67 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommened a Garter snake because they are low maintenice and love eating frogs and fish.They at maximium would reach 5 feet(if lucky).They could be housed in a 20 gallon tank for a long time.They would need a few hiding places,medium water bowl because they love to soak.Also you can put the little minnows in their water bowl because they will eat them from there.Hope this helps.
2007-03-15 20:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by Jesse E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i cannot understand why you would want a snake with how you feel about meat and rodents, but to each his own. there are alot of lizards that eat veggies (iguanas) and insects (beardies), but if you can get past your feelings about feeding meat, the ball python is a good starter snake they are one of the most friendly snakes available, they have a bad reputation for being finicky eaters but 99% of the time its the wild caught specimens that have that trait.
good luck with your decision and remember to research what it takes to properly care for your new pet befor buying it!
see sources for great sites with tons of info on snakes
2007-03-16 01:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by az_na_man32 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should go with ball python but they have to eat some snakes will eat frozen chicken at room temp. ball pythons are very easy going snake good for a beginner. snakes need alot of care heat, lighting and temp.
2007-03-17 00:00:21 · answer #10 · answered by pythonladee 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋