I was thinking about a smooth green snake. My friends just have me confused about the smooth and rough thing saying that one of them is the small thin one that fits in your hand (THE KIND THAT I WANT) and the other is one that gets as big as a python. I thought and still think the only difference is texture of the scales! I really want a snake that will stay small like that but I havent had much luck finding many that will. Does anybody know of any snakes that stay small and make good pets. Id perfer a green snake but I dont want it to get all huge on me. I think a lot of people on the web dont know what kind of snakes they are taking pictures of seeing as I have seen so many pictures of snakes that were completely wrong. I need to know what im getting or what I want at least. I really dont know what to think after my friend told me to go here> http://www.pingleton.com/field/110505/green2.JPG and seeing that as a smooth green snake. I plan on getting one ASAP so thanks 4 all your help
2007-04-28 20:32:53 · 10 answers · asked by Jelly 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Green Snakes come with smooth or keeled (rough) scales. Both are small and easy to keep. They eat insects and crickets are available almost anywhere. As far as length, about 2 feet on either.
Enjoy.
2007-04-28 21:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by hotsnakes2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, not all pythons get big, but the mellowest python there is is a Ball Python also known as Royal Pythons, get about 4 feet & fatter then most snakes ...but all snakes/reptiles have certain, special requirements that must be met BEFORE buying them...so I'll include you a very good site that you can learn from..they deal only in reptiles & have for many, many years..so it's a good place to start & learn from ..TC & Peace :)
2007-04-29 03:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garter snakes corn snakes & king snakes are all good choices, don't grow much over 4ft. & are not really finicky feeders. Ball pythons are a very nice snake, but can be very finicky eaters & have much higher environmental needs than the other snakes Also, while ring neck snakes are very pretty, but can be pretty hard to feed year round because they eat salamanders, small fish, snails, small frogs, all thing that can be tough to find in Dec.- Mar.
2007-04-29 08:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a snake that will easily fit in you'r hand I would suggest a ring neck snake (Not sure if they sell those in pet stores or not) they are around 1 foot long at tops and they are a beautiful shiny black color with either a vibrant yellow orange or red on there underside and the ring around there neck (thats where they get there name from).
Good luck becoming a snake owner (And sorry I am not sure if they sell ringnecks in pet shops),
CarlitoForWWEChamp.
2007-04-29 03:57:47 · answer #4 · answered by RP12' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green snakes are a poor choice for a first snake. They are difficult for the beginner.
A corn snake is perhaps the best choice.
If you want something really small, ringnecks & redbellied snakes are the size of a green snake, but much easier to keep alive.
2007-04-29 05:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by markwedloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my daughter a king snake for her pet. They only grow to 3 1/2'-5' in length. Hers is now 36" and still eats fuzzies (about 6 a week). Hers was a little aggressive for the first week, but settled down with each handling. She was bit by it a few times but she said it really didn't hurt, plus it was scared of her and she had been nervous to hold it at first.
She got over her fear of it and they were fine together. She had spent a month working with another snake at the pet store only to have it escape after we put a down payment on it, this one was specially order for her and she never had the chance to work with it like the other one. It was fine with me and never bit me, but I was the one who was first to handle it even at the pet store. I just happened to show up right after it arrived. My one son is scared of snakes and he even held this one where is was so calm.
Other things to consider are the space you have for a tank, how are you about feeding a snake (we feed only frozen but thawed fuzzies), time you have to handle the snake, and what lighting it will require. Also some snakes are banned in some areas, check with local laws for this information. I used to live in Maryland near Baltimore City and all exotic pets are banned there. This includes snakes, hamsters, rabbits, hamsters, lions (knew some one who had one back in 1974 there and was forced to move or give it up, they moved), etc.
2007-04-28 21:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn snakes get up to 6 feet we have 5 of them. I would say a children's python or a Kenya sand boa both only get to 3 feet and are good pets.
2007-04-29 04:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by Penney w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, corn snakes stay fairly small, and they make very good pets. Garter snakes are also a small snake.
2007-04-28 21:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by kristendw78 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, those green snaked are excellent choice. They stay small as far as I know.
Try checking wikipedia. I was lazy to go through the whole list. ^_^
2007-04-28 20:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by leafia_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
california kings will get a max of 6 ft .but they stay thin and are pretty docile .black and white 50/50's are very pretty snakes.
2007-05-02 19:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋