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Do snakes make good pets? YES! I'll even cover several reasons why they make better pets than dogs and cats. It all really comes down to personal choice in the end.If you suffer from allergies snakes make great pets no dander, hair, and fleas. Another big advantage that snakes have over cats and dogs, you don't have to feed them daily! Supply them fresh water to drink and feed them according to their species type. Lastly you don't have to clean up after it everyday like a dog or cat, clean the enviroment after they've passed all food materials. Usually a calcium packet(consisting of the bone,teeth) and then the rest(consisting of hair,feathers).
Please consider all the factors; a)depending on the species, the size this snake can grow to. b)housing for your snake species could require very arrid conditions to a rain forrest enviroment with misting devices. c)type of food your snake requires, mice & rats are good, but a diversified diet is healthier, and will you feed live or prekilled food. d)if you to feed "live food" you must be prepared for emergencies(rat grabs snake by head,starts eating food backwards),and dealing with the sound of the crys(rat,rabbits,chickens)that can be a bit eerie. Feeding prekilled you must deal with defrosting the food, and then convincing the snake that it's alive, risking the possibility of receiving a bite. e)providing qualified veterinary care, you must find a vet dealing with exotics, and is willing to treat snake, and has experience with snakes. f)are you ready to have this snake for the next 25-45 years?
The following photographs are of my Burmese python, Fortune, eating a six week old piglet. This piglet had died during castration due to a herniated testicle. The farm owner figured we could use of the piglet to feed one of the many snakes. The hollow death that occured could have ended up rotting in the garbage. This way it had a useful ending.
Being a realist I know that "the circle of life" needs to continue the way it has for millions of years. If it doesn't, we'll have an over population of all the species. I really don't think the world is ready for that, especially when there are so many animals that are unwanted and thrown away like trash.
Snakes for the most part are not an inexpensive purchase, many species are fairly expensive. So when you decide to go looking for the snake of your dreams here are some helpful hints.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A SNAKE
- Find a suitable species--suited to your lifestyle and handling abilities. One that won't out grow it's enclosure too soon. One that will fit your budget in the way of initial purchase of the snake, housing the snake, and depending on the species and size feeding the snake.
- General appearance--The snake should be alert with it's tongue checking the air frequently, should have very little to no blemishes of it's skin, the skin shouldn't have any open wounds or be broken, the mouth should be closed free from lumps or any discharge from the mouth or nose, and the eyes should be bright and shiny(do not purchase a snake while it's shedding come back and see it after it has shed). Should have an overall healthy look to it, not emaciated or obese, the snake should look well nourished.
- Age and the Size--Generally speaking the larger the snake is for it's species the older the snake is. You want to consider if you want to start with a baby, or if you want an older snake that is accustomed to being handled. Depending on the species you could get a 5 year old python thats 3 feet, or a 5 year old python thats over 12 feet in length. It's all up to you.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR PET SNAKE, AS MUCH AS WE ENJOY OURS!!
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