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My son wants to get a snake. I personally can't stand snakes, but I don't want to discourage his love for animals. Does anyone know anything about keeping snakes? What do they eat? Where do they live? etc
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snakes are cool pets. they are low maintence and easy to care for. if you're uneasy about getting a snake that eats mice, then get a smaller snake. i would advise that if you're willing to let your son get a snake, then set boundries on the type of snake. you should get a book of snakes or talk to someone in a pet store.
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True snakes can be very cool pets and they are low maintenance but not no-maintenance. We used to have several snakes but had to give them up when we moved. Keep in mind that some snakes can live 30 years. Educate yourself and your son about snakes before you buy!!!
Some snakes get very large (we had three that were over 15 ft long) Check out your local pet store to see what they have and what they recommend. Another good source is reptile shows. You can also check with your veterinarian. It’s a good to find one that is familiar with snakes-not all of them are.
As far as feeding goes – what they eat and how often they eat depends on the snake. They can swallow something twice the size of the thickest part of their body. Most of ours ate live mice and rats; the larger ones ate rabbits. Captive snakes don’t necessarily have to be fed live rodents though, they can adapt to eating pre-killed rodents. We live in the Midwest and during the winter months, many of our snakes would quit eating or only eat a couple of times during the entire 6-8 months.
It’s very important to have the correct enclosure for your snake. Most of ours were kept in aquariums with locking screen tops that we bought at the pet store. Some were kept in specially made enclosures. Their environment needs to be kept warm with an average temperature around 80 degrees and some require a very high humidity level. A little humidity helps when they’re going to shed. Be careful to follow instructions for under-tank heaters and hot rocks so the snake doesn’t get burned. Except for the three largest snakes, all of ours had hide boxes in their aquariums. If it’s an arboreal snake you’ll also want to provide branches to climb on. And of course they need water dishes.
Check out some books at the library. Do a little internet research. Talk to knowledgeable people at the pet store. (My favorite snakes are the “Ball Pythons” (Royal Pythons). They’re typically a more timid snake and don’t get very large 3-5ft. Depending on how old your son is something like a corn, rat or king snake may be closer to the size you were thinking about.) Good Luck!
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I don't think you should let your son get a snake. Some snake might not be posionous but, they still do bite. I had a snake as a pet, but i had to get rid of it because it bit me. I was feeding it mice at the time but it went for me instead of the mouse and this snake was a ordinary grass snake not posionous or vicous. please think about it more before you buy your son a snake. If you do decide to get him one I hope you have better luck than i did. Best of luck
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im looking for a snake color brown and black and stomch white
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A friend years ago owned a snake that was nonvenemous and it actually had a mouth that was too small to bite...actually was the one that made me comfortable around snakes. Looking to find out what kind he was. He was less than 36" long but he was very thin and all black. Would appreciate any help here....DON'T want to buy my 12 yr old girl the wrong kind of snake......PLEASE HELP!
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not a website in surrey but a website in uk
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or speak in at the chat room
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i just found a snake crawling in a supermarket, he's about 12" long. i think he's a python, he has black and gray coloring. what do they eat? where's the best place to keep him?
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snakes r cool they r realy for breading but some people just like them one thing u nevere want to do is stick your hand in the cage while they eat they will snap at u so fast. if u have young then i wouldent get a boa if they do get loose they most likely wont evan bother u it just tat u have to under stand tat if they feel indagerd tat they will use deffense mecanizm and snap its more likly if they r handdled while young it wount feel threaned.
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What kind of snake are you looking for
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for a first snake i would recommend a corn snake. they can be kept in a small vavarium with a small heat pad to start with. they eat "pinkies" which are baby mice that you buy frozen and are very cheap. they eventually grow to 6ft but remain very slim. they can be quite shy but get used to being handled very quickly. they do not require extra lighting or mineral soluitons for their water. very easy to keep pets.
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Oh my gosh. Are you guys ever STUPID, no offence. Before you start asking TOTAL general questions like this, just do some research!!! It's not THAT hard! What I recommend 110+% are cornsnakes. They rarely EVER bite, if they do at all ever. They're also the #1 beginner snake. I got mine 2 years ago when I was only 10 and he has never EVER bitten me, not even when he was just born. Corns eat mice of the appropriete size only once a week. I would recommend NOT getting it from a pet store, or taking ANY advice from a pet store. They lie, they just want to make money out of getting you to buy their (most likely) unhealthy snake. I would get it from a reptile show, and from a trusted breeder. Trust me, I have a TON of experience as a corn snake owner as I'm breeding them in the 2006 breeding season. As for how big they get, they only get up to 3-5 feet max. Do more google searches on the internet, and get a book. Please ignore all of the above posts, seriously. Somewhere in their post there's a lie. Ex. #1) pauline said that even if they aren't venomous, they'll bite. This is TOTALLY ***TRUE***! Ex #2) Jim said they're only for breeding. No, most people just keep them as pets. There's many other examples, but I have to go, sorry. Please ask any more questions you might have and the best of luck!!! =D
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well look. i think that what all you people need that are looking for a pet snake. seeing as how most of you seem to be looking for a first time. i would like to suggest to you tht a corn snake is an amazing pet. You can buy them as hatchlings for a mere £30 and they are incredibly easy to look after. i bought mine when it was only 3 weeks old. I have since had him for a further 4 months and they are so affecionate! they do not grow very big at the moment mine is only 60cm but the average size for an adult corn snake is about 3ft-5ft. This obviously depends on whether the snake you choose to purchase is a male or female. I do appreciate that some mothers have a fear for snakes. The most offputting thing is that corn snakes need mice to feed. as a hatchling they require 1 pinky a week. a pinky is a tiny baby mouse with little or no fur and can be purchased for a mere 50p in most pet stores. I hope this information has helped you all :)
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i have 7 snakes ,corn snake,cali king,eastern king,albino eastern king,black rat,banded water,and common garter.all have bit me,but rairly bring blood.they are very good pets.first timers need domestic snakes.get your son a corn snake,and let him resurch his pet.
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why cant you stand snakes? they're great pets!!!
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Corn snakes and california king snakes dont bite un less your mean to them.
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necesito encontrar un canal para chatear llamado snake chat
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i have just had a snake brought for me now i need to learn to look after it
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can anyone tell me what tem the 10 mounth old diamond python needs to stay at and and how long do i need to keep the heat lights no for a day?
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i am a snake owner. snakes should be kept in an aquarium or tank . snakes uaslly eat mice ,depending on its size it may eat smaller mice.
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*****This is gonna be rather long*****
ok.. im gonna put my 2 cents into this since I keep snakes myself, and my fiancee is a well known venomous snake keeper. Kaitie, if you want to get a snake I would highly suggest something of a small species such as a colubrid. Colubrids include king snakes, milk snakes, corn snakes and rat snakes.. In my years of experience I have found king snakes and corn snakes to be some of the most docile of the herpetile world, and are great for kids. Now depending on the age of your son (since you didnt mention it) this is a great opportunity for him to learn responsibility, of course you and other family members will need to help, but this will give your son a sense of self pride and accomplishment.
I'm going to add and correct some info that Risty provided.
As far as enclosures are concerned, aquariums with locking screen lids are fine, but as the snake grows your tank has to grow too. You can always opt for a custom enclosure built by someone you know who's good with materials and building things, or one off of the internet. I do have references of numerous cage builders as well.
Temperatures.. This is where common mistakes are made.. For any snake there should be gradient temps.. a cool side and a warm side.. Snakes need to thermoregulate as they are *cold blooded animals* Depending on which snake you get the temps are going to vary.. I keep boas and the temps in their enclosures are 87-89 deg F on the warm sided and about 78-80 in the cool side.. now my cali king snake, her temps are 85 deg F on the warm side but 74deg F on the cooler (see the difference?) Now with humidity it goes the same.. some snakes require a high humidity and some a low one.. the humidity levels (as well as temperatures) are based on where the snake
comes from. As far as UTH's (Under Tank Heaters) they're really not needed as the air temp is sufficient for snake to digest their food.. but if you want to opt for one anyway, a human heat pad to put under the warm side of the tank is sufficient, or you can by one called flexwatt from numerous retailers.. as far as over head heat (to mimic the sun) you can justget a lamp with a infra red heat bulb. Just remember the higher the wattage the higer the heat that will be emitted. So ask about which wattage would be appropriate for the snake you will be getting.. (for a colubrid I recommend a 25 watt infra red heat bulb)
Please do not EVER use a heat rock, as I have seen too many snakes get burned and even killed by burns/infections caused by one of them.. They suck up electricity and are simply ugly to look at as well, but from safety aspects.. Do no use one or again you might end up with a crispy critter.
Feeding: It is usually not recommended that a person feeds a snake a LIVE rodent! I will press this issue as snakes are known to be attacked by rats/mice and have minor to severe and life threatening bites. You dont want to find a dead snake in the enclosure... trust me it will tear your son up. Now the rule of thumb for feeding for most snakes is 1 prey item equal or slightly larger to the girth of the snake at the widest part. Now if you dont mind killing rats and mice then I will encourage you feed your snake pre-killed food. Or you can buy frozen feeders, store them in a freezer, thaw them then feed to the snake.. l know it may sound really messed up but it's what I do. Thawing is a whole other process that I'm not going to get to, but I will provide you information at the end of my post to where you can get it. Also if you can feed rats rather than mice, then it will be more beneficial to your snake as rats have a higher calcium content than mice... and snakes need calcium too.
Hide Boxes: Most snakes require that a box for hiding such as a hollow half log. this will provide the animal with security as a lot of snakes arent claustraphobic...lol Plus it will provide them with shade so they can sleep because snakes dont have eye lids.
Now have you thought about getting a lizard or a gecko instead of a snake? have you asked you son? If he seems interested in one, I would highly recommend Leopard Geckos. They are very VERY sweet and mild mannered little critters and are great pets for kids of every age...even you Kaitie. Leos as they are called in the reptile hobby are just like any gecko in the wild can lose it's tail if it's pulled or yanked.. but it will regrow.. but dont be discouraged by that minor down fall. Leos are low maintenance compared to snakes. they will eat mostly insects like crickets and they never bite...=)
now for the references. I suggest you join up or at least visit these forums, there are many parents and kid members there like me (im a 2 months along-to-be-mom) there that will offer up some great advice on kids and snakes, as well as snake care for any kind of snake you can think of.... from ball pythons to burmese pythons to anacondas:
www.redtailboa.net [I am a site moderator
www.thereptileroom.org [my fiancee is the site co-owner and administrator
If anytime you (or anyone else here especially brian with the carpet python) would like to email me for more info, plz feel free to. My email is noradonnelly@hotmail.com
Nora
RedTailBoa.net - Moderator
Snake House Company - Owner
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FYI.. snakes really don't belong in tanks.. aquariums and tanks should only be used as a temporary housing arrangement, and the snake should be moved into an enclosure made of plastic, acrylic, wood lined inside with tile board (stuff used in showers) you run risks with glass tanks, especially if you're using an UTH *under tank heater*, glass might crack and break and cause injury to you or your critter... I can give you references on quality enclosures if you're interested... just email me..
Nora
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What do just born snakes eat?
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Can you keep male and female royal pythons together when they are 9 months old or do you need seperate vivariums.
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that would depend on the type of snake for instance mostly only these four do not eat mice garter snake, rough green snake, ribbon snake, and the smooth green snake they all eat insects or fish. to live mostly all snakes need a infrared heat lamp, branches, and a fluoresent tubes that illuminate the habitat but never brightly lit.
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Im havin a really tough time with keeping my tank at the recomended 85-90 degrees for my ball python, ive tried many different types of light bulbs and changed the size of my under the tank heating pad, what should i do?
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I need to know everything about snakes.
I am interested in buying one. I would like to know the main steps in caging. But make it simple.
I also need to know what the price of all this would come to. Including the food.
I am a snake lover.
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i have a milk snake and a bubblegum rat snake. bought bubblegum snake in december and the milk snake last week. pet shop told me they were ok to put in same tank, but i read today in book, that milk snakes eat other snakes so am a bit worried. any help please? they both seem ok at the minute.
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hi i have a two month old albino corn snake i try to keep his tank at 80 degrees all the time im afraid that he might get to cold and get sick on me. but everytime i hold him he's always cold is that ok and i leave his light on all the time bc i live in my basement and at night it gets really cold at night please someone responded asap you can email me at sexydee02@yahoo.com make sure you put in the subject regards to your snake thanks danielle
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it wont take you long to overcome your fear of snakes,
they eat dead baby mice when they are young when they are older they eat full grown frozen mice
the best snake i can think of for begginers is a corn snake because they are very dosile and they are easy to tame
the whole setup for a corn snake that inc snake, vivariam, and all acsesories will come to about 200 pound
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i think your son has made a good desision to look after a snake there are loads of different breeds of snake, my persanal choise for a bagginer would be some sort of rat snake,they eat frozen mice, there eyes turn blue when they are about to shed there skin, they are easy to handle, and easy to tame when young, you can buy hem from most reptile shops
i recently bought my son a baby snow corn snake i have overcome my fears of snakes and now i am also buying a childrens python for myself.
i would advise your son to get the snake at a young age, the snake will live in a vivariam with a heat mat, polastirine sheets, boiled wood, a water bowl ( big enough to bave in ),wood chippings, and a day light all of these are the basic setup for a baby corn snake.
a corn snake can grow to 4-6 foot and can live for 20+ years.
most repyile shops are very helpful and will tell you most of this info anyway. but before he goes to buy one i do suggest he handles one first just to get the feel. i would incorage him to start with a baby corn snake, there are many differand breeds of corn snakeand they come in various colours but my favourite corn snake is the snow corn snake. they are a light shade of pink but dont let that put your son off because they are a loverly snake.
if you shall have any more worries or questions call this number 07922134525
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elshore.. there are tons of petshops out there that are not helpful and hardly do they ever hire anyone who's at least 75% knowledgable about reptiles and the care...
jagger.. for your ball python.. try different wattages with your lamps.. I use 50 watt Infra-red heat lamps by exo-terra and they keep my ball python enclosures right at 87-89 which is perfect for ball pythons.. if the temp drops to about 84-86 dont freak out.. it's fine for them too. Also make sure you have a warm and cool side so that they can thermoregulate their body temps.. just have a heat gradient of the 87-89 temps on the warm side and have a cool side of about 5-7 degrees cooler.. that usually helps.. and if you have to use a combo under tank heater with a lamp that's fine too ..just watch the temps ..
estelle - definately separate the 2 snakes..any colubrid (milk snake, rat snake, king snake) will eat other snakes if they get hungry enough.. also the husbandry requirements are different for the 2 snakes depending on their species.. so it is best to separate them now and research the 2 snakes so that you can get their enclosures set up to their requirements..
if you cant remember what locale the 2 snakes are. ie honduran milksnake or pueblan milksnake etc.. then ask the shop or breeder you bought them from and go from there..
if anyone has any questions or concerns.. again please feel free to email me at noradonnelly@hotmail.com
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what are your questions bobbygee??
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yes they eat frosen and thored mice and prefer to live in tree branches but they can live in a den
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Anyone got any ideas for a large terrarium with fairly inexpensive materials for building, its for a burmese python that isnt staying small for very long ( : any reply would be great
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hello frank.. if you visit this forum (thereptileroom.org) there's tons of information on building custom enclosures for snakes of all sizes and what not.. you can even sign up (use me as reference) and ask your question on the burmese enclosure there and every single member there has snake experience from cal kings to venomous snakes... the link below is for caging and supplies board from the same forum...
http://thereptileroom.org/foru
m/index.php?showforum=57
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if you like you can visit another website called Jungle Habitats.. http://junglehabitatsplastics.com/
The owner Alan Hall is probably one of the BEST custom cage builders in the country, and he would be able to give you an excellent recommendation as to what materials you can use for the enclosure.. I am going to be purchasing some enclosures myself from him as i have a few boas and ball pythons myself and a pregnant ball python....
hope that helps
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MY milk snake is refuses too eat and is looking pale. He should be bright red but he is turning purplish? Is he shedding? If anyone knows why this is happening please tell me!! My email is horsesuker4@yahoo.com.
Thanks and PS: this is my first snake
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I have two corn snakes so I could help you. If it is a corn snake that your son may be getting then you will need to make sure that you have a tank that is roughly 3-4ft long. A heater pad that is placed under the wood chippings so the tank will be heated. Make sure that the heater pad is only on on side of the tank. A water dish that is not to deep and it can rub itself against. Half of a log for the snake to hide under. A UV light that goes on the back of the tank and wood chipping that covers the base and heater pad. If the snake is going to be a baby then you start it of with dead pinks and as it grows then the bigger the mouse will be. When sheading do not pick up the snake because it will bit due to it can not see. When feeding do not pick it up for atleast 1hr after eating or it will regurgatate its food. Will not get when sheading and is not to be pick up for atleast a day after sheading. Snakes may sound like they take alot to look after but once the tank is setup correctly and your son learns when to handle and feed the snake and when not to then they pretty much take care of them selves. Snakes need alot of handling at a young age or the snake once grown will not allow andone to handle it . It will became agressive. Snakes are cool pets to have and are funny when being handle. Because most snakes are constrictor the snake at time may feel like it is restricting blood flow to your wrist for example. This is n othing to worry about just relax and the snake will release itself. If you panic then the snake will get tighter. I know that snakes are not everyones favourite pet believe I know because my mum hates snakes as well but because I like them so much she allowed me to have two as long as there are unable to get out of the tank whilst I am not there. That is another thing make sure the tank is secure and there is no gaps for the snake to get out from because if there is then the snake will escape. If this happens then there is nothing to worry about due the sanke will go to the warmiest place in the room but will stay somewhere where they can see the tank. For example when My two got out one went to the end of my little sister bed and one stayed on the windowseal. Because my tank is by the windowseal they both stayed within site of it. If they get out then they will hide underthings out of site so check everything like if there is a video or dvd on the windowseal for example the check underneath it and you will probably find it. Look with in site of the tank and the snake will be easy to find. When search be carefully because if you startle it then it will move to another place. If your son won'ts a snake that bad then I say get him one on a condition that if he does not look after it propally then you will sell the snake one and he will not be allow another untill is learns who to look after. Always get a book on the snakes that may plan to so he can do some research and always ask the previous owner what it eats, what temperture the tank needs to be, When the light needs to be turnt on and off. I think that I have given you enough to think about and I hope that I have been some help to you.
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What is the ideal age that I should buy a baby corn snake? Theirs not mine ].] lol, anyways and when is hatching season?
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when should you purchase a baby corn? after it's hatched preferably after the snake has had it's first shed and is an established eatter...
hatching season is anywhere between early spring to early fall..
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Snakes can be a kids best friend and sometimes escape from society.I am 16 and have a Solomon Island Boa and when i a mad i get him out and it is like my troubles are sucked away. Snakes are all different to keep. It depends on size species and their enviroment. You can generally find out what the specific snake needs if you look it up. Some snakes are good for begginers and some arn;t. Make sure that you research all that you can and ask around to find out how to instruct your son on how to take care of them or it. Some eat crickets to large rabbits depending on there size and what they prefer to eat. If you look up a specific snake you can generally type in caresheets to find out what they eat. Mine eats small mice. make sure that you know what kind of snake you are going to get and research the heck out of it. It isn't cool to not know what to do and have the snake die. well thats about all the advice that i can give except to research alot on different types of snakes and to maybe ask a pet shop that sells snakes what to do.
Well good luck!@!
Boa_Lover
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they eat mice or rats put the snake in a sturdy glass cage and put something heavy on the lid just buy like a ball python i have two they are nice if you don't like snakes just let your son put in his room i hope this helps you alot nick hill
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snake are really nice and really gr8 pet .
what tipe of snake does u son want 2 get?
because i 2 know 2 tell u what food they eat.
im the tank "the tank size depends on the snake as does the heating and other stuff e.g water snake love 2 catch most of it food under water so u will need water in the tank.
to find out more email me,
plz reply 2 me at djcs999@hotmail.com
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wow.. you a lot of you people are really clueless when it comes to snakes... maybe you should read my post that i made on 12/19/05 and maybe...just maybe some of you will learn something..
Take it from me, I am a snake breeder, and have owned reptiles for over 5 years and my fiancee is a venomous snake keeper of 20+ years, and from what I am seeing, and some of the things im seeing is going to get your animals killed...
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Does a california king snake nippy, bit or easy to tame?
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SNAKE IS MY MIDDLE NAME ...CALL ME SWEET CHEEKS
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it really depends on the snake... and with patience and handling nippy snakes will calm down... but most cal kings ive seen and held are pretty docile and calm..of course i'll find an occasional devil spawn, but it's expected with snakes....
I own one now and she's as calm as a snake can get and loves to cruise around on my neck... she has to be one of my most favorites in my collection...
good luck
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My brother has two corn snakes and I think there so cool. They don't eat much and are so calm. When my girls get older I want to get one. Also the apt don't allow pets. Nora what kind of snakes do you have?
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i would really like to know what im going ot need for my frist snake and its going to be a corn snake but i have no idea what i really need but what i do know is that i need a heating pad,a water dish that it can fit its hole body in,but i still dont really know what eles i need i do know that i need plants and othere stuff but i need to know how much its going to cost me.
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are corn snakes agresive
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are corn snakes agresive?????????????
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I don't think corn snakes are agressive. I handled my brothers snakes for 2yrs. He did tell me that when there hungry its not a good idea to habdle them. My brother has a heating lamp and a water dish. There not that expensive, they don't eat that often. I would look online for more infoand get prices. It all depends how much you want to spend. He lets his snake run lose in his room until my mom freaks out. I
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snakes live in the forest and they eat mice there not that dangerous i think it will be ok to have a snake it depends on how old he is 10 and under can have a small pythhon it wont bite you it depends on how you treat it or rase it so it wouldn't be bad for him to have a snake
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Corn Snakes are the best beginner snakes. they are great with children. I have 4 corn snakes. they are really great pets. They need mice and heat light don't use a heating pad because it can burn the snake.
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could anyone help me i'v just got a corn snake and she has got out into my room and i cant find her, please if anyone has any tips on how to find her please reply
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I have a size 40 critter cage and I need to know what types of heat sources I should have to keep my corn snake at a healthy tempeture? If anyone can help me email me nattyboy420@aol.com
Thanks, Matt
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let him get a snake it won't bother you
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Snakes are not the most easy animals to raise,but they are easier to feed than mammals for they don't eat as much as mammals you do not need to feed them everyday. They eat mice,and are only carnivores they do not eat plants of any kind. Snakes are not evil so I suggest you let him have on for he will learn responsibility and also I suggest you get a small snake to start with like a king snake or a corn snake. These are easier to raise than pythons and boas.They live all around the world except antarctica.They are cold blooded so you need to have a heat lamp to keep them warm.Don't take a snake from an unexpeirienced breeder and make sure it is docile. Also I think you are unimformed about these wonderful creatures they are not slimy and most species are not venomous. I hope my advice helps.
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i have a question.. i have a corn snake that i have had for the last years... and for some reason.. in the last (almost 8 weeks ) he won't eat. for a while he seemed fine... but i think he is starting to weaken... he has never refused food before... so i know this is wrong. i took him/her to the vet... i asked them if they knew about reptiles before i went... they told me they did... so i went there... they didn't have the slightest clue about anything about snakes... they sent me home with an antibiotic.. i gave it to him every other day a couple times... but stopped because i don't think that is the problem... i dont know what the problem is... the heating is right... there is plenty of water... i try to feed him about every other day but he still refuses... any thoughts guys?
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is it ok to start off with a big snake tank for a baby corn snake
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will carpet snakes eat crickets
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i have a corn snake corn snakes are so easy to take care of there great starter snakes
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i am breading corn snakes
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corn snakes eat little mice called pinkys when they get there full size three ore four feet they can eat live mice but when there one or two feet long they have to eat frozen pinkys they cost$ one dollar per pinky nice talking to you
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person] yes it is good to start out with a big tank they like to wonder but it has to have room to roam around
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richelle] he needs to start eating smaller meals ore he needs to eat more or he needs to eat live mice ore it is mating season or your not feeding him on proper days
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adam] yes carpet snakes will eat crickets
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becky] clear everything out of the room and call a professional to go find him
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Hi! I want to get a snake so bad (I am 12) And my dad said since he has off of work on friday and thursday we could go and try to find a snake at a pond but could I keep a wild garter snake in a aquariam with a screen roof? should I keep a heat lamp in there? what do they eat? and will they let me grab them out of there home?
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Have you already got the snake or are you going to get it?
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CERTAIN TYPES OF SNAKES ARE VERY TAME AND EASY TO CARE FOR, FOR EXAMPLE THE CORN SNAKE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SPEND ABOUT 150 DALLARS BUYING THE SNAKE,CAGE,BEDDING ETC. THEY DONT GROW VERY BIG THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL COLORING, AND YOU CAN GET THEM AT JUST ABOUT ANY PET STORE. OVERALL SNAKES ARE FUN, ALSO A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR SON. OH YEA JUST DROP A MOUSE IN THERE ABOUT ONCE A WEEK FOR FOOD
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what kinds of snakes live in cold weather
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I suggest alot of people on here look on google before asking silly questions! corn snakes are the best pet to get ! but if you are thinking of snakes as a nice easy pet DONT get one get one if yor are going care for him/her handle them every day and have the right size enclosure with plenty to do, clean him out etc... a snake is for life not just for xmas!!!
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i am only young but i have read that wen they r younger they eat PINK mice and as they get older its normal mice, they live in tanks, wen younger they live in 10 gallon tanks but as they get older they live in 20 gallon ones.
They can life for 15-20 years if kept in the right enviroment.
they do not bite only if :
you smell of food
corner then or if they are hungry.
they must be kept in an area which has a cold are and a hot one.
this is all i know,, i hope it can help you
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how much does it cost if your snake gets ill?
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how big do corn snakes get
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For the record ther is more than 1 LISA that uses these forums!! And to LISA who posted here under pets,people can ask anything they like so take your research opinion and SHOVE IT!!!Some people consider this forum as part of their research so if you dont like it,GET OFF!
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We just got 3 yes THREE corn snakes. Long story, they came in 3 tanks all different sizes. They are beautiful and friendly. One of the tanks is a 20 gallon, where as the other 2 tanks are much smaller. I understand we need to get bigger tanks. Can we keep 2 of them in the same tank? All three as I said are different sizes. I wouldn't want 1 to eat the other so...but seems expensive to have 3 tanks ya know. Any suggestions. Thank you
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what kind of snake does he want
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ive had a boa now for about a year shes nearly 5 foot and i wouldnt swop her for the world shes never bit me or anyone else i think if you handle them all the time and feed them well you have a really good pet ...my son who is 14 as a corn snake hes had his for 2 years same again never biten anyone but she does like to escape ..lol..shes got out about 4 times now and after a few weeks just turns up
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Does anyone know if dyes from bedding can rub off on the snake? I bought my husband a 2 yr. old juve. for valentines day. He is a dream and will kiss you if you let him. But his underside has a reddish tint to it now. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this.
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snakes mostly live in hot areas and usualy eat mice
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i have a baby snake i live in ga and i can't find anywhere that has baby mice right now can any one please help
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ok i think ya should let him get a snake, and just keep it in his room, away from you, i would reccoment this good natured snake, . its called a kenyan sand boa. yes it eats mice, but you can just tell your son to feed him, so u dont have to watch. i had a sand boa for many years, and they dont get any bigger than 2 feet. they are great pets, but if you think you couldnt handle having a snake in your house, maybe get a lizard, or another pet, like a ferret or something. why are u frightened of snakes? maybe you should invest in some counseling, to help you overcome your fears of these animals.
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i need help im bout to get my first snkae and im not realy shure wat i need for the tank?
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Hi the people who live next door to my mum have got snakes and i think that he used to feed them dead rabbits,mice and chickens sometimes still alive,good luck!
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heya we just came by getting a snake by acciedent and it is a corn snake, if they are handle regularly they can be very tame. the can be up to 5 feet long a very good snake for beggineers. they eat dead mice called pinkies when they are little. there are lots of good websites on them.
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Snakes are easy to look after but as with any pet baught for a child you have to be prepeared for the phase to end and You haveing to look after it.
For a starter snake i personaly reccomend a corn-snake, they have a good temperment and come in a range of colours , and dont get too large. If you choose to geta corn from a hatchling you'll only need a gallon tank untill the snake reaches 12 months then it will have to be replaced by a 3 gallon tank.
your snakes tank should be kept around 75-85f , you should place a heat pad underneath the tank at one side so the snake has a choice where the right temp for it is. You should have two hide holes at each end, one at the hot, the other at the cool. snakes often like to deficate in there water so the water should be changed everyday. as for what to use as substrate i strongly reccomend useing ordinary kitchen towls , cheap and easy to keep clean, st the moment im useing aspen , which is also good but expensive. If you have any further questions send me a email on darkrose941@hotmail.com ... oh and you have to be prepared to feed your snake pinkies (baby frozen mice) and larger mice as your snake grows, you usuly keep them in your freezer untill you need them , then u can defrost them. Patsy x
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I have a pet rat snake she is very pretty but not very friendly probably because I havent taken the time to work with her because of my busy schedule. I want to find her a new home can you help or advise me where to advertise.
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if your son is under 10 i would recomend a corn snake. they dont get very big and in my experience they are generally well tempered. if he is older or if its in your best intrest, ball pythons are about the most calm, dosile snakes you can own. the only thing with them is in a few years they get big. that can get up 10 feet long. keeping snakes are easy. all you need is a heat rock, someplace the snake can hide, and a water source. bedding is good but make sure you feed the snake in a seperate inclosure so it doesnt eat any of the bedding when its swallowing its food.
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should i continue feeding a corn snake live mice if that is what he was eating at the pet store
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wat do snakes eat and wat is the most common pet snake.
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wat do corn snakes eat?
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MY KING SNAKES HAVE JUST HAD EGGS WHAT SHOULD I DO
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I HAVE KING SNAKES WHO HAVE JUST HAD EGGS WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH THEM
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If you want your son to get snake, make sure he is capable of handling one,reads about them,or know information about them.I love snakes too, but I know I'm only 9 years old.MAKE SURE THE SNAKE IS NOT POISONOUS OR AGRESSIVE!They eat rodents like rats,they live in trees,forests,and maybe in gardens.They can camoflage,so WATCH OUT!!!ALWAYS buy from a pet shop,never,and I repeat never,buy online,many snakes able to be purchased online are highly dangerous!!!!!
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i have a corn snake and in my opinion probably the best choice of a pet snake for youre son. cornsnakes.com has a forum and chat to get the info you need on their care. also google cornsnake caresheets. a baby cornsnake needs at least a 10 gallon tank with a very tight lid(locks) and newspaper or aspen as bedding. they should have 1 hide on each side like a small box. they need a water dish. babies eat 1-2 pinkie mice once a week. corn snakes are pretty easy to handle and tame and dont get big at the most 5-6 ft but are usually smaller and not thick bodied.you will need a thermostat heatpad and a digital thermometer and hydrometer to control the temps.85 on the warm side no lower than 70 on the cool side. mist the cage to keep humidity up to 50-60 and when they are shedding like 70 percent. putting a humid hide(a box or container with moistened eco-earth or papertowels)when they start to become pale and have blue eyes means there ready to shed..and read lots of caresheets on the web. petstores dont have very healthy animals so getting one from a local reptile show or breeder online is better. also you should have a reptile vet to have a fecal done on youre snake every 6-12 months and an overall health exam once every year or 2.ball pythons are also good pets but sometimes have trouble eating at times.
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heat rocks can burn youre snake so thats a big no.ball pythons dont get 10ft they average around 3-5 ft and the biggest recorded ball python was 6foot. also adult corn snakes need at least a 20 gallon tanks but a 30g breeder tank is reccomended
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