The Garter Snake is one of most common snakes across North America and Central America. It is a popular first pet for children, since it is inexpensive, interesting to watch, and easy to feed. Garter snakes are meat eaters, but can be fed only fish, such as minnows or small feeders. They need about 10-15 […]
Snakes
Since snakes have been represented mainly as evil, people either enjoy having them as pets or turn away fearful.
While there are dangerous snakes, there are just as many that make fascinating pets.
Before considering a pet snake though, be sure your family and friends will accept the new addition.
It is said that watching the unhurried, calm movements of snakes have a very calming effect.
Unless you are a professional, do not choose a poisonous snake.
Be prepared as well to feed live food as that is all some snakes will eat.
Snakes are not like dogs or cats, they are mainly interesting to observe.
Be sure to research the particular snake you are interested in. As with any living creature, consider the commitment you must make to feed, house and generally care for a snake.
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List of Snakes:
- Black Rat Snake
- Blacktail Cribo
- Borneo Short-tailed Python
- Corn Snake
- Do Snakes Blink
- Garter Snake
- Great Plains Rat Snake
- Inclusion Body Disease in Snakes
- Kingsnake
- Python
- Rosy Boa
- Sunbeam Snake
- Western Hognose
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Sunbeam Snake
Where is the Sunbeam Snake found? The Sunbeam Snake can be found in Southern China and Southeast Asia. It grows from 30-49 inches in length. The Sunbeam prefers living underground near forests, damp fields and swampy areas. They are easily stressed snakes and like to be left alone. How do I house the Sunbeam Snake? […]
Rosy Boa
The Rosy Boa’s normal habitat is desert, rocky chaparral and ravines. It is one of two boas native to the U.S. Rosy Boas are calm, gentle snakes making them good pets. They live about 18 years (although there is on record of one living close to 60 years old) and grow to 2-3 feet long. […]