What do I need to know before buying a snake?

SnakeBuddies’ Top Ten things to consider before buying a snake.

• Most snakes eat mice or rats.
• Do you know what your snake needs?
• Buy the RIGHT snake for YOU!
• Snakes are not prank material!
• Many snakes are quite fragile.
• Pet snakes should be handled regularly.
• Not all snakes make good pets!
• Some snakes may bite.

Why you shouldn’t buy a snake?

It is in their nature to shy away from people. They especially do not enjoy being handled. It does not matter if you just hold the snake, pet the snakes, or pass it around and let other handle it, these activities result in a high level of stress on the snake and could result in accidental injury.

What snakes are good for first time owners?

5 Great Pet Snakes

• Corn Snake.
• California Kingsnake.
• Rosy Boa.
• Gopher Snake.
• Ball Python.

Is buying a snake a good idea?

Pro: Snakes Are Low Maintenance They don’t need to be walked, they don’t shed, and they mostly keep to their cages. That makes them an ideal apartment pet, or a pet for someone who can’t handle the rigorous schedule of a more mainstream pet.

Is it OK to have a snake as a pet?

Snakes are not a traditional, cuddly choice of pet. They grow large, live a long time and require a certain exactness and even bravery from their owners, but the benefits of owning a snake are also rewarding. As with any pet, owning a snake is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

How hard is it to have a pet snake?

Most snakes sold as pets are easy to handle and are usually not aggressive. Although certain species of snakes commonly kept by serious reptile collectors have a naturally aggressive nature, these species tend not to show up often in the general pet trade, so they are not typically available in pet stores.