supersnakes
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Hello! Recently I've decided that I would like to own a pet snake in a few years time. The problem is, I have no clue on how to care for them. I'm looking at species like chidren's and stimson's pythons. I also like the Murray Darling pythons too, but they seem too large.
So what sort requirements do snakes need in terms of their enclosures?
Should snakes be fed live food or is it more human to buy frozen stuff? or even a commercial diet?
Are snakes generally placid and tolerant to handling?
How old should I purchase a snake? Or will it be easier to purchase an adult?
Would it be better to buy a rescue snake as opposed to a pet shop or breeder?
How good are snakes with other animals? I live with two dogs and a bird, but I don't plan on having them interact together.
And is there anything else I should know about keeping snakes in general?
Also what species would be considered the most suitable for people knew to snakes?
I've never owned a reptile before but my family and I are willing to take on the challenge of owning one.
Thanks for the help in advance!
So what sort requirements do snakes need in terms of their enclosures?
Should snakes be fed live food or is it more human to buy frozen stuff? or even a commercial diet?
Are snakes generally placid and tolerant to handling?
How old should I purchase a snake? Or will it be easier to purchase an adult?
Would it be better to buy a rescue snake as opposed to a pet shop or breeder?
How good are snakes with other animals? I live with two dogs and a bird, but I don't plan on having them interact together.
And is there anything else I should know about keeping snakes in general?
Also what species would be considered the most suitable for people knew to snakes?
I've never owned a reptile before but my family and I are willing to take on the challenge of owning one.
Thanks for the help in advance!