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Im looking to buy a snake but whats the best pet snake2007-11-24 2:00:41

what is the best snake to buy as a pet?

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Being a reptile hobyist, here are my top 3 snakes to buy:

Corn Snake- They come in a variety of beautiful color morphs, are non-poisonous, and are very docile. They only require at most a 20 gallon glass tank with climbing branches and an undertank heater. They don't eat much, babies need only one pinkie mouse every week, adults and juvies need 1-2 fuzzies (6 week old mice) every week. They don't get that big, and are cute.

Royal Python- Also known as Ball Pythons, these critters come in the highest variety of colors. The are very cool and docile. However, when you first get a python, it probably won;t eat for a few weeks, which is natural. If it persists, dip the mice in chicken broth to enhance the flavor. Besides that, they are very easy to care for. Full grown pythons only need a 35-50 gallon tank. They're pricey, but very much worth it.

Kenyan Desert sand Boa- Very docile, these snakes spend their time resting under sand (or Aspen bedding) they almost never bite, except when you grab it from above. These things eat a pinkie once a week, like most snakes. The only thing I dislike about them is they are rather.boring. Lying under the substrate untill night.not very amusing. Good when living woth someone with a fear of snakes, but not a recomendation for the sctive snake fan.

Hope this helps you!

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non, snakes are not meant to be kept in glass tanks.

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a rubber one he he

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I would say a corn snake or a royal python, read up on how to look after them and what you require before getting one though.

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If it is your first snake, or you don't have much experience, a ball python is great. They are not poisonous, take little care, and yet, can be a great pet.

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annaconda

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aaaaaaaaaaaaah!!, a stuffed one that is made from fuzzy toys..eeeeeewwwweeeeeewww, my skin is crawling :)

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Wild animals should not be kept as pets.