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Whats the best species of snake to buy as a first for a pet2007-11-24 2:04:34

I am planning on buying a snake but with so many species out there i'm not sure which would be the best as a pet. Also would i be best to get a heat lamp or mat? Lastly, how often would i need to feed a hatchling?

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A corn snake is the best first snake to get. There are a lot of colours to choose from and they are usually docile and great with kids, hardy and easy to maintain and they don't get that big, about 3'-5.5'!! My Son is 7 and he does great with his. He has an albino corn snake and it is beautiful, although I don't touch it! I have a heat mat on 1/3 of the viv and a black heat lamp(because diamond dosen't like the bright light) for times of the day it might be a little cold, but you can due with just the mat as long as it stays between 72-75 degress on the cool side and 75-82 on the warm. Put the temp. sticker towards the bottom back inside of the tank on the warm side and you will get an accurate reading! Ours is about 6 months old and he eats one pinky every Sunday, for a new born I would ask for the smallest pinkys available at the store on that particular day!! GOOD LUCK!

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None. Snakes are wild animals and should not be caged. They need space to explore and use their hunting instincts. You are very selfish to cage it for your awn amusement.

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If you are interested in a snake as a pet, it is best to choose a species suited to beginners and you can get then from hactchings

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anaconda.

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I would have a look in your local library and look on the internet before you go and buy a snake - they take a lot of looking after.