beginner snakes australia

All supplies were easily available locally or online (frozen mice are a godsend). After I recovered from the shock, I informed him I was looking for something native and a little bit more wallet-friendly. Babies of any breed can be a pain. Not sure on your permit laws, but A, check that it's legal in your state, and then try start off with a local constrictor, until you are comfortable moving up to say something slightly venomous... i.e. Sorry for the late reply.

Please read through them, when you get a moment.

Or do snakes tend to regard shipping as not particularly traumatizing? Thanks for visiting our site, and keep us posted on your snake. my children loved it and are handling it a lot, I wouldn’t want to get rid of it but if it has to be done it will be. We just got our teacher who was a supply for a couple weeks back (our classes were too big so we got another teacher, she was a supply till they got our permanent, our permanent got a better job and the supply became the permanent) and we were discussing class pets if we could get one. I LOVED your article!

But there’s some rules. The only reason to handle a snake, is to get them used to and comfortable with people, and for your enjoyment. I’m very glad that you found my blog useful, and that you took the time to ask some very good questions.

thank you for ur time
(he’s crawling all over the keyboard as I’m trying to type! They are great resources, and will be useful in helping you create the optimal habitat and living conditions for your pet Hog-nosed snake. I sought much advice in accordance with my own research before purchasing my first reptile, which is a Mali Uromastyx. I haven’t had a pet since and I was suddenly inspired the other day and now I’d like another one.

Though they are rarely defensive, they are masters at bluffing, and will sometimes hiss loudly, hood up almost cobra like, and even play dead if threatened. Can you help me? They can grow to exceed 20 feet, and will eat rabbits, and need a cage the size of your bedroom.

I think the “best” pet snake, is the one that your brother is most interested in. Hi i was wondering which would be better a king snake or a ball python?

Ball Pythons do a lot of laying around all day, but are also usually more calm when being held.

That is super exciting, and I think your son will be so happy. A couple days later, after vigorous research, I suggested I buy a ball python to my mum. and commented: doesn’t require a TON of extra maintenance. The shallow side of me also seeks a snake that is less common and is great to just observe when not being handled. Kylan.

( I have never had a snake as a pet before) I am interested in having a snake because they are very pretty and amazing creatures that I want to learn more about. That’s awesome, and thanks for the update. I’m afraid I might still be a little skittish around my soon-to-be snake pet, though. Rosy’s can be fantastic pets! I used to have a cat but she died a few years back. The Red Tail Boa is certainly one of the most common snakes in the pet trade, but they are also one of the most commonly gotten rid of. stimson python I enjoy catching and holding them and then releasing them. The snake with the lowest total score would, all things being considered, make a better first snake, than the snake with the highest score. I live in FL (Tallahassee) and I’m currently a graduate student, so 3/5 days I’m on campus until late in the evening.

Thanks! I have made power presentation and have provided them with all the information I know. For example, a Ball Python rewuires more humidity than a Corn Snake, so optimal condotions for one, will not be great for the other. So I decided to look online, because the teacher said snakes were expensive. Not only will it be easier to prove that you did not collect your snake out of the wild, but Westerns are generally better eaters, and make better/easier pets. Will carpet/diamond pythons be added in the future? 2 – Knowing that your Corn Snake could potentially reach over 5 feet, I would look for a 40 Gallon breeder tank, as an optimal size for an adult. As pretty as they are, these snakes can still be a challenge to a novice snake keeper. 1. I firmly believe that a person should buy the snake they like the most, so long as they are confident that they can, and will be able to take care of it properly. He’s very mature for his age and I think he can handle it. Thanks! Thanks, I was thinking of a Corn Snake but for some reason I’m not too sold on it. She said it wasn’t too bad. Adult snakes can sometimes go even longer, though it is not recommended. Keep it up, and I am confident you will find the pet that is right for you. Aspidites ramsayi Some of these factors, (i.e. or desert. A California King is the smallest of the three, Corns are the cheapest and the best feeders, and Ball Pythons are one of the best for handling. Rating system – We will be looking at 10 families of snakes, and 7 purchasing factors. Does this mean that a Corn snake is definitely the first snake you should buy? Is the shipping process likely to make them stressed or skittish and adverse to handling right away? Please understand that each individual animal may have its own personality and buck the trend entirely as well. hi my name is Noel i am 9 years old and very enthusiastic about snakes and might be getting one i have never owned a snake but i have done all my research on snakes I just don’t know witch one to get i need one that is small,likes to be handled and don’t bite often witch snake would you recommend. There are several small snakes to choose from. It wouldn’t eat, mostly because I didn’t know where to find the food they eat, and when I finally decided to give it to a Reptile place it died I felt so bad. Finally, I live in a house with three cats and two dogs. For the past year or so I’ve been reading about them and they look pretty good. 3. Also, I was wondering, what temperature should they be kept around, what kind of substrate do you think is best, and also how big of a cage do they need? Jamison. One other factor is budget, neither of us have a huge one, and I don’t want to get I am open to other species too. lol I can steer you in the right direction size-wise, but you’ll have to ultimately decide which one looks the best to you. Any mouse-eating snake, will eat frozen-thawed mice, with a little training. So we spent some time looking at different breeds. Once we left I kept talking about how tiny and cute it was. Mexican Blacks are such cool snakes, and I’m sure the musking will stop eventually. They are all over there. After reading your article and based on my interests, I think a slightly bigger snake like the Ball Python sounds right around my alley. Remember to “follow us” via the link at the top of the page. I live in Hong Kong and the climate here is rather seasonal, with a fair share of hot summer and cold winters (not the snowing type of cold weather though). So, after reading the article, I went to look up the Hognose to find more information. Most captive Hog-nosed snakes will take frozen-thawed mice, which is a longer-lasting meal, and what we believe is most suitable. For all factors, a “1” will be given to the snake with the most “appealing” trait, while a “10” will be given to the animal with the least desirable tendency. Anyways, I was wondering if you could give some advice on keeping snakes in general. Common Kings attain a manageable size, are hardy, and eat well. If I wanted something not too big and not too expensive to care for which ones would you recommend? Where was the snake caught, and do you have any photos? . May I have his email address? Your English is great.

Let us know how things go with your Corn Snake. There are a few colubrids that fit the bill (Black Milk snake, Texas Indigo, Mexican Pine, etc.
Madagascars are really different, and some are quite a bit bigger. Even if you catch a snake in the wild (please don’t), you could easily spend $150 on proper caging required to keep it healthy. They three you have identified, all have fairly simple care requirements, although Kings are the coolest in my opinion.

and could you maybe give me your buddie’s email adress so I could talk to him about the hognosed snakes? And I don’t know if this makes a difference, but he lives in Southern Ontario. Jamison, She is sitting in my lap and relaxing as I type this!

I would really like a pet snake, preferably a corn snake or a ball python.

We have had it for about 6 weeks.

Some have said once every 10 days. temperament Great question! Have you researched this species? Ask the person you are buying from, if you can see it eat before you buy it, to make sure that 1) it is eating, and 2) that you can meet it’s needs. You may then want to decide if you are looking more for an awesome display animal (Emerald Tree Boa) or one that is super laid back (Children’s Python) I personally think the Dumeril’s Boa is a widely under-appreciated and beautiful snake. It sounds like you’re doing your research and I’m sure your snake keeping experience will be much better because of it.

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