Snake People!! I got some Q

[LeBlackbird]

Hi, I want a snake. But I got some Q to ask.

1. What kinds of snake are mellow, well mannered? (corn snake?)

2. When do I feed it, What does it eat?

3. What kinds are small? (so it dosen't eat my guinea pig?)

4. Where do I get one from?

Thanx a Ton!!

 

[tonini3059]

1. What kinds of snake are mellow, well mannered? (corn snake?) I like my boas they are pretty mellow, so is my ball python, it is all in how often you handle them

2. When do I feed it, What does it eat? I feed mine frozen thawed Rat/Mice/Rooster chicks/Quail depending on the snake

3. What kinds are small? (so it dosen't eat my guinea pig?) Corn, Hog nose are fairly small I like the bigger ones they seem to be more docile in my opinion.

4. Where do I get one from? I like to go to reptile shows they are more properly taken care of and you can ask the breeder tons of questions and get good answers rather than a pet store

Good luck!

 

[HorseFeathers]

The milk snake I caught grew from a fighter/biter into the sweetest snake ever in the space of a month. I expect corns are the same, and not too big. Though you'd probably want to keep it in a tank anyway, to avoid accidents and escapes. Those buggers hide! The food depends on the type of snake- corns eat pinky mice, I think. Most pet stores (try Petco) offer an array of reptiles, check there.

 

[Epona142]

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1. Ball Pythons are pretty mellow. Sand boas are great too. I recommend starting with something that stays small. Corns CAN be mellow, but on the whole, colubrids are more "wriggly"

2. Average of once a week, a suitable prey item.

3. Ball pythons, sand boas. Also, why would the snake eat your guinea pig? A responsible owner never allows the animals to interact in any way, so this should not even be an issue.

4. The first thing you should do is join a reptile forum. I recommend ball-pythons.net a GREAT place for you to start learning, and there are some very helpful people who will help you make a choice.

Good luck.

 

[LeBlackbird]

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I just want to be safe rather than sorry, and I really don't have room for a large snake.

 

[lakeshorenc]

I had a Green snake that lived on our chandelier for a couple years. I guess he ate the bugs that flew to the light. You could probably could put it in an aquarium and feed it crickets???
I caught him in my yard.

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

The first thing you need to do is buy a good book. Narrow down your choices, and go to your local library, or if you cannot get a book, get online (but be absolutly sure the website you are looking at is sound and reliable, because there are so many that are not)
I reccomend a ball python. They are docile, thick bodied, and easily handled- if you get a CBB (captive born/bread) from a reliable breeder. Go to a herp show if you'd like to see the difference in the various snakes. But snakes are a commitment- husbandry is important- proper humidity, temp, cage set up, etc. Feeding in a seperate cage so the snake does not associate your hand coming into his/her house with food is important, also. So research is a must!!!
I've been keeping snakes for over 10 years and I love it. But remember, be careful, no matter what you get remember this, anything with a mouth can bite!!! (Although my ball never tried)

ETA: I can't stress enough... RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!!! Oh, and once you've made your choice, HAVE FUN, it's totally addicting!!!