Im getting a pet Snake

Question

Ive always wanted a pet snake my whole life and now im finally allowed to get one!! but i have a few questions first:

*Do you HAVE to feed the snake mice? imtotally Vegan and animal friendly and i would hate to feed my snake live mice!

*Can you go away for say 2 nightswithout someone baby sitting the snake? Can the fend for themselfs?

* Do carpet snakes bite? and what happens if they do? will you die?

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Answer 1

Not all snakes have to eat mice. But mice has more nutrition. You can get a Garter Snake. They eat Feeder Fish (minnows), roaches, mice, and other insects.

You should check out a care sheet or book about the type of snake you want. That should help even more.

Yes Carpet Pythons do bite. All Snakes bite for no particular reason

Yes you can go away for 2 days without taking care of the snake. As long the snake has a water bowl and heat.

Answer 2

Yes you do have to feed all snakes mice if you can't stand to watch them live frozen/thawed mice. you can get them in bulk from http://www.rodentpro.com/catalog.asp?pro...

they can go a week with out care depending on the snake two weeks. carpet pythons bite like h**l when young. like every thing that moves in their cage they bite it including themselves. i own one. no you won't die just clean it with peroxide or something if it peruses the skin most likely won't. if they do don't freak out gently open their mouth move their heads forward not back they have forked teeth. then open and  put him back into his enclouser.

Answer 3

* Yes you do. They don't have to be live. Get frozen/thawed mice. And.. he has to eat animals. If you won't feed him other animals, he can't live.

* Yes, but change his water immediately after you get back.

* Yes they do. No, you won't die. I'd suggest a Corn Snake (Perfect for beginners) or MAYBE a Ball Python. You aren't experienced, so try them first then work your way up.

Hope I helped. ^^

Answer 4

before you get a snake you have to do a lot of research!  Do carpet snakes bite? i think you mean carpet pythons but i dont know, i would suggest a ball python for a begginner, you can give them fresh water and go off for a week, you absolutly have to feed them mice, its the only thing that will keep them healthy, when you put the mouse in a cage, you must watch the snake if the mouse is alive and snakes can be picky eaters so you might not be able to feed them f/t

here a helpful caresheet link- http://ball-pythons.net/modules.php?name...

Answer 5

well....what everyone's said previously are right. You gotta do lots and lots of research first since snakes aren't that easy to keep. They need specific requirement (due to being reptiles), they need right temperature, humidity, food, hiding box and so on.

Do you have to feed the snake mice? Well most snakes eat mice and rodents. Snakes that i know won't eat mice are Rough green snakes (eat crickets) and egg eating snake (egg only) but this egg eating snake is rare in the pet snake trade. You don't have to feed it live as someone has said above, but u gotta thaw a frozen mouse or two at feeding time. Thaw them hot enough as if these dead mice feel like recently dead carcass.

Yes, Snakes don't need lots of baby sitting like what dogs would require. As you probably know, most snakes only eat once a week (not everyday). Once you meet the environmental condition right (right temperature, humidity etc), you can relax. Just try to clean the cage as soon as possible when you see your snake p**p to keep it clean and replace the water dish too when it's dirty. You don't need to handle snakes strictly everyday to keep it tame but make sure u spare sometime during the week to hold it.

Carpet pythons u mean? Yes they can bite and so can u. Every creature with mouths and teeth can bite, including you and me. But snakes usually have reasons why they wanna bite, like being provoked, scared, or accident by mistaking u for food. Carpet pythons aren't recommended for beginners since they're fairly big (coastal carpet pythons), and they're semi arboreal which means u gotta have advanced tank set up since they live on trees occasionally. And also i believe they need a rather high humidity (especially for jungle carpet pythons).

Snakes that are recommended for beginners are:

1. Corn Snake

2. Ball Python

3. King/Milk snake

4. Bull snake or rat snake

Nah, snakes that are recommended for pets are not venomous so you won't die. Yeah, hognose snakes are mildly venomous but the venom won't hurt anyone so they're considered non venomous. Although not venomous, some snakes' bites do hurt. Species like Emerald Tree Boa and Green Tree Python do hurt if bitten. Not recommended for beginners.

Hope this helps ^^

Answer 6

just because your vegan does not .mean your snake should be.please learn more about the snake you want to get,there are ones that do not feed on live food,consider a smaller snake and do whats works for both of you.yes you can leave a snake alone for a few days,but if your snake needs a heat lamp,i wouldn't,i would worry about a fire,good luck

Answer 7

Yes u have to feed many species mice but they dont have to be live, frozen thawed is a perfectly safe and ok opition

snakes dont take alot of looking after as long as thing are right. just get some1 to change the water daily and it'll be fine

i assume u mean carpet pythons they can bite and it will hurt but they are non fatal and non-venomous so you'll be fine

i dont mena to offend u but u dont seem that clued up so i would suggest u read some books and info on the net into snake keeping and dont rush into owning one

Answer 8

There are certain types pf snakes that are insectivores or eat feeder fish, or both. Mice are not necessary for all types. Ribbon snakes and garter snakes eat insects and feeder fish. However, if you get a ball python, or corn snake, which is highly recommended for beginners, you can feed them frozen thawed mice. Just pop one or two out of the freezer, into a hot cup of water and let them defrost, changing the water at least once, to fully thaw and heat up the mouse. Just make sure where you get the snake,  from a breeder directly, ask if they feed frozen thawed,. Pet stores are notorious for buying wild caught animals cheap, and selling them for much higher prices. These wild caught animals won't eat frozen thawed, and may harbor parasites.

As long as you have a heat lamp on a timer, and a heat mat ( just make sure tank is glass for a  heat mat, acrylic will melt and cast off deadly fumes) on a thermostat, and a large bowl of water, leaving a snake for a couple of days is fine. I suggest a heat mat as well as a heat lamp for something like a corn snake, because if a lamp is on constantly, it messes with their day night cycle. A ball python does not require a heat lamp, as they are nocturnal and will not bask in it. Leaving them in a room where sun comes in is enough for their day/night cycle. Never use heat rocks, because it can burn your animal. Never just put carpeting down, because most snakes like burrowing, especially as babies and juveniles, even with hides in the tank. However, a carpet should be place over the heat mat, even though it is on the other side of the tank, so the animal does not come into direct contact with the hot glass, when burrowed. If you get a corn snake, use aspen, a ball can use aspen or cypress, never cedar as it is poisonous to reptiles. Remember to get a thermometer and a humidity gauge to ensure proper heat and humidity.

Never tank feed you snake, like someone else had suggested. Tank feeding makes you a food source when opening a tank. Not only that, but using substrate and having the animal feed in the tank, it can swallow substrate along with its meal. Use a cardboard box or empty tank.

Carpet pythons are not recommended for beginners because they may have a nasty temperament. I have been bitten several times taking care of a friend's collection. They are very fast and can strike many times within a few seconds. They are, however non venomous. If you want something that generally doesn't bite, a corn or ball python is the way to go.

Answer 9

If you have wanted a pet snake your whole life shouldnt these be questions you already know the answer to, surely you've done previous research?

If you havent, I suggest you do ALOT of reading and research before getting a snake, so you know what your getting into. To answer your questions :

1. Majority of snakes require whole rat or mice prey items as their staple diet. The rodents do not have to be live, the best and safest way is to feed and frozen thawed. You can buy bags of frozen rodents from most petstores.

2. Yes, providing they have the right temperatures and water available.

3. All snakes have the ability to bite. This includes pythons, but lucky for us they are not venomous. Most snakes kept as pets are tolerant of handling, and will only bite if provoked, startled or mistake you for food. No you won't die.