Snakes World

I just recently finished my 3rd book. It’s called “Snake Care and Feeding: 52 Tips For Healthy Pet Snakes.” It’s intended for snake enthusiasts who are interested in doing things the right way and taking good care of pet snakes. This information will prepare you with everything you need. All of the basic requirements are covered including picking out the right snake, buying a cage and accessories, how to treat a sick snake, shedding, and more. I also discuss the costs of owning a snake as well as my recommendation for the first snake you should get. These tips will provide you with the information you need to be a successful snake hobbyist. It all comes in a simple yet informative guide full of tips that you can apply immediately. Most people will be able to read it in an hour, since it’s only 66 pages. There is no fluff. I get straight to the tips. It is available through Amazon.com by clicking HERE.

It looks like things are being put into motion that could eventually lead to making exotic snake sales illegal. A U.S. Geological Survey just released a report stating that exotic snakes pose a serious risk to natural wildlife. The study specifically mentioned Burmese pythons, boa constrictors, yellow anacondas, reticulated pythons, and others. Their belief is that these snakes are a risk to the wildlife in national parks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to declare these snakes as “injurious species.” This would in turn prohibit imports and cross-state sales. I know I am not alone as an advocate for snakes who feel that banning the sale of these wonderful snakes will cause many snake owners to buy and sell them them illegally or release them into the wild.

Florida State Senator Eleanor Sobel plans to file a bill that would crush the Burmese python pet market by making it illegal to own this snake. Senator Sobel says it will “save our fragile environment and the people of Florida.” For the many snake lovers like myself, I think this is outrageous. How many people die each year from snakes? Very few relative to the deaths from other animals. The Burmese python makes a great pet. I had one myself a few years back. I am sure this is a result of the two year old that was suffocated recently by a python. I do sympathize with the family, but is one isolated tragedy reason enough to ban this great snake as a pet? If they ban this snake as a pet, it will cause snake owners to turn them loose before they ever turn them over to the authorities to have killed. I wonder if the politicians have considered this possibility.

Are you considering getting a pet? Then you should give some thought to a pet snake. Since you are here, we will assume that you are not petrified at the very sight of one. Therefore, here are some good reasons for having a pet snake. First things first. Let’s dispel some myths. Snakes are not slimy. Their skin is dry and cool to the touch usually. Second, snakes that are available for sale at pet stores are not poisonous. Finally, snakes do not seek out humans and try to kill them.

Now that those three things are taken care of, we can really talk benefits here. You only have to feed them once a week. An appropriately sized rodent works fine. Snakes are quiet, so they won’t make your neighbors mad. They only require a small space, such as a large aquarium, depending on their size. If you handle the snake frequently, it will become very comfortable around people. Do exercise caution if there are children. But since pet snakes are not slimy, usually not aggressive, and not poisonous, are quiet, clean, fun, interesting, and easy to care for, why not get you one!

Are you considering getting a boa? Or maybe you already have one and want to learn more about properly caring for it. Then you need to get the book ”Boa Care Made Easy.” It has some valuable information that you absolutely must have. For example, there are 8 main types of boas and only one is the ideal pet. Also you will learn about the right diet, substrate, and feeding techniques. Sometimes they won’t eat. There’s too much good information to mention it all here, so check it out at Boa Care Made Easy.

The most common of the venomous snakes in North America are the Cottonmouth, the Coral Snake, the Copperhead, and the Rattlesnake. The fear of snakes, known as ophidiaphobia, is elevated with the thought of being attacked by a venomous snake. The horror is very real, as several poisonous snakes can in fact cause serious injuries or, in certain cases, even death in humans. However, most snake bites in North America are the result of hunters trying to catch or kill a snake or from attempting to handle a snake held in captivity. The likelihood of human death from a snake bite in North America is very small.