Snake Care
When it comes to snake care, there are some simple yet very important things to keep in mind. If you are considering getting a pet snake, please understand that there is some work involved. I have always felt that proper snake care is simple but that doesn’t mean it is necessarily easy. What I mean is that once you know the basics, you must then apply that knowledge on a consistent basis.
Snakes can make wonderful pets. They are fascinating creatures. However, this isn’t “set it and forget.” There are certain requirements such as what is needed for the snake cage. You also need to know what to feed it and how to do it. The shedding process is amazing, but there are some things you can do as the snake owner to help the process along. You also must know what snakes make good pets.
I wrote a book a few years back called Snake Care and Feeding: 52 Tips for Healthy Pet Snakes. It is available on Amazon.com. I wrote the book as a quick start guide for all snake beginners. If you are interested in taking a look, go to Snake Care and Feeding.
Below I have added some short and informative videos to make it a little easier for all new snake enthusiasts.
Before you get a pet snake, please watch this brief video. It is not intended to talk you out of getting a pet snake, but simply to encourage you to think about the committment involved.
Here is a video on choosing a pet snake. Some points made are what to keep an eye on, what you can do to help facilitate healthy shedding, and why sunlight is important.
Watch this video to see why some experts do not recommend feeding your pet snake live mice or rats.
How to set up a snake cage. Don’t forget the water bowl. It is very important. Learn more by watching this video.