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From the lens Snakes as Pets.

  • jadehorseshoe Dec 24, 2011 @ 12:06 am | delete
    VERY Useful Lens.
  • aesta1 Oct 20, 2011 @ 3:55 am | delete
    I used to be like Laraine but I also read the whole thing. I am really afraid of them but knowing people having them as pets, I am beginning to feel alright with them.
  • Snakesmum Oct 20, 2011 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    That's good - they really aren't that scary at all.
    Thanks for visiting.
  • LaraineRose Oct 7, 2011 @ 6:00 am | delete
    Usually I can't even look at a picture of a snake in a magazine without shuddering. I did read every word you wrote here. Your experience with your snakes has made me not as afraid. We have little garden snakes in our yard every year. This area has rattle snakes. I'm a hiker and I've never seen one in the 22 years we've lived here.
    Thank you for writing this very interesting lens. I enjoyed it.
  • Snakesmum Oct 8, 2011 @ 11:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting, and I'm glad I've managed to help with your fear of snakes. They are much more afraid of us than we are of them,usually, and will try to stay out of our way.
  • Jolene_Belmain Sep 23, 2011 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Snakes are cool to watch, and feel neat in the hands. Nice lens :)
  • Snakesmum Oct 8, 2011 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    Yes, they are great, and are not cold and slimy as many think. Thanks for visiting.
  • dogface Sep 17, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Interesting. I'm sure I wouldn't have the guts to have a snake as a pet. :)
  • Snakesmum Sep 18, 2011 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    They really aren't that difficult, and they are very friendly if handled and treated right. :-)
  • ellagis Sep 5, 2011 @ 2:59 am | delete
    I wrote a lens some days ago ("de paseo por Roma"), starting from the news of a snake going around in a Roman park - he was escaped from his cage while the owner was out. I was wondering if snakes were "good" pets.... well, your lens answered my question! Thank you for that! :)
  • Snakesmum Sep 5, 2011 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    Yes, snakes are beautiful pets, but really not for everyone! :-) Thanks for visiting.
  • pawpaw911 Aug 28, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Pretty cool snakes. Nice lens.
  • Runnn Aug 28, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Snake as pet is a big challenge to me. Lol...
  • seradis Aug 12, 2011 @ 11:56 am | delete
    Great lens! My nephew had a ball python. Thanks!
  • Vladi May 14, 2011 @ 12:47 am | delete
    You have snakes as pets? My goodness! The last timr I had anything to do with a snake resulted in a duel to the death (not my death). I still have the scars from that tiger snake
  • Snakesmum May 14, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Sorry to hear you had a battle with a snake! I don't keep venomous pets, just pythons, and they're all gentle creatures
    Thanks for visiting :-)
    Jean
  • scss Dec 17, 2010 @ 4:50 am | delete
    wonderful lens on snakes! well earned thumbs up from me for all the work and great tips here for snake care.
  • WingedWolfPsion Apr 27, 2010 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    The Deadline for Public Comment on the US Fish & Wildlife Service proposed Rule Change is midnight on May, 11 2010. If enacted this rule could have devastating impact on the Reptile Nation. Damage will not be limited to breeders of the 4 pythons, 4 anacondas and Boa Contrictor. It would have far reaching effect. Most of the Reptile Trade Shows would not be able to continue. Rodent producers, caging manufacturers and shippers would suffer devastating impact. Many would go out of business. Please help USARK challenge the Rule Change! Go to http://www.Kill-RuleChange.com and follow the instructions!! It is extremely important that everyone pull together and make Public Comment before the deadline!!!

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  • Dad-The-Lad Jan 11, 2010 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    I remember as a child, opening a lunch box that had appeared near the radiator in my bedroom only to find some frozen mice defrosting. My brother who was older and didnt even ive in our house needed to feed his Burmese rock python, and his wife would have objected to the thawing mice. I also remember my brother using a hairdryer to warm dead mice up so his snake would find them more appealing.
  • Snakesmum Oct 18, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | in reply to Agnes | delete
    Hello Agnes, hope you find this.
    Once I had a young female bredli which was very fond of biting. Usually when they get older they settle down and become as placid and friendly as most of the breed.
    It doesn't matter what breed of snake you have, occasionally you'll come across a snake which will never be friendly, unfortunately. I don't know why this is, but I hope your snake does settle down.
    Jean
  • Agnes Oct 11, 2009 @ 7:42 am | delete
    I just got a pair of Bredli myself, they are only 7 months old and after a week of letting them settle in I decided to get them out and handle them a little. The female didn't like that at all and bit me 4 times before I had her on my lap. Iwasn't really bothered with the bite but I am hoping she will stop with more handling. The male on the other side was very placid and friendly, he seemed happy to be receiving the attention and lay quietly for over 15 mins before I put him back.
    I also own a northern territory python and she is extremely friendly, I 've had her for a couple of years and she has never bitten me. In fact I have taken her to my childrens school for show and tell several times and handle her on most days. She loves to come out and sit on the rail near the front door, and crawls back inside throught the door when she's had enough.
    So I am hoping that the 2 Bredli will end up as good as her, but I guess we'll see.
  • gary Aug 10, 2009 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    YOU COULD FEED HIM LIVE MICE BUT THE MOUSE MIGHT HURT THE SNAKE AND HE MIGHT GET SNAPPY.
  • Snakesmum Dec 24, 2008 @ 1:16 am | in reply to rasputinsloved1 | delete
    You're welcome!
    Jean
  • rasputinsloved1 Dec 23, 2008 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Hello! I'm a writer and was looking for some information on pet snakes (mostly pythons) while doing research for a series of stories. Your site was a big help! Thanks for sharing it with the world!
  • Reptiles301 Sep 16, 2008 @ 10:39 pm | delete
    You seem to really love your snakes! reptiles really are amazing creatures and I enjoy seeing how much joy they can bring. You are a perfect example of why people should get a reptile...they are addicting! http://www.squidoo.com/reptilepets
  • football-fanatics Aug 23, 2008 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Hi great site I have a corn snake named samie he is growing quick is it ok to feed him live mice?
    i feed him frozen now and he is fine but I would like to breed mice to save money good Idea answer on my site please put a link back here on my guestbook to k.

    www.squidoo.com/corn-snakes-as-pets
  • Merchant_Account_Forum Aug 10, 2008 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Loads of great information and pictures here - nice job! I have just started my own ball python care site incase it's of interest :-)
  • Tom_Antion Jun 25, 2008 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Hi! Great job on this lens. I appreciate all the info. 5***** for you! Visit my I Am Not A Poodle! lens when you can. Thanks. Your friend, Tom
  • The_Homeopath Jun 23, 2008 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    What a wealth of information you have here, just a great lens! 5* and a lensroll, although my Bullsnakes aren't pets, I suppose they could be if we adopted one, but they are so happy out in the yard and I love having them visit when I'm in the garden.
  • Jun 16, 2008 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Great idea!
    i think some of the people are showing interest for pets along with snakes and it is really great job.
    I like Squidoo lenses with information about electricians.
  • glnagy May 8, 2008 @ 12:34 am | delete
    Great lens from someone who clearly loves her snakes, learned lots I didn't know, and I reckon snakes aren't the only 'wild' creatures out there ;)

    P.S. Talk about uncanny, I seen your post at Beginners Marketing Class too!
  • cjbart Apr 29, 2008 @ 5:55 am | delete
    I saw this lens also on Beginners Marketing Class
    Fantastic Job..
    and so indformative.
    We enjoy a wonderful natural snake population here at the ranch
  • Mark-Nehs Apr 24, 2008 @ 10:36 pm | delete
    Saw you over at Beginners Marketing Class. 5 star lens. I have a good friend that will love this lens Thanks. All the Best, Mark Nehs
  • Meloramus Nov 6, 2007 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    I once held a Boa Constrictor and he was absolutely lovely (his name was Ben). I have no fear of snakes now and I love your lens! 5*
  • Christopher_Scott Oct 31, 2007 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    I'm not sure about these snakes!
  • Gatsby Oct 4, 2007 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    I will never have a snake as a pet, but you earned 5* Best Natural Dog Food
  • DogWhisperWoman Oct 4, 2007 @ 9:57 am | delete
    I think snakes should stay in the wild where they belong. But this is a great lens and you get 5* from me! Dog Whisper Woman
  • teddarling Oct 1, 2007 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your lens with all of us. I have started a group just for snake lenses and invite you to join it. You can find the link in my profile to the group.
  • GypsyPirate Aug 29, 2007 @ 5:45 am | delete
    What a great lens, you've complied wonderful information here, and tell great stories about your own pets. Thanks for all of your hard work. This seems a natural fit to lensroll to my World Lizard Day page.

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I'm a retired office administrator, and I share my house and garden with 1 cat and 4 pythons. There are also a number of goldfish, but it's a changeable... more »

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