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Does Your Child Want A Pet Snake? Tips For You
Isabella Harper
If you have a child that has been begging you for a pet, you may expect them to ask you for a kitten or a puppy. However, when they begin asking you for a pet snake instead of a furry friend to call their very own, you may find yourself unsure of what to think and how to proceed. Before you make any decisions about the snake that you get for your child, get to know a few facts about how to make sure that a pet snake is the right choice for your home and your child.
Be Sure That The Snakes You Consider Are More Docile Breeds
There are some breeds of snake that are more ideal as pets than others. Some snake breeds are known to be more aggressive or shy than others. The shy snakes do not necessarily like to be handled and may react poorly if touched or startled.
One of the best species of snake to keep as a pet is the corn snake. Corn snakes are a breed that is generally docile and that tends to be willing to be handled and interact with their human owners without problematic incidents. They are also non-venomous, which is important, especially because it will be your child's pet. Other breeds of snake that would be appropriate pets for children include ball pythons and king snakes.
When looking for corn snakes for sale or other potential candidates for a pet snake, be sure that you have a pet store employee or the breeder handle the snakes, and see how they react. Each individual snake will be a bit different and therefore will need to be assessed for how they will react to being picked up and handled.
Be Sure That Your Child Understands What The Snake Will Need To Eat
Many children find snakes fascinating and beautiful, which is understandable because they are interesting and brightly colored creatures. However, depending on your child's age and their understanding of snakes, they may not know what the feeding process entails.
Make sure that you talk to your child about feeding their pet snake and what they will be feeding them. The majority of snakes kept as pets eat small rodents as their primary food source. Some of these snakes may become accustomed to eating mice that have been frozen and then thawed, but others may not be willing to eat a food source that has already been killed and frozen, preferring fresh or live meals.
This can be traumatic for some children and may make it a bad idea for them to choose a snake as their pet. Even if your child indicates that they are okay with the idea of feeding mice to their snake, try to give them the opportunity to see such a feeding in person either at the pet store or at a zoo. That way, you can be more certain of their reaction to the reality of owning a pet snake.
Keeping these tips in mind, you can be sure that you are making the right pet choice for your household and your child.
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