How to Sell a Pet Python

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Pythons are docile snakes that make good pets. However, because of their large size many owners realize that they are in over their head. As the python grows, some owners have to find a new home for their snake when he gets too large for the enclosure. Follow these steps if you need to sell your pet python.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Post a classified ad online or in the newspaper. It's tough to sell a large adult python and classifieds are the easiest way to go about finding a new owner.
Step2
Describe your python in the classified ad--include his size and age. Make him sound ultra appealing; remember you are competing with all of the other classified ads. Include a photo if possible so people can see how what your python looks like.
Step3
Ask for a reasonable amount of money for your python; you want to make your pet to seem like a good deal. If you set your price too high, people may not be willing to buy your python. But if you set your price too low, you risk selling him to someone who is just looking for a cheap snake and may not be a responsible owner.
Step4
Screen all potential buyers. Confirm that they already have an enclosure set up for your python and know how to care for pet snakes. You don't want to risk sending your python to a home to where it is neglected.
Step5
Adult snakes aren't in high demand. Most people that look for a pet python want to start out with a baby snake. If you post an ad and don't get any potential buyers, look for a rescue group that is willing to take your python.

Tips & Warnings

  • Never release a captive snake. Pet snakes can't fend for themselves and aren't native to the area which can cause environmental issues. It's cruel and dangerous to release a pet snake.

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