Pet Snake Size Concerns & Ball Pythons

For some people, dogs and cats are not the ideal pet, and they begin to search for a more interesting and dynamic animal for their home and family. While snakes might not immediately come to mind for many people during the consideration process included during the pet hunt, more and more people are discovering that the fascinating reptiles are great pets. Though pet snakes will likely live in a glass case and remain safely contained away from their owners, the disassociation only goes so far: snake owners need to be prepared to handle their pets at various times (vet visits, tank cleanings) and accept the fact that all snakes are carnivorous, meaning they will have to acquire mice, eggs or rats for their consumption. Just like a future pet owner does research on dog and cat breeds when considering a new pet, families and individuals who want to consider a snake as a pet must do the proper research and learn about the different types of reptiles and their needs before making a purchase.

In this free video clip series, our expert will discuss the various issues to consider when shopping for a pet snake. In these videos, you will learn how to decide if a snake is right for you and your family, which breeds are best suited as pets (and which ones absolutely aren't), precautions you should take when making the purchase, and tips for taking snakes to the vet. You will also gain insight into ongoing care techniques for snakes, including information about carbonating tanks, choosing a pet store, and providing your new pet snake with proper housing, bedding and general care.

"Hi! My name is Sarah, I am coming to you today from Pet Land in Pembroke Pines, Florida and on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am going to speak with you a little bit about choosing a pet snake. As far as which particular species of snake is right for you that is up to you to decide. First time reptile owners should not get any snakes that are going to get very large such as a Burmese Python, an anaconda or a reticulated Python, as these snakes can get very aggressive once they are older. They will also require an entire room of your house once they are full-grown. The kind of snakes that you want to consider having as a pet will be one like this a ball Python. Ball Pythons generally tend to remain very docile throughout their lives if they are handled regularly. They stay to a very fairly small size which means they are not going to need much larger enclosure like you would for a Burmese Python or a reticulated Python as their adult sizes can reach anywhere from 15-20 feet and most normal households most normal families are not prepared for this kind of pet. If you would like to learn more about the animal hospital that I work at, you can check out our web site at www.extracareanimalhospital.net. If you would like to learn more about Pet Land in Pembroke Pines, Florida you can check out their web site at www.petland.com."