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In this free video clip series, our expert will show you how to choose the type of reptile best suited for your home. When choosing a pet snake, there are many things to consider, such as the family, the snake's health, and feeding requirements.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Watch an exotic animal health technician discusses general size concerns when choosing a pet snake. She also explains the relative merits of the ball python.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to choose the right pet snake, discussing the pros and cons of purchasing a king snake as a pet.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to choose the right pet snake, explaining why rat and corn snakes make good pets.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to choose the right pet snake, providing tips for choosing the right pet store.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain which species of snake are not recommended as pets.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain the ramifications of having a pet snake in a home where a family member is uncomfortable with snakes.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to avoid impulse buying when it comes to purchasing a pet snake.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain if pet snakes right for you and your family.
Watch an exotic animal health technician give advice and warnings about feeding pet snakes, including the risks of feeding live mice and rats to pet snakes.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain the sleeping patterns of snakes and describe the risks that low temperatures pose to pet snake health.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain the risks of having your pet snake interact with other pets in your household.
Watch an exotic animal health technician help ensure the health of a pet snake by discussing the issue of bringing a pet snake to the vet.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain care for pet snakes by providing information about bathing and shedding.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain care for pet snakes by providing suggestions for housing and bedding.
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.
Sarah Tingle Sarah is a resident exotic animal health technician and has been working as a technician for seven years, but she began working with animals over 12 years ago at the Wildlife Care Center and has worked at several animal hospitals in the South Florida and Gainesville areas. Her "family" includes Ed the "Lhasa Apsa," an orange tabby named Max, a chinchilla named Pinball, an Oriental Shorthair named Charlie, and two rabbits named Halibut and Porkchop. Her interests outside work include reading, working on cars, and playing paintball.dkdk
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