How to choose your first pet snake!

How to choose your first pet snake!

How to choose your first pet snake!

Average Adult Size -- For health reasons, a snake should be able to stretch out two-thirds of its body length inside its own cage. So if your pet snake reaches an adult length of six feet, the snake should ideally have a cage that's around four feet in length. Adult snake size is important when you're talking about types of pet snakes, because most people have limited space in their home that they can dedicate to snake keeping. The longest snake on my list usually will not exceed six and a half feet in length. A lot of Aussie Pythons are longer than this, but usually docile and can be handled fairly easily.

Temperament / Behavior -- Experienced snake keepers and breeders will sometimes work with "unruly" snakes. But such snakes don't make for good pets. So I've listed four types of snakes that generally have good temperaments (meaning they are reluctant bite and easy to tame).

Feeding Habits -- If you're going to keep snakes as pets (regardless of the species), you are going to be handling rodents. There's no way around it. But it sure makes life easier when your pet snake readily eats frozen / thawed rodents, because you can buy them in bulk that way. Three out of the four snakes on my list will readily accept frozen / thawed rodents on a consistent basis. The fourth snake on my list (the ball python) can be a bit more "hit or miss" with regard to the foods they accept -- at least in my experience. But they are still an excellent type of pet snake so I've included them on my list.

Health in Captivity / Hardiness -- Some snakes are difficult to keep in captivity, and are best left to the professionals. So when considering a type of snake to keep as a pet, you'll want to choose a snake species that does well in captivity from a health and wellness standpoint. Aussie Pythons are some of the hardiest snakes around and are very good for beginners. The four pet snakes no my list will all thrive in captivity if their basics needs are met (proper temperature, clean cage, fresh water and regular feeding).

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