There are many species of snakes that are now being kept as pets. However, not all of them will be ideal for first-time snake owners. If you’re a newbie, make sure that you are choosing a good starter snake that meets the following criteria:
- The species should be easily available so they can be easy to find.
- They should be easy to handle.
- Consider their overall size.
- How easy can their nutritional needs be provided?
The last criteria is a primary consideration because a snake that refuses to eat can be a serious problem, one that will need professional help to resolve. You should ask the seller regarding the snake’s eating habits and whether it accepts prey that’s thawed or frozen or non-whole prey, such as eggs and meat.
The following snakes are highly recommended as good starter snakes:
- Corn snake
- Children’s Python (Antaresia childreni)
- African egg-eating snake
- Kenyan sand boa
- Mexican milk snake
- Rosy boa
- Kingsnake
If your pet snake is showing any signs of potential illness, call your animal hospital Cherry Hill, NJ.
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