I'm asking this not because it's something I want to do myself but because I am in the process of looking for a new home for my snake and right now the person interested has talked about housing my snake with a wild one. I don't know what kind, I'm assuming it's a garter snake.
Aren't there risks of mites, disease or something else of that nature when mixing a snake you caught outside with one that's never been wild? He also mentioned wanting to feed mice from the field...well for one my python is a little big for just mice. But wild ones?.... wouldn't that be more of the same issue with potential mites, disease, or parasites?
The person I am in contact with is also only 13. Not that a 13 year old couldn't take good care of a snake, and I'm sure it would be a great learning experience for him but..I just am uncomfortable with the way he seems to be thinking, so I'm curious what the more experienced people around here think. (watch him be a member of these forums now that would be awkward...He mentioned looking at some websites about ball pythons).... >.>
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