how many PET snakes do you have?

My definition of "Pet" is an animal that lives with me, that I am responsible for, feed, vet care etc. It's no difference from if I had dogs as pets and one of them became gravid. 100+

But since the poster obviously has a different definition:

Snakes that I don't plan to breed (plans can change) 2
Red Corn - Ruby
Bull snake - Bully
Ball Python - Mo'Money

I feel like everyone else, they are all my pets. I have one bp, who was my first snake, that I don't plan on breeding though.

Just one.


And I think people may see a lot of breeder's snakes as 'not pets' because of the large scale breeders who keep their snakes in racks and don't even name them except for maybe numbers to keep track of them.

Which is fine and dandy if that's what you want to do and you take care of them, but having dozens of nameless animals in a drawers, no matter how well cared for, may come across as, I dunno, 'cold' and impersonal to people- especially when people are more used to things like dogs and cats which you interact with and see more.

Disclaimer: It's not necessarily what I think, just what may be going on in other people's heads.

I would argue that keeping them in racks and tubs is not cold and inhumane, but rather providing the closest to what they would naturally gravitate towards in the wild, a snug, warm environment with the added benefit that food and water are provided for them without having to range in the open where they are more vulnerable to predators.

Each and every one of my snakes are named, and most of them will have a place in my breeding plans as well.

I have one pet snake it is my first. :D

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Originally Posted by fishmommy

two :)
my husband says I've reached my limit, but I'm not so sure...;)

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Thats what I've heard too but Im pretty sure I NEED a BCI!:please:
I have one bp.:D

I would have to agree with Robin and the others as well.. Even though I have 37 snakes. Ranging from a few years old to hatchlings. Each of them have a name. With the exception of a few new ones I got this past weekend. Their care and well being is my top priority if theres something wrong it gets seen by the appropriate person just as you would a pet so I personally consider them my pets first.

ONE:
BP
Iguana
Bearded Dragon

TWO:
Leopard Geckos
Cats - who both think are humans

FIVE:
Tropical fish

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so if you breed it its not a "pet".

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Why?
My snakes are pet first and foremost but I do happen to breed them also.

I agree with Robin. The few snakes that I have all have names, are very much loved, cared for properly tho they live in tubs in my snake rack. They are my pets even tho I breed a few of them too. 6 of them total.