Snake Owner Survey!

Hey all, I just wanted to thank you all again for putting effort into filling these out! Wanna know one of the neat trends I'm seeing?
In between BP.net as well as a Canadian forum (since I'm Canadian =P) I've collected over 75 surveys!
100% of people report that they plan on/would like to get more snakes in the future. This may be biased because of the forum atmosphere which may foster aquiring more animals, but this is a really neat indication of the nature of the hobby. Snakes (and most likely all reptiles) really seem to take on the characteristics of a collection (89% of survey takers have more than one snake). With so many varied species and morphs available its little wonder why, but their are also obvious negative concequences to this. Forum environments like this are super important! They may influence increased purchases (it's hard not to want to pick up something new when you see other people with so many cool, different things!) but the information distributed is invaluable! I know on a personal level that forums have taught me way more than any care sheet could, and my animals benefit because of it!

Thanks again, and feel free to fill one out if you haven't yet! My goal is to reach the 100 mark, then I'll do an official analysis.

How many snakes do you own?
1 Normal

What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Python

Why do you keep snakes?
_x_ As pets
__ To breed and sell
__ For other business reasons (educational programs etc.)

What led you to getting your first snake?
_x_ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ Friends kept reptiles.
__ Spouse kept reptiles.
__ Fell in love after being exposed to them at an educational program/zoo/pet store.
_x_ Loved catching and observing them in the wild
_x_ Just always liked them
__ Other

Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
__ Yes _x_ No

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
_x_ Yes __ No

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
More ball pythons, maybe a pied ball someday.

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _x_ No

If not, why not?
_x_ They get too big
_x_ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
__ Other:

Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
__ Yes _x_ No

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
__ Yes _x_ No

What sort of free gift would you like with a purchase a snake? (Number them in order of preference, 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.)
_4_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_2_ A hiding cave
_5_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
____________7__________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
____________5 Ball pythons
1Dumerils Boa_
1 Salmon RTB_________________________________________
Why do you keep snakes?
_x_ As pets
_x_ To breed and sell
__ For other business reasons (educational programs etc.)
What led you to getting your first snake?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ Friends kept reptiles.
__ Spouse kept reptiles.
__ Fell in love after being exposed to them at an educational program/zoo/pet store.
__ Loved catching and observing them in the wild
_x_ Just always liked them
__ Other
Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
__ Yes _x_ No
Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
_x_ Yes __ No
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
__________Hogg Island BOa_______________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__x Yes __ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
__ Other: ___________________________________________________
Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
__x Yes __ No
Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
__ Yes __ xNo
What sort of free gift would you like with a purchase a snake? (Number them in order of preference, 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.)
_4_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
__3 A t-shirt
_2_ A hiding cave
_5_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
22 at the moment expecting 30 by the end of the season______________________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball pythons______________________________________________________
Why do you keep snakes?
_x_ As pets
_x_ To breed and sell
__ For other business reasons (educational programs etc.)
What led you to getting your first snake?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ Friends kept reptiles.
__ Spouse kept reptiles.
__ Fell in love after being exposed to them at an educational program/zoo/pet store.
_x_ Loved catching and observing them in the wild
_x_ Just always liked them
__ Other
Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
__ Yes _x_ No
Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
_x_ Yes __ No
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
Hognose________________________________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _x_ No
If not, why not?
_x_ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
_x_ Just not interested
__ Other: ___________________________________________________
Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
__ Yes _x_ No
Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
_x_ Yes __ No
What sort of free gift would you like with a purchase a snake? (Number them in order of preference, 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.)
__ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_1_ A t-shirt
__ A hiding cave
__ A booklet of care information for the species
_2_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
5
What specie(s) do you keep?
1 Python regius, 3 Elaphe guttata, 1 Lampropeltis getula californiae
Why do you keep snakes?
_X_ As pets
__ To breed and sell
_X_ For other business reasons (educational programs etc.)
What led you to getting your first snake?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
_X_ Friends kept reptiles.
__ Spouse kept reptiles.
_X_ Fell in love after being exposed to them at an educational program/zoo/pet store.
__ Loved catching and observing them in the wild
__ Just always liked them
__ Other
Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
_X_ Yes __ No
Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
_X_ Yes __ No
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
Western hognose, Mexican black king, various other BP morphs (albino, spider, mojave, etc), maybe, maybe, maybe a blood python or Brazilian rainbow boa (none of these will be until FAR in the future though)
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
_X_ They get too big
_X_ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
__ Other: ___________________________________________________
Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
_X_ Yes __ No
Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
_X_ Yes __ No
What sort of free gift would you like with a purchase a snake? (Number them in order of preference, 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.)
_3_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_5_ A t-shirt
_2_ A hiding cave
_4_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost