Snake Owner Survey!

Hey guys, instead of making multiple polls, I just put a bunch of the questions I wanted to ask into a one page survey! I'd love if you guys took a few seconds to answer the questions! You can answer as many questions as you'd like, and you can do it here, or shoot me a PM if you'd rather stay a bit more anonymous. If I get a decent amount of response I'll even tally a few things up and present some results!
Feel free to check off multiple boxes for each question if necessary! Thanks for your time, I appreciate it! -Aeries

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How many snakes do you own?
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What specie(s) do you keep?
______________________________________________________
Why do you keep snakes?
__ As pets
__ 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
__ Just always liked them
__ Other
Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
__ Yes __ No
Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
__ Yes __ No
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
________________________________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ 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)
__ Yes __ No
Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
__ 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
__ A t-shirt
__ A hiding cave
__ A booklet of care information for the species
__ A small saving off your shipping cost

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How many snakes do you own?
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What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons and a plains garter snake

Why do you keep snakes?
__ 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)
Cape Baja Gopher, corn morphs, Angolan python, children's python, rainbow boa

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
__ 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
But not anytime soon. I would never risk my ball collection, so I would need separate facilities for boas.

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.)
_5_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_1_ A hiding cave
_4_ A booklet of care information for the species
_2_ A small saving off your shipping cost

Guess I could do this real quick before my date tonight :)

How many snakes do you own?
...10...

What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons and Boa constrictors.

Why do you keep snakes?
X As pets
X (will be starting) 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.
X (My work) 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)
Blood pythons, more ball python morphs.

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)
___ Yes X I like bigger snakes :)No

But not anytime soon. I would never risk my ball collection, so I would need separate facilities for boas. (blah blah blah)

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.)
_5_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_2_ A hiding cave
_4_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost

O.O

I'll play!


How many snakes do you own?
3

What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons

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?
__ 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
__ Just always liked them
_X_ Other (An idea that was supposed to be a joke!)

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)
More BPs, Blood or Borneo Pythons, and possibly super dwarf retics. :)

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

If not, why not?
__ 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?
__ 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.)
_1_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ 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?
9 at this time, 73 in the past.

What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons

Why do you keep snakes?
To breed and sell

What led you to getting your first snake?
Other-I was afraid of snakes, so I bought one to cure my fears.

Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
Yes

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
Yes

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
Different Morphs Ball Pythons
Western Hognose
Dumeril's Boa

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
No

If not, why not?
Just not interested, other than Dumeril's

Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
Yes-Dumeril's Boa

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
No, I'm not that concerned about it

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.)
A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
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What specie(s) do you keep?
____________Ball Pythons__________________________________________
Why do you keep snakes?
__ 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
__ Just always liked them
_x_ 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)
______Hypo BCI__________________________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _x_ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
_x_ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
_x_ Other: __Hubby thinks they are to big and mean_
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.)
_1_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_4_ A booklet of care information for the species
_2_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
1
What specie(s) do you keep?
Cornsnake
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?
__ 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?
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)
Ball Pythons, Green Tree Python, or anything that remains under 6-7 foot long if it's a constrictor. However, for colubrids, the sky's the limit. However, I don't ahve any interest in venomous snakes.
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.
__ Just not interested
X Other: Due to my small size, I'd feel uncomfortable handling a boa without help. Were I a larger person, I'd have no problem.
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.)
4 High quality photo print of one of the parents
5 A t-shirt
2 A hiding cave
1 A booklet of care information for the species
3 A small saving off your shipping cost

Cool, I like filling out surveys. :D


How many snakes do you own? 8

What specie(s) do you keep? Ball Pythons and Corns

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

What led you to getting your first snake?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ 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
_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) Other BP morphs mostly. Maybe a boa someday.

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.
__ 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 _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.)
_5_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_2_ A t-shirt
_4_ A hiding cave
_3_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost


Cool questions. :)

How many snakes do you own?
______10_______
What specie(s) do you keep?
___bp, cali king, corn____________
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?
__ 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)
_______GTP, Lesser clown bp albino bp, BRB_________
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.)
_5_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_4_ A t-shirt
_3_ A hiding cave
_1_ A booklet of care information for the species
_2_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
7 currently
What specie(s) do you keep?
ball pythons, a few boa species (nics and hogg island) and a solomon island boa (still not sure on the tree or ground part)
Why do you keep snakes?
_x_ As pets
_x_ To breed and sell
_x_ For other business reasons (educational programs etc.)
What led you to getting your first snake?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ 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
_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 boas, absolutely. I some more of the aboriginal species, olive pythons, etc.
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?
_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
_4_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_1_ A booklet of care information for the species
_2_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
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What specie(s) do you keep?
Balls, BRB, Jungle Carpet, Kenyan Sand boas, Sumatran Bloods__________
Why do you keep snakes?
_X_ As pets
_X_ To breed and sell
_X_ 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.
__ 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)
__Olive Pythons, Angolan Python__________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
_X_ Other: __I am only interested in a sunglow but I would rather spend the money on something else._______________________________
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.)
_2_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_4_ 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?
- 2

What specie(s) do you keep?
- Ball Pythons

Why do you keep snakes?
- As pets
- To breed and sell (in the future)

What led you to getting your first snake?
- Fell in love after being exposed to them at an educational program/zoo/pet store. (always enjoyed them, but this was the final "umph")
- Loved catching and observing them in the wild
- Just always liked them

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

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
- Yes

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
- Ball Python Morphs and Carpet Pythons

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
- No

If not, why not?
- IBD concerns
- Just not interested

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

Would informaYtion on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
- 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
- 2 A t-shirt
- 4 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?
2
What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball python, California king
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?
__ 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)
Ball python, carpet python
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:
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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
1 A t-shirt
2 A hiding cave
5 A booklet of care information for the species
4 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
7
What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons, Red Tail Boa, and Blood Python
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.
_X_ Fell in love after being exposed to them at an educational program/zoo/pet store.
_X_ 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?
__ 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)
Various Ball Python and Red Tail Boa morphs
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:
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.)
_X_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
__ A t-shirt
__ A hiding cave
_X_ A booklet of care information for the species
_X_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
7
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What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons
Boas
______________________________________________________
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)
________BURMESE ________________________________________________
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 _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.)
__ High quality photo print of one of the parents
__ A t-shirt
__X A hiding cave
__ A booklet of care information for the species
__X A small saving off your shipping cost

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How many snakes do you own?

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9

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What specie(s) do you keep?

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5 different species
Ball pythons
Blood pythons
Boa Constrictor
Hognose snake
Kingsnake

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

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What led you to getting your first snake?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ 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
X Just always liked them
X Other

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

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

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If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)

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More Balls and Bloods, possibly a Carpet python, and some other snake that I cannot state right now (only a few people know!) ;)

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

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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

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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.)
2 High quality photo print of one of the parents
1;) A t-shirt
4 A hiding cave
5 A booklet of care information for the species
3 A small saving off your shipping cost

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How many snakes do you own?
_____________11_________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball Pythons, Corn Snakes, and Boa Constrictor
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?
_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.
__ 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)
Ball Python Morphs, Corn Snake Morphs, King Snakes, Milk Snakes, Boas, Rat Snakes, Green Tree Pythons, Amazon Tree Boas, Kenyan Sand Boas
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?
_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.)
_4_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_2_ A t-shirt
_3_ A hiding cave
_5_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost

Thanks for all the great replies so far guys! It's been really interested looking them over!

i'm a survey freak...

How many snakes do you own?
_____1 for now_______________________________________________
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?
__ Relatives kept reptiles.
__ 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
_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)
___.1 KILLERBEE BP, .1 Red-Tailed Boa____
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
_X_ Other: Fairly new to snake keeping. I want to get more experience under my belt. but i'm interested...oh i'm definetly interested.
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.)
__ High quality photo print of one of the parents
__ A t-shirt
__ A hiding cave
_X OH YEAH, DEFINETLY IMPORTANT FOR NEWBIES LIKE MYSELF..._ A booklet of care information for the species
__ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
____250?_________

What specie(s) do you keep?
______Ball Pythons and a Mexican Black King__________________

Why do you keep snakes?
__ As pets
__To breed and sell
__ For other business reasons (educational programs etc.)
-ALL of the ABOVE-

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
__ Just always liked them
__ Other
Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
__ Yes __ No
Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
__ Yes __ No
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
__________Depends, but I am liking the Bloods and the Boas______________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes __ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
__ Other: ___Not yet____________
Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
__ Yes __ No
Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
__ 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.)
_4_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_2_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_3_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own? 5

What specie(s) do you keep? Ball pythons

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

What led you to getting your first snake?
__ my son wanted a pet snake - Relatives kept reptiles.

Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
__ Yes - live in AZ and I am super scared of rattlers

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
__ Yes
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? Ball pythons....and a green tree python.

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ No
If not, why not?
__ IBD concerns

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

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
No- my concerns is that Boas can be carriers...and you would never know.

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
4 A t-shirt
5 A hiding cave
1- A booklet of care information for the species (for ppl that have no clue)
2 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own? 34
______________________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep? A few different species of boas, a few species of carpet pythons, ball pythons, and a green tree python.
______________________________________________________
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
__ 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)
_Black-headed pythons, Angolan pythons, and boa constrictors, and carpet pythons._______________________________________________________
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 _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.)
_1_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_2_ A hiding cave
_4_ A booklet of care information for the species
_5_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
2

What specie(s) do you keep?
Boa Constrictor Imperator, (1) Costa Rican (1) Caulkers Cay

Why do you keep snakes?
As pets

What led you to getting your first snake?
Loved catching and observing them in the wild

Did you ever have a fear of snakes or feel uncomfortable in their presence in the past?
Yes, when coming across venomous snakes in the wild (copperheads, cotton mouths, rattle snakes)

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
Yes

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
Ball Python, Angolan Python, Irian Jaya Carpet Python, Rough Scaled Sand Boa, Hogg Island Boa, Corn Island Boa, Dumeril's Boa

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
Yes

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)
Yes

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
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.)
_5_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_1_ A t-shirt
_2_ A hiding cave
_4_ A booklet of care information for the species
_3_ A small saving off your shipping cost

Hey all! Thanks for all the feedback so far! Here's a few of the rudimentary stats!

mean number of snakes kept- 24.5
mean number of snakes kept (-2 outliers *cough*)- 9.35

What species?
BPs- 90.9%
Boas- 45.5%
Other Pythons- 18%
Colubrids- 36.4%

Preferred Gift?
Photo- 18%
T-shirt- 18%
Cave- 9%
Care Info- 27.3 %
Saving for shipping cost- 40.9 %

40.9% of people had some level of fear or uncomfortable feeling towards snakes...I think that's AWESOME! It means that it's perfectly possible to change negative attitudes and misconceptions towards these animals. Fear doesn't have to be permanent in our society =)
and...36.4% of people were lead to getting a snake as a pet through public exposure (educational programs, zoos, pet stores)....cool! =D

Feel free to fill one out if you haven't yet, I'll be sure to update these!

How many snakes do you own? 3
______________________________________________________
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.
__ 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?
_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)

Ball pythons and blood pythons
________________________________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
__ 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
_1_ A hiding cave
_2_ A booklet of care information for the species
_4_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
1

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?
__ 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
__ 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 (My elderly grandmother taught me how to handle wild ones before I could ride a bike!)

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)
Red Tailed Boa, Emerald Tree Boa, More Ball Pythons!

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.
__ 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.)
1 High quality photo print of one of the parents
3 A t-shirt
4 A hiding cave
5 A booklet of care information for the species
2 A small saving off your shipping cost

Surveys are great. It would be even better if someone compiled the data at the end.

How many snakes do you own?
15

What specie(s) do you keep?
Corn, Rosy Boa, Centralian Carpet, Honduran Milks, Kenyan Sand Boas

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)
Carpet Pythons, Ball Pythons

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes X No
If not, why not?
__ 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?
__ 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.)
2 High quality photo print of one of the parents
5 A t-shirt
1 A hiding cave
4 A booklet of care information for the species
3 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
Two
What specie(s) do you keep?
Ball pythons
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?
__ 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)
Ball pythons, carpet pythons, hybrids.
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes X No
If not, why not?
__ 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.)
1 High quality photo print of one of the parents
2A t-shirt
4 A hiding cave
5 A booklet of care information for the species
3 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
2
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.
_x_ Friends kept reptiles.
__ Spouse kept reptiles.
_x_ 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 python morphs, Corns and hogs, GT&Carpet Pythons, Some kind of boa constrictor in the distant future.
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _x_ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
_x_ Other: Not enough room, parents dont really like snakes as it is so I'm pushing it with what I have atm.
Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
__ Yes __ No ---> Both, I like big snakes, but smaller ones are cool as well.
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.)
_2_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_4_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_3_ A booklet of care information for the species
_1_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
Right now 17

What specie(s) do you keep?
Only ball pythons now. I have had many other species in the past.

Why do you keep snakes
As pets
To breed and sell


What led you to getting your first snake?
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


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

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
Yes

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
Ball pythons

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
Not anymore

If not, why not?
IBD concerns

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

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
Yes

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.)
5 High quality photo print of one of the parents
2 A t-shirt
3 A hiding cave
4 A booklet of care information for the species
1 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
25
What specie(s) do you keep?
ball pythons and one boa
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
__ 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)
_albino 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 _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.)
_1_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_3_ A t-shirt
_4_ A hiding cave
_2_ A booklet of care information for the species
_5_ A small saving off your shipping cost

So what about those of us who don't currently have any snakes but would like to keep them in the future? I guess that pretty obviously makes me a statistical outlier, but hey, why not fill it out anyway?

How many snakes do you own?

Currently zero

What specie(s) do you keep?

Leopard & crested geckos

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

What led you to getting your first snake? (wanting to get, I guess?)
X Relatives kept reptiles.
X 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
__ 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)

Epicrates cenchria cenchria, Morelia spilota harrisoni, Aspidites ramsayi, and maybe Morelia viridis, but that last one is pretty unlikely in the real world

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes X No
If not, why not?
X They get too big
__ IBD concerns
X Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
X Just not interested
X Other: Presuming you mean subspecies of Boa constrictor, rather than any type of boa, they get bigger than I'd like to deal with and BRBs are more attractive to me anyway. Also, I don't want to deal with the choice between rehoming and committing a federal felony if I have to move out of state in the future. I'd like the whole Lacey act situation regarding big snakes to be resolved before I'd ever commit to owning one.

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 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
2 A t-shirt
3 A hiding cave
5 A booklet of care information for the species (got all the info I need on the species I'm interested in, plus there's a great online community if I've got questions)
1 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
__________3___________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
____Ball python, brooksi______________________
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?
__ 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)
__Ball morphs____________________________________
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.
_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.)
_3_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_2_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_1_ A booklet of care information for the species
_4_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own? 52
______________________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep? Ball Pythons, Black Milksnakes, Albino Cali Kings, Pueblan Milksnake, Imperial Pueblan
______________________________________________________
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?
_Y_ Yes __ No
If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints) more ball pythons, and colubrids
________________________________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
__ 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?
__ Yes _X_ No IBD is just not something I want to risk with my python collection, and I've seen some pretty scarey estimates from Dr. Elliot Jacobson on how many boas in captivity are actually carriers
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
_2_ A t-shirt
_3_ 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?
80-100

What specie(s) do you keep?
ball pythons, dumerils, cal kings, brazilian rainbow boas, blue beauties

Why do you keep snakes?
X As pets
X To breed and sell

What led you to getting your first snake?

X Loved catching and observing them in the wild
X Just always liked them

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

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
Yes

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
superdwarf retics

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
not BCC or BCI

If not, why not?

They get too big
Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.

Would you consider purchasing a boa constrictor that remained under 6 feet (5 feet for males-ignore money constraints)
Yes

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
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
1 A t-shirt
2 A hiding cave
5 A booklet of care information for the species
3 A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
11______________________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
ball python_____________________________________________
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.
_X_ 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)
ball python, angolans, GTPs, various colubrids______________________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
_X_ They get too big
_X_ IBD concerns
_X_ 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.)
__ High quality photo print of one of the parents
__ A t-shirt
_X_ A hiding cave
_X_ A booklet of care information for the species
__ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
_40_____________________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
python regius
P. c. brongersmai
P. c. breitensteini
Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri (i think thats right)
Lampropeltis getula nigrita
Hydrodynastes gigas
Python reticulatus (don't know what the super dwarf name is)
Boa dumerili
Boa constrictor imperator

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.
X 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
__ 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)
_____Any subspecies of carpet pythons and maybe some more colubrids(doesn't matter which species)
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 __ 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.)
_1_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_4_ A t-shirt
_3_ A hiding cave
_5_ A booklet of care information for the species
_2_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
_________one_____________________________________________
What specie(s) do you keep?
__________ball python____________________________________________
Why do you keep snakes?
_x_ As pets
_I plan on it in the future_ 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)
_______ball python, corn snake_______________________________
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _x_ No
If not, why not?
__ 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?
__ 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.)
_1_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_4_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_2_ A booklet of care information for the species
_3_ A small saving off your shipping cost

How many snakes do you own?
1
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?
__ 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)
Chondro, etb, albino rtb
Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
__ Yes _X_ No
If not, why not?
__ They get too big
__ IBD concerns
__ Potiential Legislation that might be imposed.
__ Just not interested
_X_ Other: Other snakes higher up in my "list to get"
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.)
_2_ High quality photo print of one of the parents
_1_ A t-shirt
_5_ A hiding cave
_3_ A booklet of care information for the species
_4_ A small saving off your shipping cost

HTH

How many snakes do you own? 2

What specie(s) do you keep?
California Kingsnake, Solomon Island Ground Boa

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.
__ 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?
No

Do you plan on/or would you like to get more snakes in the future?
Yes

If so, what sort of species would you be potentially interested in? (Ignore money or legal constraints)
Carpet Python, Gaboon Viper, Ball Python

Do you have any type of boa constrictor?
No

If not, why not?
X 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)
Yes

Would information on preventing the spread of IBD lessen concerns you may have?
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.)
2 High quality photo print of one of the parents
5 A t-shirt
4 A hiding cave
1 A booklet of care information for the species
3 A small saving off your shipping cost

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