What do you like about snakes as pets?

[Moonshae]

This question is more directed at people who have them as pets, as opposed to morph collectors and breeders. I think a lot of people don't understand reptiles as pets since they don't bond or cuddle with you like dogs and cats.

Personally, I think snakes are really interesting. I've had a variety of pets over my life, fish, lizards, a turtle, dogs, cats in the past, currently dogs, cats, a dove, honey bees. I can totally accept the non-bonding/cuddling if there's something else that makes them interesting and engaging (honey bees aren't very cuddly, but they are cute!). The dove is an interesting borderline when it comes to that. He bonds a little, but for the most part, he's happy doing his own thing and doesn't really like to be "engaged" by people. He's also 23 years old, 10 years past his expected lifespan, which makes me wonder if he's a zombie in there, haha! Even the vets are floored when I say how old he is...they've never heard of such a lifespan.

I plan to get a BP when the bird finally moves on; I don't have room to add another pet right now, so I'm using the time to research and make sure I make the right decision. So far, everything I've read sounds like a great match.

[blushingball419]

Hmmm...they are relatively easy to care for and, like you mentioned, they are just fascinating creatures. I personally think that they are beautiful, and even though they might not bond with you as much as a cat or a dog, they are still wonderful to have around, especially if you can find a really laid back and docile one. I also have had many different animals over the course of my life (right now I have 2 snakes and a cat) and I love and enjoy them all equally. I would definitely recommend getting a bp!!

[rynpckrd]

I think they're wonderful.

After getting Atticus, and now having Onyx, I've come to love them both and everything that entails. Sure, you can't cuddle with them, but I'm slowly discovering that I enjoy having them around my neck while I'm at the computer as much, if not more than, as holding a dog or cat.

[Kaorte]

Hey I cuddle with my snakes!! Lol

There is just something about reptiles. I am a person who likes my personal space and with reptiles, they are quite happy being left along for long periods of time. Cats and dogs require so much attention, too much sometimes.

I am a college student and sometimes I just don't have time for my animals every day. With reptiles, they don't require my attention every day (aside daily cage maintenance).

Whenever I see a reptile I am ooing and aaawwwing, but a cat or dog. Meh.

[seercirra]

i like them because theyre totally expressionless :p
you can talk to them for hours and make up their responses with a funny voice, its great :p

its like having a poker player or a royal guard who you can talk utter rubbish to for ages

[BrucenBruce]

Well, they don't chew up your floors, leave you little gifties on the carpet, under the tables, and in your bathtub, knock your stuff off high shelves and break it, dump trash baskets all over the floor every night, bring fleas in from the great outdoors, shed all over everything, or jump up onto the back of the sofa and vomit on your wife, for what that's worth....

Yes, my dogs and cats have done _all_ of that.

_This_ week.

~Bruce

[Vypyrz]

1) they don't make much noise, aside from the occassional fart.

2) When they shed, it doesn't get all over the house, clothes, and furniture.

3) You don't have to take them for a walk in bad weather.

4) Their bites don't hurt no where near as much as a dog or cats.

5) If you have to go out of town for a few days, they are fine by themselves.

6) They don't have separation anxiety.

7) They only poo about once a month or so and sometimes it's photo worthy.

8) Other snake keepers completely understand.

9) Cheaper to feed than dogs and cats.

10) They are wayyyyy cuter when they yawn than dogs or cats.

There is 10 reasons for you...


Rob

[h00blah]

1) they don't make much noise, aside from the occassional fart.

2) When they shed, it doesn't get all over the house, clothes, and furniture.

3) You don't have to take them for a walk in bad weather.

4) Their bites don't hurt no where near as much as a dog or cats.

5) If you have to go out of town for a few days, they are fine by themselves.

6) They don't have separation anxiety.

7) They only poo about once a month or so and sometimes it's photo worthy.

8) Other snake keepers completely understand.

9) Cheaper to feed than dogs and cats.

10) They are wayyyyy cuter when they yawn than dogs or cats.

There is 10 reasons for you...


Rob

I'm just gonna continue this list LOL.

11) There is a lot of variety in color (u get the same animal, just different look, rather than getting varied sizes of dogs, with dif personalities)

12) I work a LOT so they are a perfect pet for me bc i dont have to spend so much time with them

13) They're easy to clean (cages / tanks/ tubs)

14) They're easy to house

15) They have a LONG life span so you can get attached, and not worry about losing them

16) When they lick your face or hand, they dont slobber on you

17) They stay small, but they're still kinda long, so they're parent friendly

18) They're easier to handle

19) They're slow and calm.. if u had a bad take, hold ur fav python and feel ur anguish slither away

20) They have SUPER cute faces

Personally, i've had coyotes, fish, turtles, lizards, a hummingbird, dogs, cats, oppossums, and other birds, and honestly, i'm sticking with my BP

[eclipsesmommy]

1. easy to maintain
2. only eat/poop once a week
3. no allergies !!! yay for me
4. independent, as in they dont really care for people being all over them even though i wish my snake would show me some love every once in a while
5. beautiful and unique! every snake has its own pattern and color
6. not everyone has one
7. theres a good selection of morphs that get better and better as the years pass
8. you can keep a whole bunch of em if you loved em that much and wouldnt need to breed to make back money you spent, as compared to having a few dogs and cats that can add up with shots, litter, food, big houses etc.
9. theyre fun to watch when they explore
10. easy to read if theyre uncomfortable or unhappy so things can be adjusted on their behalf to make them happier

[DM1975]

They are calming to me. They are also loners and misunderstood so I have always kindof identified with that.