Well, I'm a new snake-daddy; and I don't think I'll ever have any where near as many as some folks do (just another snake or two and some lizards some day), but I can't imagine not naming a pet. I talk to all of my pets, so I think it would be rude to not address them by their names. My Balls are named George, cuz he is very curious; and Aunt Bea cuz I'm a fan of The Andy Griffith Show (don't ask why). Good question!