Question to everyone who has snakes

[Gabe Rienzo]

So today I finnally sold my 2 55gall aquariums to a lady who wanted them as fish tanks, long story short I showed her my bps in their new terrariums I built and gave her a quick run down of the pros and cons of keeping snakes. Then the question came, "What is the enjoyment of having snakes, whats the point?" And I responded by saying "whats the point of keeping fish" lol! So anyway it got me thinking, why do u keep snakes, or any other reptile for that matter besides the "cool factor"? Whats the point?

[Daybreaker]

The point is that I'm passionate for my snakes, and have always enjoying being around animals. I love caring for them, handling them, photographing them, and watching them grow up big and healthy and know they're thriving in my care. It makes me feel good and it's very rewarding. It will be even more so once a few snakes I'm raising up mature enough to have babies themselves.

As for fish, they're nice to look at. I enjoy my bf's aquarium and watching my two red ear sliders too (yes, the turtles are in a separate tank than the fish lol).

[snake8myelbo]

I have always been fascinated by all reptiles! I especially like ball pythons because of all the cool color morphs and combos! I enjoy producing combos it is super exciting and you never know what will pop out! But I've been captivated by all reptiles my entire life!

[hypnotixdmp]

Well, to say the least, I LOVE animals!! I have had lots of animals throughout my life whether they were mine or a room mates. I am now in a place where I can stay here because I own it, so I figured it was time to experiment with something other than furry fuzzy creatures!!

I started with Fish, they were nice, and watching them go from tiny to about 6-7" was amazing!!! Then, I purchased 4 firebelly toads, which I ended up selling to a reptile fanatic because they were just too boring, couldn't take them out and touch them very much and so on.

So, now, I decided to take another step and go 2 Ball Pythons! They are so awesome, they pose for pix, they are very nice and loving, they are very fun to watch eat, and they look so cool to me!!! I just love all animals, and why not get one that makes for an awesome handle-able pet?!?! Not only do I get snakes out of this, but I get to star5t breeding mice/rats, which I love watching run around with each other and such until they are fed .

But to answer this quickly, I love all animals (except spiders!!!) and as someone else said they just look too awesome with all the different morphs and breeds and sizes!!!

[heathers*bps]

Because I'm crazy, with serious mental issues. I stare at my snakes all day and KNOW that I couldn't live without them.


Oh, my bad. That was a recent airing of an Animal Plant show.............

Seriousness, I do love reptiles. They are amazing creatures and absolutley fascinating to watch grow, breed, have babies ( either live birth or eggs ). I've learned patience from having these guys as pets ( though I have NO self control. Always buying another ) And watching my children grow up with an understanding and respect for reptiles ( and all creatures ) is something that I am proud of. And honestly, how can you not look at a morph and say "Dang, that's freaking cool!!"

[WingedWolfPsion]

I love all animals, and I get satisfaction from watching them grow and thrive in my care, and become more beautiful. Fish are cool, but you can't take them out for a photo shoot. (Don't get me wrong, we love our tiger oscar, too...he greets us when we come home, and begs for food, lol).

[pinkeye714]

Honestly, there is just something about it. When I open my tubs and pick up one of my snakes. My heart sinks. Just like when i pick up a dog. I enjoy their tongue exploring, it is interesting. their scales are funny feeling just like someone would like a cats fur. I smile seeing my snakes slither around my fingers and i like "hanging out" with them in my room. they don't run away when i kiss them on the head and they do not run away when i set them down for a second. I do not know, i just love their cold blooded face! >w<

Maybe I am just mental.

[BHReptiles]

It all started when my mother told me that I could not have reptiles in the house. Like any child, that was only an open invitation to begin bringing lizards and geckos from the front porch and snakes from the backyard into my home. I always hid them under my bed so she would not find out.

Then when I got into college, I took a vertebrate natural history class and for a grade, we HAD to collect herps from out county. Around the same time, I also took a genetics class. I became fascinated with genetics and made it a goal of mine to explore my new knowledge.

A year ago, I got my first snake, a corn snake. Since then, my collection has grown to three with two more on the way. I want to be able to see genetics in action when I begin to breed my animals. I'm fascinated by the potential babies my animals can make and I look forward to raising them from before their conception until their deaths.

[el8ch]

Like many of have said, I love Animals. I have kept many animals large and small over the years and enjoy them all.

I grew up on a horse ranch, animals were part of my life. From when I woke up to when I went to bed they were there, I cared for them through all stages of their life and they did their part to console me form time to time too. To this day we still operate a facility that breeds quarter horses and cares for and rehabilitates special needs horses.

Since caring for animals was so deeply rooted in my childhood it was only natural for me to continue this passion in my adult life. Speaking specifically to my snakes: I got my first ball python as a gift, I was always fascinated by snakes and their ability to thrive in the wild, their sleek muscularity, their genetic variations, and their overall 'cool factor'. As many of you know, you can't have just one ball python and with my exposure to breeding animals it was an easy choice for me to get into the hobby. To some they are not your typical pet, but I do thoroughly enjoy caring for them through both the good and bad.

[Andybill]

I keep snakes simply because they are fascinating. I love how they look and move. They are so efficient yet have no arms and legs. I love having an animal so different and too often misunderstood. I have wanted a snake since the first time I caught one when I was a wee little guy. Seeing how they grow has been a great experience and now I will be breeding and that is something I never imagined I would do. Its just cool...