Age For Snake Owners

[Mephibosheth1]

I'm glad I didn't get mine til I was 19
I was WAY underprepared previously...snake would have been miserable lol

[Melody]

I agree, maturity and responsibility. I kept my first snake and several lizards at 8 years old. I was definitely responsible enough, but I wasn't mature enough to do the right research. I just did what the guys at the pet store said, and the lizards lived for many years but there are many things I did wrong.

Same with me pretty much. My parents taught me how to start caring for animals from the time I was able to talk, and all other basic things. Of course I made mistakes, and there was a lot I didn't know but I cared for them to the best of my knowledge. All my pets lived for many years, and none ever died from anything that wasn't out of my control.

[MarkS]

I didn't get my first 'store bought' snake until I was 19 (it was a corn snake) but I had been keeping wild caught herps since I was old enough to catch them myself (around 2nd grade, I think I was 8) I always had my room filled with jars and tanks and buckets of all types filled with tadpoles, frogs, painted turtles, garter snakes, red bellied snakes, tiger salamanders etc... Both of my parents were teachers who always encouraged me to learn about new things on my own and both had also grown up on farms around a lot of animals so they were pretty tolerant of my little collection. Looking back on it now, I realize I was pretty lucky to have such understanding parents.

[DPBallPythons]

I would love if my future son or daughter wanted a snake, but I wouldn't expect them to get all addicted like me. But sure, I would buy them their own ball python for start (if they get tired of it, I would happily take care of it) and then, if they show responsibility and enjoys taking care of it, they can pick other species aswell.

[Mephibosheth1]

I would love if my future son or daughter wanted a snake, but I wouldn't expect them to get all addicted like me. But sure, I would buy them their own ball python for start (if they get tired of it, I would happily take care of it) and then, if they show responsibility and enjoys taking care of it, they can pick other species aswell.

I think that's about what I would do too....help get them started with the interest, and then since I'm already into the snakes get them one to see just how into they are. If they take care of it, great. If not, it becomes mine and they have to fork up the money for their "second try"

[Stewart_Reptiles]

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[Kodieh]

And simce I'm an expectant father, I will be raising my son around snakes and geckos. For me this is a chance to properly educate someone, and give my son a fun life. He of course won't be hands on or anything and won't have "his own"until he is well mature enough.


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[jclaiborne]

I got my first snake when I was 7, but my parent didnt help except with buying frozen mice so I had no way to do any research...that being said my son started taking care of our corn at 4...I help him and observe at all times...he is now 5 and cares for our corn, ball, and our little beardie. He does water and subsrate chages as well as clean the tank...he helps with feeding, but I mainly take care of that.

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[Parysa]

My son is 9, but he's autistic and responsibility hasn't come to him just yet, so I think he's too young. But my best friend's niece is 8 and she's the most responsible child I've ever met. If she wanted one of my babies once I start breeding, I wouldn't hesitate.