I have been working on this for several days to come up with a set of basic questions that any snake owner should be able to answer about there snake prior to its purchase. Let me know what you guys think and feel free to add questions.



1. Is it legal to own snakes in my town/city/county/state? If not stop here there is not need to answer anymore questions.

2. What is the scientific/Latin name of the snake you are looking to get?

3. What is the Avg adult size: For a male______, For a Female______

4. What is the Avg. Life span of this animal?

5. What do you plan on doing with this snake once its full grown and not a cute little hatchling anymore? If the answer is not keep stop here you are not ready for a snake.

6. What is a basking spot?

7. What is ambient Temperature?

8. What is a cool side?

9. What is Humidity?

10. What temp should the: Basking spot be____, Ambient Temp be_____, Cool side be______

11. What is the proper humidity level for my snake?

12. What is a UTH?

13. Does my snake need hiding spots? How many should be provided as a minimum and were?

14. What subtrate should I keep the snake on?

15. How often do I need to feed this snake?

16. What food will I be feeding this snake?

17. Is the food source readily available for all stages of life?

18. What size enclosure does it need as a adult?

19. If you are under the age of 18 what are you future plans? Most colleges will not allow snakes in the dorms and most require freshman to live on campus. If you plans are the military you will not be allow to live off base normally for the first 3-4 years(unless married) and you will not be allowed to keep a snake on the installation in your dorms or base housing.