![]() ![]() Heat lamps are also a necessity since snakes need warmth and temperature control to make them comfortable. These are key, so you don’t want to skip this item. This can be any type of shelter where your snake can retreat to when it needs a moment of peace. The next item you will need is a hiding home of some kind. Research the type of snake you are interested in to find what material it would be most comfortable with. What you use to line the cage can often be determined by what snake you chose to purchase. You will also need something to line the floor of the terrarium. ![]() Your snake will want to drink and may occasionally want to go for a dip, so make sure you have a dish that is big enough to accommodate these desires Here, you can find an article I wrote with a complete guide on how to buy the best terrarium for your pet snake.Īfter you’ve acquired your terrarium, you will need to fill it with basic items your snake will need. Make sure that when you buy your terrarium that it will be big enough to house your future snake when it is fully grown, especially since some pet snakes can get up to 6 feet in length. Terrariums are large glass tanks that are sturdy enough to house a snake and make it hard for one to escape. One of the first things that you will need to create that habitat is a terrarium. ![]() You are committed to having it around for 15-20 years, and now, you just need to create the right habitat for your snake. Let’s say that you have decided to buy a snake. Let’s start with the most basic necessity for your snake. Let’s get right into the nitty-gritty of what you will need to make sure your snake lives a long and happy life. Certain snake species require specialized diets while other snake’s diets are more simplistic. They can’t, and often won’t, eat just anything you catch or buy to give them. I once had a Venus Flytrap, and I thought I could feed it anything, but I was wrong. You will need specialized supplies, locks for cages, and the proper diet for your new snake. There are lots of elements besides a feeding schedule that you need to be aware of when you buy a pet snake. Now, I know that snakes live a long time, but what does that entail for you as the pet owner? Is the care of a pet snake really that laborious, and how can you make it easier on yourself and your pet snake? Don’t worry! I’ve been researching snakes for a while, and I can help walk you through the basics of caring for a pet snake. This also means that owning a pet snake can be quite the time investment since snakes live so long and need special care and habitat upkeep. This is in part because snakes have the ability to lower their metabolic rate by about 70% (meaning that they can conserve energy and don’t need to eat food as often). Snakes are hardy creatures that can go weeks without food. Some of these popular snake breeds include Corn Snakes, Ball Pythons, Boa Constrictors, Burmese Pythons, Garter Snakes, and the California King snake. So, how long do most popular breeds of pet snakes live? The lifespan of a pet snake varies depending on the breed, but the average life expectancy is 15-30 years. Now that I’m a mom with a son who will someday want a pet of his own, I like to know just how long each type of pet will live for. I’ve had lots of pets over the course of my life. ![]() I’ve done some research, and found the life expectancies of the most popular pet snakes breeds. ![]()
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