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Recieved: 2001/04/07  03:40  
Subject: Re: [K-list] snakes 
From: Krystyna V.
  
On 2001/04/07  03:40, Krystyna V. posted thus to the K-list: Laura, 
I have raised snakes for quite some time until just recently.I have had  
mostly BallPythons, but did have a 3 year old Albino Burmese and she was  
10'5" when I found her a new home just last year. Snakes are moderately  
difficult to take care of(properly).They require alot of time at first in  
handling so there is no fear on your part. They can sense this. They also  
require specific living arrangements.You must make sure they have the right  
heat, moisture, food may also be an issue. Most snakes take live food. This  
became a "thing" for me. I started to dread feedings. If they will not take  
the food live, but need it warm, you must do the dirty work and then put it  
in the tank.Some will only eat frozen......there are so many things to  
consider. How about safety of pets and family...is the tank secure(snakes  
are BIG escape artists)? My cats loved the snakes...but that was more like  
kitty T.V. than anything. They would sit for hours watching them from the  
top of the tank or just sitting on the floor looking up!! :)They also knew  
when I had any of them out, to make themselves scarce...just in case. The  
dog...she didn't even care...didn't notice but one time and that was while I  
was dancing with my Burmese for some friends. She came into my living room  
and started barking and would not quit!! We laughed for hours about that.  
But afterwards...she was back to ignoring them all. Sometimes the cats would  
go into the bathroom when my Burmese was in the tub and taunt her. I would  
need to shoo them and keep the door closed. AND during feedings...cats would  
be remanded to the bedroom or outdoors..they were attracted to the sounds of  
the prey.My suggestion is to consult a Herpatologist or even study thru  
internet or library......but do something BEFORE deciding. They are a big  
responsability and take a ton of care...but are well worth it.Ball Pythons  
are mild mannered(mostly) and would make the best first snake. And they do  
not get very big.I used to be able to sneak my Sid and Nancy into movie  
theaters with me in my coat. LOL :)Good luck.
 
Love and Light, 
Krystyna 
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