If you've ever had in pet stores then no doubt you saw a snake or two for sale. They are usually unhealthy, too expensive and not well maintained. That would have eliminated most of us on foot, without a second glance, but children are different. You see a snake, the snake and want. I speak from experience was at a time ", that" kid. Since then I have learned a lot of snakes in general, especially in terms of keeping them as pets.
A common denominatorof children and snakes is that they rarely work well together. At least not if you leave the snake in child care. Snakes (and most other reptiles) are completely different than any other animal. Their care needs are demanding, and there is very little margin for error in dealing with them. This does not mean that children do not have snakes as pets. In fact, you are very encouraging, but there are some realities you should consider.
1) and 'probable, as a parent or guardianPrimary custodian of the snake. That is not bad, but let's be honest. Children are impulsive and have a snake or simply "die!" Probably yesterday, before the day is possible. Not literally, but you get the idea. Be aware that the promise of where most children are, always take care of ... we also believe that, just as if you promise to eat their vegetables, or do homework. Your intentions are good, but then reality sets in.
2) The snakes are expensive. TheFirst you buy something like a ball python is relatively inexpensive (about $ 40 - $ 100), but then you have everything else.
a) Tank - These can easily run over $ 150.00, but if you're willing to spend some time trying to learn, is that you can build your own from a plastic tub for about $ 8.00
b) Basis - These are the things you have to thrive for the snake must:
- Heating Pads - $ 35.00 depending on size and where it is below the cost of heating the pool of around $ 20. There are alsoFlex Watt heat tape, which is slightly less expensive, but labor intensive.
- Hidden: to "hide" Just a place for the snake of all. You can buy at the pet store for a few dollars each or a butter churn old, cut to fit a hole in the side of the snake and use it. It is a huge effort, but small things add up.
- Thermometer / hygrometer combo, you want a digital with these probes. These can run about $ 12 to $ 15 for an Accu-Rite, Wal-Mart. Thestick to the cheap side of the tank types do not work. Remember, I said, before the needs of farming are accurate? This is an example. A flame can cause respiratory infections, poor diet, stress and lead. Low-range humidity measurement can lead to poor and incomplete sheds. So you need to invest in a good thermometer / hygrometer setup.
- Fences: must be big enough, the snake does not tip over. If you buy at the pet store, will cost more than it is worth. Be about $ 15.00 (or) Take
- Background: A bag of cypress mulch costs about $ 10 to $ 20 A better solution is to use old newspapers to the substrate. I never pay for it because I get to old newspapers from the restaurants. Avoid bright colors and prints, as these can be toxic to the snake.
- Thermostat: Here we go back to the reality of how the conditions are difficult for snakes. Temperature must be maintained at very precise. This is where the thermostat is a. To be clear these are not the$ 20.00 wall mount units you get from Wal-Mart. These are made specifically for reptiles, and allow you to control the heating under the tank. Expect to pay upwards of $ 100.00 for this.
- Power: Obviously a heating pad to keep running 24 / 7, you have to do, your bill will increase up to a certain point.
- Food: you need to eat. Expect to spend about $ 8 to $ 25 a month per line for food. Much will depend on how big the snake, what should beFood. Do not forget to go into the food chain to calculate the costs.
So now the snake, which costs $ 40.00, the cost signficantly more. Before you even walk out the door you are looking at another $ 200.00 in supplies alone. Not to mention the ongoing costs of care on a daily basis. We did not even consider what would happen if the veterinarian is necessary. Veterinarians who specialize in reptiles have one thing in common with doctors who specialize in heart problems. Both charge a lot more"normal" because of their veterinary expertise.
3) Children are raw. You can not leave a child alone, and a snake. Some people will tell you, is to protect the child, but 99.999999% of the cases is the reason to protect the snake from the child.
4) The children are fast. Snakes do not like fast. They feel threatened by it. We will try to escape and unless rail against things that they feel threatened by itself. Having experienced my share of snake bites over the years, I can tell you thatalways something of a snake is, for most adults do not forget. Imagine a child to something, because the snake felt like had to defend itself.
All this does for you depends, to discourage a snake for your child. In fact, very advisable to do just that as they do wonderful pets. To be aware of parent / guardian only, which runs, in contrast to all conventional PET, the majority of the people and take responsibility and commitment that the majority of children simply should not be so.
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