Due to their distinct and unique characteristics, snakes are one
of the most fascinating non-conventional pets available. For
this reason, snakes are subject to impulse purchases that often
end in tragic results. Snakes have particular requirements and
each species has specialized needs that differ from one species
to the next. Educate yourself about the species you're
interested in before purchasing a pet snake. Research care,
feeding and housing requirements, as well as equipment needed to
provide the appropriate environment for your snake. Consider how
large he will grow and what his habitat requires in terms of
size of cage, lighting, temperature and humidity. If you are
unable to find sufficient information regarding the care of a
particular snake you're interested in, perhaps it's not a good
idea to pursue this snake as a pet. As snakes become more
popular as pets, a greater variety of exotic wild-caught species
are becoming commercially available. Just because they are
commercially available does not n