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04-15-12, 09:27 AM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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Originally Posted by Lankyrob
My GUESS would be that you wont take them to the vet as the vet will likely report you for taking wild animals from their ecosystem (at least this is what would happen in the UK).
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I agree with this.
And even if you claim that you'll take the snake to a vet outside of the state (since your story seems to change based on our replies), I find it impossible to believe that you would be willing to pay possibly $200 or more for a snake you refused to pay $20 for. Otherwise you would have bought one from a private breeder or from an expo in a different state
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04-15-12, 09:42 AM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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I agree with this.
And even if you claim that you'll take the snake to a vet outside of the state (since your story seems to change based on our replies), I find it impossible to believe that you would be willing to pay possibly $200 or more for a snake you refused to pay $20 for. Otherwise you would have bought one from a private breeder or from an expo in a different state
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Plus the cost of an emergency last minute road trip...
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04-15-12, 11:26 AM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
I didn't refuse to buy a snake, I just noticed an abundance of these snakes around and decided I wanted a snake for a pet. I have everything I need to take care of them. I realize I said "free pet" but to be honest, I never thought about keeping a snake as a pet until now because I've never been anywhere that sells them, but I had an opportunity in front of me.
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04-15-12, 11:56 AM
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mamma bear
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
my suggestion then would be to release these guys back where you found em, and create another post looking for the nearest reptile expo to you, it is the season for them!!
That way, you can have a CB snake that is legal for you to own. If you like colubrids, there are many gorgeous Corns, Kings, Rats and Milks available from local breeders and Expo's at very reasonable prices.
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04-15-12, 01:46 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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Originally Posted by Snakefood
my suggestion then would be to release these guys back where you found em, and create another post looking for the nearest reptile expo to you, it is the season for them!!
That way, you can have a CB snake that is legal for you to own. If you like colubrids, there are many gorgeous Corns, Kings, Rats and Milks available from local breeders and Expo's at very reasonable prices.
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Yeah I think I'm just going to release them in about a week and a half (after the smaller one finishes molting) They've both been doing fine so far but I realized there isn't really any reason to keep them, as I can easily find and catch like 4 on any given sunny day if I really want to see some, and I can see a variety of sizes too. I had been doing that for about 3 weeks before I decided to take two of them anyway (and it was actually more fun to just have them for a little while before letting them go) Found a three and a half foot Black Rat Snake, and he was so docile he let me put him on my back and arms and he coiled around my neck.
Anyway, what are some cool snakes that are reasonably priced? I think I might buy some in a month or so.
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04-15-12, 01:50 PM
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mamma bear
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
ya, I think releasing them is a great idea, and all of us here LOVE pics of field herping, so you could share the wild snakes in your area with us that way!!
check out this site for Cornsnake morphs: VERY close to kings and the same basic care. I am POSITIVE you'll find one on this list that you just HAVE TO HAVE!!
Corn Snake Morphs - The Definitive Guide - Ians Vivarium
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04-15-12, 02:52 PM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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Yeah I think I'm just going to release them in about a week and a half (after the smaller one finishes molting) They've both been doing fine so far but I realized there isn't really any reason to keep them, as I can easily find and catch like 4 on any given sunny day if I really want to see some, and I can see a variety of sizes too. I had been doing that for about 3 weeks before I decided to take two of them anyway (and it was actually more fun to just have them for a little while before letting them go) Found a three and a half foot Black Rat Snake, and he was so docile he let me put him on my back and arms and he coiled around my neck.
Anyway, what are some cool snakes that are reasonably priced? I think I might buy some in a month or so.
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Please DO NOT let ANY snake no matter the size go near your neck, there is enough bad press about us herpers already without adding to it 
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04-15-12, 04:07 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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Please DO NOT let ANY snake no matter the size go near your neck, there is enough bad press about us herpers already without adding to it |
I can't resist it. Not every day that you find a snake so docile that it doesn't try to bite and makes very few attempts to escape (after realizing how warm I am)
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04-15-12, 04:48 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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I can't resist it. Not every day that you find a snake so docile that it doesn't try to bite and makes very few attempts to escape (after realizing how warm I am)
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Well you should resist it, its dangerous and unnecessary, especially if you are field herping and get "put out", will anyone find you?
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04-15-12, 04:55 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
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Well you should resist it, its dangerous and unnecessary, especially if you are field herping and get "put out", will anyone find you?
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It wasn't choking me, just tightening somewhat. If I DID pass out, no one would need to find me because the snake would slither off and I'd wake up in a few minutes. No problem. Plus I was ready to slip my hand in between the snake in my neck for breathing room if it randomly decided it wanted to suffocate me hahaha. Not too worried about it. I'd have at least 20 seconds to react to it tightening enough to try to suffocate me (Plus it wasn't THAT big)
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04-15-12, 08:41 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
Hey apexgerman will you ever take your poached animals to the vet if they get sick? Just wondering. Someone brought up a good point about that.
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04-15-12, 08:50 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
When I first got him I did and the vet said everything was ok so since I can't buy one stupid lawa but I could own one I went up north and caught him I didn't ask the vet at the time if it was illegal or not
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04-15-12, 08:51 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
And I only got 2 so call poach animals
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04-15-12, 09:31 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
Theapexgerman has took them to the vet.... They checked out okay... Also I'm sure he would drop a majority of his paycheck to fix anything that could have been wrong.
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04-15-12, 09:35 PM
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Re: Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?
Would get my coral snake to an vet but no one will see him to much of an risk
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