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Comment on Where is good place to find snakes in Maryland? by SnakeHissperer

SnakeHissperer — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:51:54 +0000

Dear CHS TE42,

Here is what I know…I hope it helps.

Rule 1: There are only 2 types of people who much with poisonous snakes they are:
•Those that have been bitten &
•Those that will be bitten

A dose(s) of anti-venin can run up to $30,000 if you receive a full invenomation and you have some nastys around there.

Rule 2: Wild caught snakes do not adjust the same as captively bred snakes and sometimes starve to death in captivity.

Rule 3: The best places to find potential pet snakes in your area is either at a pet store or online.
Right now Ben Siegal has some really cool checkered albino garter snakes on sale. Check around.

Comment on Where is good place to find snakes in Maryland? by My Wicked Mind (Ephirist)

My Wicked Mind (Ephirist) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:51:54 +0000

Haha, NO, you cannot handle poisonous snakes. How would you like to be rushed to the hospital with a rattlesnake bite? I don’t think you parents would appreciate paying thousands of dollars because you purpousely picked up a dangerous snake? You’re underestimating the power of these snakes. They can and WILL bite you. Thrill-seeker or not, putting your life at risk is never a good idea.

If you want a pet snake, a wild-caught isn’t the way to go. You could find one at a pet store or buy one from a breeder. It’s always a good idea to put yourself first. Hundreds of people are killed by snake bites every year. I don’t want you to be one of those people

Comment on What percentage of snakes eat other snakes? by 2

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:30 +0000

Well, at least all king snakes are cannibalistic by nature. But even non-cannibalistic snakes have been known to eat each other out of competition, or if they run into each other while one is in ‘food mode.’ I don’t see why a snake would be the best food for a snake though.

Comment on What percentage of snakes eat other snakes? by ?

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:30 +0000

as far as i know its not very high meybe 5% or something close to that

Comment on What percentage of snakes eat other snakes? by madsnakeman

madsnakeman — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:30 +0000

A pretty good percentage of the world’s 2,700 different species of snakes are cannabilistic. Here are just some of the species of cannabilistic snakes found in the United States:
King snakes, milk snakes, coral snakes, indigo snakes, ringneck snakes, racers, coachwhips, whip snakes, scarlet snakes, lyre snakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, massasauga rattlesnakes, rock rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths, some being highly cannabilistic and others not as much.

Comment on Is it illegal to feed a pet snake a kitten? by Nowicki418

Nowicki418 — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:28 +0000

"How is it animal abuse when its legal to feed rats to snakes?"

I completely agree although I wouldn’t feed a wild animal to a pet snake. They can have diseases and parasites that may transfer. I also realize that feral cats are a destructive and invasive species. Its not animal cruelty to kill Burmese pythons, zebra muscles, or the emerald ash borer so why would it be animal cruelty to remove a feral cat?

EDIT: The law is the law and killing a cat is illegal. But technically you are not killing the cat, the snake is. To me this seems like the circle of life, not cruelty. So to answer the main question, no it is not illegal to feed a pet snake a kitten.

And in response to previous answers. It wouldn’t be smart to broadcast that you or anyone killed an animal illegally. However you never said you did anything but were "thinking". It isn’t against any laws to think about something. And if you believe the laws are bad you have every right to disagree. It is ENCOURAGED that you openly express your dissent as long as you have reasoning and evidence to back it and are willing to accept defeat if you turn out to be wrong.

Comment on Is it illegal to feed a pet snake a kitten? by cbspokane

cbspokane — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:27 +0000

Dude, you can’t be asking questions about feeding kittens to a snake without taking a lot of flack. You’ll have every animal lover on Yahoo and PETA member out for your head.

There’s no law about this per se, but if you’re going to publicize it, someone could report you for animal abuse. Penalties for animal abuse are getting much worse so if you’re going to do this, don’t broadcast it to the world.

To answer your second question, the difference is nobody cares about feeding rats to snakes but everybody loves kittens.

Comment on Is it illegal to feed a pet snake a kitten? by Micaela

Micaela — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:27 +0000

I can tell by ur profile pic and this post that you have a effed up head..I can call the cops on you right now if you feed the snake a kitten. I WILL DO IT, I HAVE CALLED POPO ON PPL FROM HERE..B4

Comment on Is it illegal to feed a pet snake a kitten? by Emmie K

Emmie K — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:27 +0000

I’m not familiar with snakes, but what if the kittens are sick, wouldn’t that make your snake sick? Or what if they claw his eyes out while he’s trying to eat them? Or what if he gets sick because he isn’t used to eating kittens?
I just don’t recommend feeding your snake the kittens, for his sake. Also, it doesn’t really matter if it is illegal. Because you can do it and not tell anyone.

Comment on Is it illegal to feed a pet snake a kitten? by Cavebomber83

Cavebomber83 — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:37:27 +0000

Not only is that classed as animal cruelty but it’s very dangerous for your snake. There is reason reptile Specialists sell prepacked frozen snake food in varying sizes. Think of your pet, not your pocket. Also feeding snakes live food can make them more aggressive, which in turn could make trouble for you later down the line when the snake grows in size. Take the kittens to the pound, don’t be unnecessarily cruel.