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• Snakes are a diverse group of reptiles that have long bodies with no appendages. Snakes are exotic and relatively easy to maintain pets. The larger species of snake require extensive amounts of room and resources.

• Fast Facts

  1. Reptiles
  2. Order: Squamata
  3. Suborder: Serpentes
  4. Lifespan: 10-12 years
  5. Snakes have only one functioning lung
  6. Carnivores
  7. Prey is swallowed whole
  8. Diet: Mice, rats, eggs, crickets
  9. Not recommended to feed live prey to pet snakes
  10. First time snake owners should choose small, docile snakes

• Pet Snake Species

  Good for beginning snake owners:Boatips.com: Choosing the Right Kind of Snake

  1. Corn Snake
  2. Royal Python, aka Ball Python
  3. Milk Snake

  For advanced snake owners:

  1. Boa Constrictor
  2. Burmese Python
  3. California Kingsnake
  4. Green Tree Python
  5. Reticulated Python

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