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#22 ·
Shellsfeathers&fur said:
Sorry I disagree. Who is in all day every day, realistically? As you have four you must have noticed how they interact, preen one another, 'talk' to one another etc?
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That's alright and I understand exactly what you are saying. I'm disabled and I'm in all day, and I still decided to get four for that reason as I won't argue against the notion that it is healthier for them to be with their own kind. But a human companion is at least needed if there are no other budgies. I do believe that if you have the time to be a companion for that one budgie that the bird will be happy with just you, they will talk to you, play with you, and can even learn to mimic words. I won't say it's a no no to just have one budgie if you have the time to look after it properly.
 
#23 ·
Shellsfeathers&fur said:
Hi. I just got a corn snake 2 days ago. He is a 3 year old, was one of the shops breeders I think as he told me a hatchling would just squeeze through the gaps in the glass of the viv I have. I decided to feed him a few hours after I got him (I was thinking some comfort food in a new place wouldn't be a bad thing). He took the mouse straight away, such a fast strike my brain didn't even register it. But since then he's just been hiding in his hide I guess digesting. He pokes his head out when I open the viv but I think he's just tasting my budgies in the air but he isn't scared of humans and I did handle him when I first got him and he seemed fine with me. I made a mistake of feeding him right away though I should have given him a few days to settle in, explore around (I have spent almost £600 on this snake setup so I'm feeling a bit under appreciated atm lol). Another thing I read though was that if a snake was brought up in a rack which this one was then a larger vivarium might stress him out. I guess that's a pro and a con of buying an adult. They are use to humans, but also use to a small space like a rack. But I'm hoping it's just because I fed him and he'll get out in the next day or two.



PS, budgies are as active as they come so if you're looking for a constant hyper pet get a solo budgie (or any parrot for that matter). Solo budgies will want your attention and to play with you most of the day. More than 1 budgie usually don't care about you though because they have each other.
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Never just get one budgie - they are 'flock birds'.[/QUOTE]



As regards your snake 'hiding' away - it's probably two things , the first you mentioned- digesting the meal and second may just be settling in for a few days...


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#24 ·
In all honestly - yes, a lot of people do get bored of them.

Compared to many other pets snakes do less, are seen less and want less interaction.
So if you're someone who's only casually interested in having a pet snake on a surface level because they seem easy and 'different', you may well get bored of having one. If you're genuinely fascinated by serpents and have some actual passion for snakes outside of the idea of having one in your bedroom to show to your mates, then you'll be less likely to get bored than the former person.

Also, if you've not considered what you want out of a pet snake and not researched the species you've chosen - that's another bad recipe...

Basically, people own snakes for different reasons and get their own enjoyment out of them in different ways. If you're aware you want something you see often, that is quite active/interactive and you then research active species, you'll likely enjoy your snake more than someone who just wanted a 'snake' and bought the first Royal Python they saw in the local shop - it's just less of a gamble when you actually research. That's just one example, another would be if you want a snake you can handle often, and you buy something that's got a foul temperament, getting musked/bitten gets old fast if it's not your cup of tea.

TL;DR - actually have a passion for reptiles, work out what you want in a pet and do some proper research into species first, then you're less likely to be 'that guy' who's rehoming it x amount of time later.
 
#25 ·
Chileryx said:
In all honestly - yes, a lot of people do get bored of them.



Compared to many other pets snakes do less, are seen less and want less interaction.

So if you're someone who's only casually interested in having a pet snake on a surface level because they seem easy and 'different', you may well get bored of having one. If you're genuinely fascinated by serpents and have some actual passion for snakes outside of the idea of having one in your bedroom to show to your mates, then you'll be less likely to get bored than the former person.



Also, if you've not considered what you want out of a pet snake and not researched the species you've chosen - that's another bad recipe...



Basically, people own snakes for different reasons and get their own enjoyment out of them in different ways. If you're aware you want something you see often, that is quite active/interactive and you then research active species, you'll likely enjoy your snake more than someone who just wanted a 'snake' and bought the first Royal Python they saw in the local shop - it's just less of a gamble when you actually research. That's just one example, another would be if you want a snake you can handle often, and you buy something that's got a foul temperament, getting musked/bitten gets old fast if it's not your cup of tea.



TL;DR - actually have a passion for reptiles, work out what you want in a pet and do some proper research into species first, then you're less likely to be 'that guy' who's rehoming it x amount of time later.
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Perfect post !

I wish I had your way with words !

I often wish that newbies would simply list what they want / expect from their snake ..

Maybe a sticky thread with a template to complete .

It would be so much easier if we knew things like ..

Display only
Display and occasional handling
Regular handling
Length of desired snake
Do they want something that's awake during the day
Would they prefer an inquisitive snake
Size of space available for the viv
Is money going to be a restriction ?

Just need someone who's good with words to sort it out properly ;)


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#26 ·
There are 'breed matching' quizzes for Dog breeds - a useful tool that are very underused among dog owners. I've been thinking the hobby desperately needs a 'species matching' website for years, but you'll need someone who's more tech savvy than I to get that set up. :notworthy:
 
#27 ·
Chileryx said:
There are 'breed matching' quizzes for Dog breeds - a useful tool that are very underused among dog owners. I've been thinking the hobby desperately needs a 'species matching' website for years, but you'll need someone who's more tech savvy than I to get that set up. :notworthy:
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My experience of breed matching questionnaires is that people just give the answer they think will be most likely to result in the dog breed they have already decided they want - I think it'd be the same with snakes! :lol2:
 
#28 ·
Maybe something like the selection box method where it gives you just two choices each tone and after each selection the choice of snake species gets smaller ..

They use that method for identifying things like amphibians as I recall ..

You could start off with

Over 6' or under 6'
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#30 ·
i'v kept tarantulas for almost 10 years and i'll admit i lost my passion for them a few years ago. however i'v kept my 15 strong collection as they are so easy to look after and the occasional moult can be exciting.

i feel like it would be the same for snakes and i feel i may lose interest after a few years so i refrain from getting any.
 
#31 ·
reece_p said:
i'v kept tarantulas for almost 10 years and i'll admit i lost my passion for them a few years ago. however i'v kept my 15 strong collection as they are so easy to look after and the occasional moult can be exciting.

i feel like it would be the same for snakes and i feel i may lose interest after a few years so i refrain from getting any.
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I find once your talking over a period of time such at his i can relate.

I tend to go in and out of fads with them where I may get them out and spend alot of time in the room for days/weeks then I may spend months where I just clean/feed etc.

The level of care is always as high as possible and no corners are cut and everyone has ample room and means of exercise and so all my animals keep a good body structure regardless.

I could not imagine my life now without them and feel blessed to be able to spend the time I am with these animals and my desire and fascination has never changed in the last 20 odd years and it only gets stronger.

I like the idea of a brainstorm of ideas for reasons of keeping, I keep for pleasure, conservation, colour, pattern, size, bloodlines.
 
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In my opinion, this is more a question to ask about yourself than about the snake.

Are you the sort of person who gets bored easily?

What are you expecting from any snake?

For some the fact that snakes are 'low maintenance' is a huge benefit but for others this can mean they are forgotten about.
 
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Central Scotland Reptiles said:
In my opinion, this is more a question to ask about yourself than about the snake.

Are you the sort of person who gets bored easily?

What are you expecting from any snake?

For some the fact that snakes are 'low maintenance' is a huge benefit but for others this can mean they are forgotten about.
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Absolutely perfect response !


I was gonna put ‘snakes never get boring , WE simply get bored’ but you said it so much better !


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