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Posted by Pavel on March 11, 2003 at 18:08:19:
In Reply to: Milk Snake on a budget posted by BruceHallman on March 10, 2003 at 16:27:11:
As you do your research you will find that experiences vary. I have a young pueblan since last Sept. She hasn't musked in quite some time [4-5 months]. She is generally very docile but will indeed suddenly decided to try and take off sometimes. Never any problem with her trying to 'attack' me though I have heard that milks are rather prone to 'strike' when young.
:My daughter [11 yrs old] has been begging me for over a year to keep a pet snake, and she is especially fond of Milk Snakes because of her experience with them in her classroom. I really want to say yes to her!
:I don't have a lot of money to waste, and I see that keeping a snake for a pet can cost a lot of money!
:I would appreciate some advice about how to enjoy a snake as a pet, while not spending an arm and a leg :1) Equipment, I have already scrounged a used 60 gallon tank, with undertank heater, screen lid, and thermometer. I also found a 60 watt ceramic IR radient heater. :2) The snake, we can live without the expense of owning one of the rare fancy breed that cost upwards of $500! Are more common varieties cheaper? [I hope.] Where might they be found? :3) A mouse a week, hmmm, what does that cost? :4) What other costs haven't I thought about?
