Compared to other pets, snakes are relatively easy to care for and less time-consuming housemates.
The fascinating reptiles neither need daily petting, nor do they have to be taken for a walk.
And when fully grown, the cold-blooded reptiles are only fed one to four times a month, depending on the species.
Nevertheless, anyone who wants to bring a snake into their home terrarium should find out more in advance, for example, with the help of specialist literature and in specialist shops.
A sufficiently large, species-appropriate terrarium is part of the basic equipment for keeping snakes with appropriate terrarium accessories and the necessary technology.
One should also deal with the nutrition of the silent hunters.
Because snakes are fed whole food animals like mice and rats, and not everyone likes that.
The feed animals can either be bought frozen in the pet shop or breed them yourself.
Especially for beginners in keeping snakes, it makes sense to choose an easy-care, robust type of snake.
In the wild, these usually have a fairly large distribution area and can cope with different climatic conditions.
In the terrarium, this adaptability means that the snakes are less sensitive to humidity and temperature changes than other species.
Beginners should also choose a non-poisonous type of snake.
Because mistakes in keeping and handling a poisonous snake can quickly become dangerous.
And not only for their owner but also for outsiders – for example, if the animal escapes from the terrarium or even the apartment.
The non-poisonous, colourfully attractive king snakes, which can be up to 1.20 meters tall, are often recommended for “snake beginners”.
The peaceful, pretty corn snakes (shown in the photo above) and the diurnal garter snakes are popular and very easy to care for snakes.
Basically, you should make sure that you only buy snakes from a terrarium offspring.
Wild catches are not only questionable for animal welfare reasons but are also often infested with parasites, are more stressed and more susceptible to diseases.
