What do pet snakes eat?
Snakes eat pre-killed small animals. Some snakes will eat only live animals. You can buy pre-killed rodents (such as mice) or live animals, at pet shops. 3. Why can big snakes be dangerous? Snakes cannot be tamed or domesticated, like a dog or a cat. They remain wild animals. You can never leave a child alone with a large snake like a python, boa, or anaconda. Small children can, and have been, killed by such “pet” snakes. Snakes, including smaller snakes, can bite and — even if not poisonous — can hurt a person, child or adult. For all these reasons, and also for the safety of your snake, you shouldn’t allow it to roam free in your home. This is true for other reptiles and amphibians as well. 4. Bigger snakes aren’t really dangerous to adults, are they? Yes, they are. Experienced animal handlers recommend that you have one assistant with you for every 5 feet of snake. One strong assistant. 5. How can I tell how big a snake will get? The only way to estimate the size of an adult snak
