How Did You Get Into Raising And Keeping Snakes?

Iv'e been often asked about my snake addiction and am always VERY interested in hearing how others got into keeping snakes and other reptiles and their stories, so please feel free to share your experiences with others :O)
Music Credit: Artist: Kevin Macleod
Album Title: Royalty Free
Album Genre: World
Song Title: Tikopia
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Category:

Education

Tags:

• snakes
• reptiles
• constrictors
• constrictor ban
• endangered wildlife
• USARK
• BHB Reptiles

[linnett9]

@1softkiss 'They are amazing and very habit forming ...' True That ! There Legend!!:) ( youtube didnt let me send this bit earlier)

[1softkiss]

@linnett9 Yeah, youtube has been having some technical issues again lately. LOL Sorry about that.

[souldiesoul]

....of freakish size cause I just don't see them that big anymore around my area any more do to the droughts in TX it's just not as easy as it used to be to go out and find things like this anymore, but any who that's my .02 and nice video and topic btw!

[1softkiss]

@souldiesoul I really think with all the destruction of forest and snakes natural environment they are adapting to hiding better to preserve their lives. That's sad that they have to fight so hard to survive and reproduce but man has become so horribly destructive :O(

[souldiesoul]

I love this video! I think with all of us who have/love snakes started early on in our lives admiring them, but as for me I started last year "again" but this time actually building a collection. In July of 2011 I got my first ball python and by October or November of 2011 I had 11 snakes. My first snake was when I was about 10 years old I ventured out to the canyon "since it was literally in my back yard" and caught my first snake. LOL it had to have been an 8 foot and it was a Bull Snake....

[1softkiss]

@souldiesoul I have nine now myself and most are over 5 feet and I swear I have enough and see some species that I think about constantly and before I know it I find myself ordering a new baby snake to raise LOL They are definitely habit forming and the cool part is that each is different so we can learn something from each snake we keep and raise. I'd be in my glory living in Australia with all the wild Carpet Pythons that aren't shy about being close to people :O)

[1softkiss]

@linnett9 t usually takes two adults to get one of my Argentine Boas out because they love their enclosure and are reluctant to come out but once out I can still handle one by myself. Actually have a video in my top list on my main channel me with a 10 foot boa out on my lap. I can still handle them alone, but I won't have them out unless I have someone here with me to assist.

[linnett9]

@1softkiss . Yupp.. I can't wait to move out Of my parents place n Get more . Lol. I don't think I'll be getting ones as big as your guys though .THERE HUGEE!! when was the last time you could pick ur argentine ones up ?

[1softkiss]

@linnett9 LOL I have to snicker at your comment because we all started with one and I now have nine (including huge constrictors) and am forever debating getting another snake but I restrain myself. They are amazing and VERY habit forming and the cool part is each is different and we learn from them all too. Bob Irwin really was a HUGE inspiration in my life as well :O) Thank you sincerely for the wonderful comment and compliment !!!!

[linnett9]

I Love Your Videos Btw .. I Sit And Watch dozens Of All the time and it's always a joy watching yours :)