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Snakes have special needs, particularly a heat source.  Snakes rely on external heat to regulate their body temperatures and it is very important to provide them with an adequate heat source.  But it is also important to provide a space in the tank to allow the snake to be able to get away from the heat source.
Aquarium tanks are the most common way to house snakes.  Tanks come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but always use a secure lid, because snakes are great escape artists.
Always provide a place for the snake to hide so they feel secure.  A box, log, pvc pipe or anything without sharp or rough edges that a snake can crawl into or under.
Most snakes eat mice, rats or other small animals.  Some will eat crickets and other insects.  Most snakes have learned to eat once frozen but thoroughly thawed mice, but be prepared to feed live food.

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Ball Pythons are native to Africa.

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Striped Corn Snake is color variation of a corn snake.  Corn snakes are native to North America.

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This is a Common Kingsnake and it is an albino.  Common Kingsnakes are found from southern Canada to northern South America.

 

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Jungle carpet pythons are native to Australia.

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Milk snakes are native to the Americas and Canada.  These are Honduran milk snakes.

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This milk snake is an apricot Pueblan milk snake. 

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Corn snakes are also called red rat snakes and they are native to North America.

* Learn everything you can about the type of animal you want to get.
* Know where you will live and what your income will be for the entire life span of your pet.
* Think about what you want to do with your pet and how much time can you honestly spend with it every day?
*Visit someone who already has the type of pet you are interested in and spend some time with that pet.
* Be tested for animal allergies.
* Consider adopting an animal from a shelter or individual
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