Don’t consider a rattlesnake as a pet unless you have adequate space and knowledge of the species. If children, elderly or disabled people live in your house, you should not keep a rattlesnake as a pet.
Don’t play games with the snake, knock on the cage, or take it out of the tank except to feed it. If you do decide to keep a snake as your pet, make sure you know how to care for it properly.
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Do people buy rattlesnakes?
In most places, it’s not a criminal activity to sell venomous, or “hot,” snakes over the Internet, but you do need a government permit. The best way to tell the difference is to look at the seller’s website. If you see the word “snakes” or “venomous snakes” in the description of the snake, that’s a red flag.
The seller may not be a licensed dealer, and they may be selling a snake that isn’t legal to possess in your state. You can also check with your local law enforcement agency to see if they have any laws against the sale or possession of poisonous snakes.
How much is a pet rattlesnake?
The average price for a pet snake is about $75. It’s more affordable than a dog or even a cat, and it’s much more than a bird. If you’re interested in buying a snake, you’ll need to know what kind of snake you want.
Can a rattlesnake be tamed?
Rattlesnakes cannot be tamed but they can learn to react calmly to threats. Unless the buyer has a permit to own the snake, and has extensive knowledge of rattlesnakes, it’s best to avoid them.
How do you buy a rattlesnake?
Another likely place that will sell you a pet rattlesnake is a local breeder. Sometimes breeders will have venomous selections and other times they will have many different species. We don’t encourage you to buy a venomous reptile, but it’s probably more available than you think.
If you are interested in buying a snake, you will want to make sure that the seller has a good reputation and is willing to work with you to find the right snake for you. First and foremost, the snake should be able to stand on its own two feet.
It should also not have any visible signs of injury, such as a broken tail, broken jaws, or any other obvious sign of being injured. A snake that has been injured should have a bandage or band-aid wrapped around the wound to keep it from bleeding too much.
Also, if you see any of the following signs, don’t buy it: The snake’s eyes are closed or closed in a way that makes it look like it is asleep.
Are rattlesnakes aggressive?
Generally not aggressive, rattlesnakes strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room they will retreat. A lot of snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is mishandled or accidentally touched. Most snakebites occur on the hands, feet, and/or face of the victim. The bite of a venomous snake can be fatal if not treated promptly. If you suspect a snakebite, seek medical attention immediately.
How long does a rattlesnake live?
The snake is native to the southeastern United States and southern Mexico. It is found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, chaparral, swamps, marshes, creeks, rivers, and streams.
Do rattlesnake bites hurt?
Rattlesnake bites can produce extreme pain and swelling at the location of the bite, excessive bleeding, nausea, swelling in the mouth and throat, making it difficult to breathe, lightheadedness, drooling, and even collapse. The bite of a rattler can also cause the victim to lose consciousness for a short period of time, which can be fatal if not treated quickly.
How expensive is a milk snake?
All of these items are important to the well being of your snake. They should be included in the calculation of how much your milk snake will cost you.
