To: hchutch
Cold, yes.
Ugly, matter of opinion. I think they're beautiful
Slimy, no.
I've owned several snakes before (all nonvenomous of course).
The one I miss the most is a Burmese python. I raised it from a baby. When I bought it, it measured 19 inches long and weighed about 4 ounces. When I sold it it measured 14 feet, 8 inches and weighted 84 pounds.
The key was to get it used to being around people. Once it was used to people, it actually enjoyed being handled. I think it liked the body heat. It was a very docile snake. I miss it to this day. Had to sell it. Neighbors started complaining.
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03/14/2005 1:35:57 PM PST by
appalachian_dweller
(Mark 13:7 - And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled)
To: appalachian_dweller
To: appalachian_dweller
"Once it was used to people, it actually enjoyed being handled. I think it liked the body heat."
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To: appalachian_dweller
LOL.... Snakes ARE cool pets!
A couple years ago, I took our kids on a 'nature hike' for homeschool. We spotted a real purty baby snake, sunning itself. (resembled a rat snake, but was brown in colors.) Took me almost an hour to catch it.
Brought it home. Fixed it a nice fish tank to call 'home'.
'Bout a week later, our uncle came over to visit. We proudly showed off our new pet.
He nearly crapped his pants and started going ballistic on me.
I had caught a copperhead.
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