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Is it safe to own a snake as a pet?
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There are those who managed to house snakes as pets. I presume they have charms they use in taming them. Or they have means of removing the poisonous part of them, which makes them harmless the pet rearers.

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If you are into snakes and you already know everything about it, even petting them and calming them down, then you can have them as a pet. I had seen a lot of people having snake as their pet and they seem enjoying it. Their pet seems loving them as well. They had build a certain owner-pet connection just like the regular domestic pet we have. If you love to have snake as a pet, then you will take advantage of the internet reading about do's and don'ts of having it as a pet. You learn to adjust to your pet if you have one. You learn about its nature for you to understand each other. Just like people, pets will only hurt you when you hur them and if they assume you are about to hurt them. It is their defend mechanism. Before you hurt them, they will hurt you first.
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It depends on the type of snake. Some snakes are dangerous and others not.  One of the deadliest snakes on the planet is supposed to be the water snake Hydrophis which has a very venomous bite so you would not choose to pet this kind of snake. Other dangerous snakes are the Black Mamba and the Cobra.

Not all snakes are poisonous though and can be kept as pets. The Corn snake, Kingsnake, Rosy boa, Gopher and Ball Python are among those that people like to keep in their homes and are great for beginners  as they do not require a lot of looking after.  Some research would need to go into their care such as housing, feeding etc. but they can make a nice feature in a home if you like reptiles by keeping them in a glass tank which should be secure to make sure they can't escape.
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I never knew that not all snakes are poisonous anyways. But even at that, I don't really feel that it is good for me to start having snakes as pet since I don't like that animal. 
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Honestly speaking, for myself i don't think its a good idea to have a snake as a pet. Why would you want to have a snake when there are so many other animals that you can have as a pet? To me its more of a concern really. I know there are people who actually tame snakes as a hobby and keep them as pets. Snakes are so creepy they are also very dangerous. Lets say you have a snake as a pet, when it finds a way of getting away and ends up hurting someone else, it will attack because it doesn't recognize anyone else what would you do then? This are some of the questions people need to ask themselves before they take up some pets. I have seen people in documentaries that have been attacked by their so called tamed animals and the same has also happened to the snake charmers as well.
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To be honest snakes are not good to pet, but some people want to keep pet in their home. I remember my cousin when she was living with her partner, they have this python baby snake that they always holding it. It sounds a bit scary for me because I really hate snakes. You can pet the snake not unless you know what are the consequences you could get in the end. Snakes should be feed once in a while especially during full moon.I heard one of my friends told me that if you don't feed your pet snake, they will be more aggressive. I also read from this article about of the big python pet snake she has. She wonder why her pet snake doesn't eat for couple months now. And friends told her to let the pet go away from her because, her pet starving herself so she could eat her. The pet snake is just measuring how big she is so it would fit on pet snake tummy. Snake are more tend to be friendly at the same time,traitor.
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I always see the act of having a pet animal as a decision that we all always take individually and there is no way that anyone will end up forcing me to start having a particular type of animal as a pet. For instance, I don't feel comfortable being around where dogs are and that has been the major reason I hardly go to some places where dogs are being kept as pet.

I have also looked at some other situations where those that kept snakes as pet do so all because this is something that they feel that they should be having as pet. It is all about nature and what we feel that it is necessary for us to work things out. Snake is a wild animal and when someone wants to keep it as a pet, such person should also be ready to face the consequences of the actions that they are taking such as being bitten by the snake.
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I don't  think its a good idea.  Why would someone want that dangerous thing around  them.  I have heard of cases where people  keep them as pets.  Viewing this scenario  from another perspective,  I think these people who keep  snakes are always after some evil plans.  Considering that snakes are always associated  with evil,  I think these people  use them to accomplish their devilish mission.  Snake is a wild animal and deserves to be in the park and not in someone's  home stead. 
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Contrary to popular belief, they are not cold or Slimy and most varieties aren't dangerous. They are easy to keep in small places, as their lifestyle doesn't require a lot of exercise. A pet snake is wonderful companion. 
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No it is not safe to pet a snake a snake is a dangerous and poisonous animal snake is not an animal to pet it is not allow by the government and it is not save
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There are some snakes that are not poisonous, such as garden snakes. As for me, I do not have any intentions to make them as my pet. First thing, it will freak me out when seeing it. Besides, they need to be in their own habitats. We do not want to take this freedom from them.
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I cannot even dare. It's so weird and most of the time those who have them as pets are usually wizards and witches. During a certain time in the USA a snake that was tamed turned against its owner. It squeezed the owner and killed her mercilessly. I can't have such a pet. 
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There are some people who have actually managed to keep snakes as a pet. 

The most popular pet snake breeds are generally pretty relaxed as pets. They like to hang out in their tank, can be handled easily, but need to be handled meticulously. 
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There's a lot of trained snakes but i don't know if we can put it in a house

I think it's dangerous unless you take the poison out of him
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People do pet snakes, but I have never been fond of having a snake as my pet, Snakes can not be trusted and I truly believe that snakes are wild animals and should be kept in wild. 
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Keeping snake as per in your house I don't think is good decision,even in the Bible snake is referred to Satan and enemy to human and it can turn on you and bite you
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No, it is not safe to pet a snake. Snakes can be unpredictable and may bite if they feel threatened............................
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Yes, most snake sold as pet are easy to handle and are useful not aggressive although a certain species of snake commonly kept by serious reptile collecter have naturally aggressive nature and are not more available on pet store
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Different people have different opinions on what is safe for their personal lifestyles. It is always important to consult with a professional pet carer if you are looking to pet a snake for the first time or over time.
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It depends on the species of snake and the level of expertise of the handler. While some pet snakes can be docile and safe to handle, others can be dangerous and potentially deadly. It is important to research the specific species and seek guidance from experienced handlers before attempting to handle a snake.
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It depends on the type of snake and your level of experience with handling them. In general, it is not recommended to handle or touch snakes, especially if you are not trained or experienced in handling them.

Some snakes can be dangerous and potentially deadly, with venomous species being the most obvious example. Even non-venomous snakes can be unpredictable and may bite if they feel threatened or provoked. Additionally, some snakes may carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans through their saliva or feces.

If you do have experience handling snakes and know how to properly approach and interact with them, it may be safe to pet or handle them. However, it is important to always exercise caution and to never handle a snake that you are not familiar with or that appears agitated or aggressive
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Snakes won't be receptive to your affection—they're wary animals who don't like being held, touched, petted, or passed around. It's stressful for them and puts them at risk of illness and injury, and because they don't whine or yelp, you may not realize that they're hurt
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