A Study on Those Who Keep Snakes... sort of

[jch111078]

Age:32
Occupation:Owner Shane Rose Construction
What snakes do you own?:moonglow arabesque, moonglow, motley triple het moonglow, motley het snow, coral sunglow, sunglow, coral albino, dh royal orange albino, 2 red tails
Why do you keep snakes?:think they are beautiful
What other animals do you have?itbull and argentine dogo
What other hobbies do you enjoy?:anything to do with remodeling, jet skiing, hanging with my kids
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[Ophion]

Age: 23

Occupation: Photographer, Tutor, Grooming Assistent, Full Time Student

What snakes do you own?: 0.0.1 Normal Corn Snake (Ophion), 0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Amana) and a pair of Het Pied Ball Pythons waiting to be shipped.

Why do you keep snakes?: I love all animals, but something about snakes just interests me. I have always wanted one. I finally got one and it sparked a stronger interest I never knew I have. My family of course thinks I'm insane.

What other animals do you have?: Three horses: 24-year-old Arabian (Kris), 14-year-old Dutch Warmblod (Perry) and 14-year-old Trakehner (Danny), two cats 15-year-old (Kitty) and 12-week-old (Arty), Flying Squirrel (Foamy) and 1.0 Bearded Dragon (Apollo). Then a mass colony of mealworms if they count.

What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Horseback riding and whole bunch of other stuff I don't get time for while in school.

Anything else to add?: Think that about sums it up.

(Optional) Picture: Taken by a fellow student for a school project (and my only recent photo, since I'm usually on the other side of the camera)

 

[Payara]

^
You are beautiful.

 

[Ophion]

Thank you very much Koshy!

I really enjoy this thread for all the diverse and lovely people and to see what animals everyone has.

 

[Dansolt929]

Names Danny
Age:21 end of this month
Occupation: Ink Tech @ Bellmark Technologies
What snakes do you own?: 2 normal bps, both suspected female, 30" and 48"
Why do you keep snakes?: Always generally loved reptiles, father figures always had them
What other animals do you have?: 1 cat, her name is Penguine
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: MMO's, car audio, building stuff
Anything else to add?: Looking to soon expanding my reptile collection, just waiting on proper equipment.
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[Dansolt929]

Age: 23
Occupation: Shift manager at Papa Johns

What snakes do you own?:3 Ball pythons, 6 boas

Why do you keep snakes?: they arent as noisy and messy as dogs, cats, and birds, (I HATE BIRDS!!). They have such a wide array of colors and patterns, plus I love to see ppls faces when they hear I have snakes.

What other animals do you have?: Did have a cat but he was murdered...

What other hobbies do you enjoy?: camping, hunting, spring hopping ( jumping from spring to spring during a few weeks outta the summer across the state), "Extra curricular activities" (Did it just get foggy in here?)

Anything else to add?: I fully support NORML, and USARK, uhh... I feel all politicians are liars and that a revolution is neccesary to remind them that this country belongs to the people. I feel religion is the reason the world is failing and why we cant ever agree. I smoke, I drink, therefore I am.

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murdered? dare i ask how? hoping (at worst) it was one of the snakes....

 

[rcpreis3]

murdered? dare i ask how? hoping (at worst) it was one of the snakes....

Hit and run. Really upsetting. But hey, it happens. Wow thats the pic i put up? I need to update it... Lol

 

[RTROUPE]

Age:46
Occupation:Nissan Service Manager
What snakes do you own?:Balls, Boa's
Why do you keep snakes?:I love um
What other animals do you have?:dog's,cat's,racoon,skunk,oh of course rats
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Reining Horses, fishing
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[jtipton]

Age: 32
Occupation: Cook ( I hate my job! )

What snakes do you own?: 19 ball pythons, 1.3 pastel, 1.1 fire, 1.1 normal,
.1 albino, 1. het albino, .2 mojave, 1. mystic, .1 bumblebee, .1 yellowbelly, .1 black pastel, 1. butter, 1. pinstripe, 1. enchi. I have kept boas, corn snakes, and rat snakes. I just started getting into BP about 6 months ago. I still have a lot to learn about them.

Why do you keep snakes?: I have always loved reptiles especially snakes since I was a kid. IMO they are the best pets that you can have, but they are extremely addictive.

What other animals do you have?: Bearded dragon, leopard gecko, and a pitbull.

What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Spending time with my kids and friends, movies, looking at snakes that I can't afford online, and just relaxing at home.

Anything else to add?: I live in a small town about a hour and a half away from anything interesting. Sometimes I think that my snake hobby is the only thing that keeps me from going insane. Of course there are those morphs that I want really bad that make me crazy trying to think of a way to get them. LOL

(Optional) Picture: This is a terrible pic of me and my 2 favorite girls. I hate having my picture taken !!!

 

[Skanakis]

From NYC

ohhhh...understatement. People judge me for my interest in reptiles. I love exotics. None of my friends accept my animals. Im even having issues in relationships. Amazing. My family has a religious look. Adam and Eve...lol. Yeah im Greek Orthodox. So my family acts like the Al Queda.


Age:37
Occupation:mental health worker
What snakes do you own?:2 carpet pythons and 5 brazilian rainbow boas
Why do you keep snakes?:Always been into exotics. I love snakes. All my snakes have their own enclosures set up like their enviroments. I dont believe in keeping them in tubs. I have them all on show. Even if its just for me.
What other animals do you have?:Golden Greek Tortoise.
What other hobbies do you enjoy?:Getting Tattoos. Outdoor. International traveling. I wanna start herping. I was born in Greece so i cant wait to start a little herping in Greece and neighboring countries.
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[WingedSweetheart]

Might as well join in on the fun!

Age: 25
Occupation: None right now.
What snakes do you own?: 2 Corn snakes and 3 Kingsnakes.
Why do you keep snakes?: Because I love animals. But I've loved reptiles for as long as I can remember. I have no idea why.
What other animals do you have?: 2 Cats, 1 Dog, and 1 Rabbit.
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Gaming, Reading, and Drawing.
Anything else to add?: I want more reptiles
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P.s.
Sorry all I have is this shopped picture lol.

 

[Morelia4life]

Age:23
Occupation: Factory worker
What snakes do you own?: A pair of Spotted pythons.
Why do you keep snakes?: They are a part of my life. I have had snakes since I was 6 years old. I wouldn't know what to do without at least one.
What other animals do you have?: A normal leopard gecko. Two dogs. One Siberian Husky and a Border Collie mix.
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Reading about Zoology or Herpetology. Just relaxing when I am not working.
Anything else to add?: I need more snakes.
(Optional) Picture: I will try and get a pic up once I take some.

 

[Cynspin]

Age: 30
Occupation: Wholesale sales manager for a high-end jewelry store
What snakes do you own?: 0.1 ball python (Sava), 0.1 juvenile jungle carpet (Juno), 0.1 juvenile Brazilian rainbow boa (Garnet), 1.1 ribbon snakes (Bonnie and Clyde)
Why do you keep snakes? I've always been fascinated by snakes. I say that I still like everything I liked when I was five years old - and that includes the snakes my dad used to bring home from the woods for me to play with. I've been getting more into naturalistic vivariums and more challenging husbandry. There's also something deeply peaceful about convincing a snake to trust you enough to be calmly held.
What other animals do you have?: 2 ridiculous cats, a baby crested gecko, and assorted feeder guppies
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Reading is my superpower, I'm an unabashed foodie, I like to think of myself as a jogger (not fast enough to be a runner, lol!), and I occasionally dabble in crafts like sewing.
Anything else to add?: Next on the list is a blood python! I have a problem with wanting one of everything! Also, it's lonely when all of your friends are terrified of snakes. At least my husband is tolerant, if not overly enthusiastic!
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Juno 2 by cynfamonster, on Flickr

 

[MinisaurusReptiles]

Age: 41
Occupation: Pest Control Manager
What snakes do you own?: A whole lot of Ball pythons and a few pairs of red tail and kenyan sand boas
Why do you keep snakes?:.My initial reptile interest was monitors and tegus. Then I got a single ball python and fell in love lol.
What other animals do you have?: 1.2 Arg Blk and wht Tegu's and 1.1 Arg Red Tegu's, .1 Melinus Monitor, 1.0 Caiman Lizard, 1.0 Timor monitor, 1.1 Savannah monitors, 1.1 water dragon, 1.2 bearded dragons.....and 1000's of hungry, labor intensive rats =p
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Gaming, Mma, shooting sports, hunting...typical guy stuff
Anything else to add?:Think I covered it all

 

[ParadiseReptiles]

Age: im 18
Occupation: pursuing a career in breeding, rescuing and conservation of reptiles
What snakes do you own?: i currently have 3 ball pythons.
Why do you keep snakes?: i have always loved reptiles, specially snakes. im wanting to learn more about these beautiful creatures and try to save the ones that still remain in the wild and to help remove snakes that are not native.
What other animals do you have?: rats, hamsters, fish, mice and horses.
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: mainly art.
Anything else to add?:
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[Dz01]

A Study on Those Who Keep Snakes...

Age: 32
Occupation: Husband and parent of two beautiful boys!!!!! B.B. A Business Administration/Marketing and Management. Liaison at the Illinois Public Schools.


What snakes do you own? I’m been keeping reptiles for more than 14 years (Retics, Burms, Boas, Frogs, Monitors and Iguanas) Right now I keep 8 BCI, 2BCC (2 more to come on the next two weeks) and 3 Retics).


Why do you keep snakes? I’m been in loved with them forever, it’s like an addiction for my self, and you always are looking for a new one to take home.


What other animals do you have? 3 dogs (2 Bully Pit bulls (Conan and Elektra) and 1 Yorkie (Sonic, who is the boss in the house) and a few oranda’s (goldfish)).


What other hobbies do you enjoy? Cooking, grilling outside with family and friends Fishing, wrestling, gardening and good cigar’s and beers (Heineken) .


Anything else to add? It will be so!!!!!! nice and helpful, if most people respect our passion for the hobby!!!!!!!
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[cheetari]

Age: 24
Occupation: At a fortune 500 company - I replace stuff lost/damaged in claims mostly homeowners claims.
What snakes do you own?: 2 corn snakes
Why do you keep snakes?: I don't have an easy answer. I like animals in general. I already had the pet dog, and since I can remember I wanted snake too.
What other animals do you have?: 1 dog, a boxer, Rocky, 75 pounds.
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Running, cycling, video games, visiting zoos, exploring, hanging out with my pets.

 

[reptilebaby]

Age: 32
Occupation: I am a dog trainer.
What snakes do you own: Ball pythons,corn snakes, columbian red tail boa, 2 kenyan sand boas, and a baby garter snake that my 5 year old caught.
Why do you keep snakes?: Because my husband made me hold one when I was scared of them, and it ended up coming home with us. And that was history....I fell in love with them.
What other animals do you have?: Dogs, a rescued himalayan/siamese cross cat, red iguana, pet rats
What other hobbies do you enjoy?: I love horseback riding, writing horror stories, reading, making and selling handmade jewelry, including watches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, wire wrapped jewelry, gemstone, glass, pearls, seed bead and glass pearl jewelry. I have ALOT of fun doing that!

 

[ZoologyGirl]

Age:27
Occupation:Forever a student, it would appear. Have a degree in zoology and conservation, but currently pursuing another degree in medical technology with a chemistry and microbiology minor.
What snakes do you own?:Cornsnakes, black milksnakes, green tree python.
Why do you keep snakes?:Because they are beautiful, and don't leave hair all over the furniture.
What other animals do you have?:Cats, dog, birds, hedgehog, geckos, and that orb weaver that lives out in my tree.
What other hobbies do you enjoy?:Video games, traveling when I have the money, reading, movies, soccer, making fun of oddly shaped fruit.
Anything else to add?:All glory to the Hypnotoad.
(Optional) Picture:[/B]Holding a western fox snake I found...

 

[airtight_python]

Age: Will be 27 on Oct 9, 2011.

Occupation: AAS in Computer Networking and Administration. Currently working in HVAC. Aspire to be a full time snake breeder.

What snakes do you own?: Currently -- 14 ball pythons, 3 coastal carpets (with 2 more caramels on the way), 2 jungle carpets, 2 kenyan sand boas, 2 brazilian rainbow boas and 1 mean ass spotted python.

Why do you keep snakes?: I have always loved reptiles; probably because they make the general populations skin crawl. It's nice to keep CBB animals for a change also rather than what I found as a kid.

What other animals do you have?: I've cut back... Other than my breeder rat and ASF colonies... I've got a beagle/pitbull cross. Fresh water aquariums used to be another big interest of mine.

What other hobbies do you enjoy?: Aquariums, animals, sound systems, building stuff, racing, mudding, fishing, hunting, shooting, airgunning, weight lifting kind of guy.

Anything else to add?: Nope.

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