return to main index

  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research  
Click here for Dragon Serpents
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Tracking the animals in the Florida Everglades - Meet the Croc Docs . . . . . . . . . .  Reintroduction attempts give San Francisco Garter a second chance . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Feb 15, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Redding Reptile Expo - Feb 21-22 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  PACNWRS - Feb. 21-22, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - Feb 21, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Feb 27, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Feb 28, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Greater Cincinnati Herp Society Meeting - Mar 04, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Mar 15, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - Mar 21, 2026 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Mar 27, 2026 . . . . . . . . . . 
Click for ZooMed
full banner - advertise here .50¢/1000 views
Click to visit PACNWRS
pool banner - $50 year

RE: Survival

[ Login ] [ User Prefs ] [ Search Forums ] [ Back to Main Page ] [ Back to Kingsnake Forum ] [ Reply To This Message ]
[ Register to Post ]

Posted by: snakekate at Mon Apr 28 15:53:07 2014  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by snakekate ]  
   

Again, the nail on the head. I could rant for days about the lack of care, because like you said, unfortunately most people go for THEIR convenience, rather than really get to know the animal. Like the racking systems, where snakes are kept in tubs, with a bit of water, and are lucky to have a source of substrate let alone a hide. And they always say the same thing, 'oh most snakes don't move much and are ambush predators, so they're fine in these conditions.' Seems like torture to me. But its the majority way. I hope there is a way to change it and other problematic conveniences. There are days when I feel bad because I can never really give them what they would have had in the wild, but I do my best to make sure they have as natural and stimulating environment as I can give.


   

[ Reply To This Message ] [ Subscribe to this Thread ] [ Hide Replies ]


>> Next topic:  Anyone seen this before? - snakekate, Mon Apr 28 15:26:39 2014
<< Previous topic:  insane an approach to husbandry - FR, Fri Apr 25 10:05:09 2014
Click for 65% off Shipping with Reptiles 2 You Click here for Dragon Serpents Click here to visit Classifieds
KINGSNAKE.COM

Enjoy all our content free of charge with a user account that gives you full access to every feature. For added visibility, paid options are available - post in our Classifieds, showcase your business with Banner Ads or a Directory listing, promote reptile events, and more.

Quick Links
Community
Legal & Safety
Support

Register for free ✓ Sign up!

Kingsnake.com ® is a registered trademark © 1997-