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Can snakes be tamed and kept as pets?

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Sometimes. Different species are prone to different temperaments and behaviors, and have different needs. Some are appropriate for captive situations as pets, and some are definitely not. Obviously venomous species are not appropriate pets! read more

There are many species of non-venomous snakes that are commonly kept as pets in the developed world. One, the corn snake, may even be considered a domesticated species at this point. There is little to no outbreeding to wild-caught individuals, and the captive-bred individuals come in a cornucopia of colors and patterns, all well-adapted to captive life. read more

Many species of snakes are kept in captivity as pets, are successfully bred in captivity, and even tame down and become affectionate. The Royal or ball python has been kept as a pet supposedly since at least the time of Cleopatra (where they get the name of Royal python, as she has been depicted as adorning herself with them). read more

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