Q&A for How to Tame Snakes

A lot of times, continued interaction will settle down aggressiveness in a snake.

This depends on the type of snake species you are trying to tame. Garter and corn snakes are commonly caught in the wild because they are more docile than others, it's suggested any that other species you buy in captivity from professional breeder.

Yes, you should always be cautious when dealing with a snake, and gloves can help protect you from bites.

It depends on the size and type of snake, as well as your pain threshold.

These steps should be the first step in rehabilitating this snake, but be sure to exercise caution due to the larger size of the boa. Her aggressiveness may have been partially caused by the lack of room in her last tank, so be sure to meet all of her needs with her new tank and allow her time to adjust. Be patient and allow the snake the time to become comfortable with you.

This can mean the snake is unhappy or that it's simply shedding its skin.

Not all black snakes are the same breed. Any snake can be black, so it varies. There is no such thing as just a "black snake."

To tell the different between a dangerous coral snake and a harmless corn snake, remember this: Red touches yellow, I'm a dangerous fellow. Red touches black, venom I lack.

There are no snakes in New Zealand, native or introduced. They are banned because New Zealand's unique, diverse bird life is very vulnerable to predators, and would be devastated by snakes.

Yes, you would just feed it in its tank. It will feel more comfortable in a familiar environment.

When I first got my snake he was just a baby and he didn't come out very often. Some snakes are more active during the night time, so check around then. As for the drinking, if you're positive he's not drinking, I suggest talking to a professional.

No, you can’t tame a king cobra and be very careful because king cobras are highly venomous and won’t hesitate to strike when agitated. It is best to just release the snake and let it go in a national park.

No, they're not venomous.

The snake could be cold, but it could also be scared. You need to leave him to get settled in before handling him, but be sure to feed him. If the snake is doing this after feeding, that is normal, and you shouldn't touch or handle the snake until the food has digested. The snake may also be shedding. Just wait a few weeks and see.

Please release it immediately! There are plenty of captive-bred snakes that are perfectly happy in captivity, but keeping wild caught animals is cruel.

The eyes are the easiest way to tell if a snake is non-venomous. If their pupil is long and thin, that's usually a red flag. But if it's a circle, it's good to go. Just like everything in nature, that's not always a fail-proof method, so still do your research on a certain snake first.

Ball pythons are nonvenomous, and are an extremely easy snake to care for. They come in many patterns and colors.

Try hook training the baby because it probably thinks of your hands as something that wants to eat it.

Any kind of working gloves should be thick enough to manage a snake.

You'll need to buy a tank, lights, a heat source, food (frozen is best), things for the snake to climb on, and water dish. Set them up in the tank and that should work depending on what your snake might eat.

No, they are not venomous. There are no venomous pythons or boas on earth.

It all comes down to you. Snakes are unique and can't be compared to other animals, especially non-reptiles, but a corn snake is a very good, easy-to-care-for beginner snake.

You need a 40-50 gallon tank. A smaller tank is okay for a baby, but they get pretty large in adulthood.

That really depends on what type of snake it is. Garter snakes are an easy one to tame. So are corn snakes.

Feed the snake a variety of foods. I usually feed mine worms and slugs, as she is a baby, but if you have a larger snake, fish and pinky mice will work just fine.

Most snake species are typically low maintenance, but snakes such as the emerald tree boa or other tropical snakes require a high humidity level, which can be hard to manage for a beginner reptile owner. As far as attention goes, the more you work with the snake, the more docile it will become. However, do not over-handle snakes. That could lead to higher stress levels which could lead to health issues. All in all, snakes should be handled about twice per week in general, except for most arboreal species (which make better display animals than animals for handling).

If it's still outside, you have little to no chance to tame it. Snakes are not like stray cats. This article was only meant for taming pet snakes, not wild ones.

Give it a few weeks to get used to its surroundings. Slowly introduce yourself (within a few weeks) to the snake. Let it get used to your smell and touch. If the snake is not happy with you picking it up, give it more time. Be patient.

I would recommend either a corn snake, king snake, or boa. I would also recommend that you get them as a baby so they get used to you.

Yes; it the bands are in the order red followed by yellow, the snake could be a venomous coral snake, whereas if they're red followed by black, it's likely a harmless scarlet kingsnake.