InvestSMART

THE PET FILE

Owner: Jac Taylor, Strathfield
By · 9 Mar 2013
By ·
9 Mar 2013
comments Comments
Upsell Banner
Owner: Jac Taylor, Strathfield

What is it?

Lily is an Atherton Tablelands jungle python - she's 12 years old and just under two metres long.

Where do I get one?

I joined certain Yahoo chat groups and learned a great deal through that - you don't go to a pet shop and get a snake, and I think we all rather like it that way.

What does it cost to keep one?

In summer a snake eats once a week and in winter you've got a snake eating once a month. She eats one large rat per cycle - each rat costs about $10 or $11. I had my enclosure custom-built in the corner of the lounge room - it cost about $400.

What maintenance is required?

You need to give them a certain amount of attention so they stay tame.

Who does it suit?

Snakes are great pets, particularly if you travel and are away a lot. They're pretty clean as well, which makes them really good for kids.

Any cons?

You need to know their cycle so you're not giving her a nice hug and she suddenly poos all over you - there's not a whole lot of warning.

Where do they sit on the

affection scale?

You can't expect them to be

affectionate - I always say snakes are wild animals. But they pick up on your moods.
Share this article and show your support
Free Membership
Free Membership
InvestSMART
InvestSMART
Keep on reading more articles from InvestSMART. See more articles
Join the conversation
Join the conversation...
There are comments posted so far. Join the conversation, please login or Sign up.