Hi All
I wonder if you can assist me. My 11 year old daughter has decided and is insistent that she wants a snake! She has fallen in love with them. She is a kind, responsible animal lover who has had dogs, cats, fish, rats and wants to work with animals when she grows up. She says if I don’t get her one, she’s getting one anyway. So… now I am on the search for a small gentle snake. I live in the Overberg, near Hermanus. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. From my initial research, I like the sound of the Checkered Garter snakes. Does anyone agree that this is a good choice, and where would I find one in my area (I do travel to Cape Town occasionally)? Also any advice of what age snake to get. Sorry – so many questions. The Ball Pythons and Corn Snakes seem like good pets but they get too big for my liking – over 1 metre. I prefer smaller. I have nothing against snakes, and have even kissed one before. Sadly it didn’t turn into a prince
Thanks in advance,
Robyn