This thread is for those of us who own or have owned pet snakes at one time or the other
Feel free to tell us about your snakes and what you like about them, what do you feed them, are they poisonous, non-poisonous or defanged ?

BTW, If you don't own a snake and you're not a snake lover please tell us why you hate snakes

Mamba, I do not like snakes. Most human beings hate snakes.[list][li]They are reptiles. Who wants to keep scaly creatures as pets?[/li][li]They are potentially dangerous: Some bite, some sting, some can strangle a full-grown man to death. It takes an expert to tell which snake is harmless and which is not, so we just avoid and kill them all![/li][li]Snakes are supposed to be evil[/li][/list]

So I don't like snakes and if you do please don't bring them near me! Though, at the same time, I'm curious to know why people keep snakes as pets. I mean, why keep a pet you can't actually pet?

Just curious mamba, are you called mamba because of your love for snakes ? First it was mouse, now snake??

I have watched movies where children keep non poisonous snakes and mice as pets but I have never heard or seen anybody out here in Nigeria do that.

snakes? as pets? don't think so. Can't even stand the sight of a snake! The very second I would scream for help! For crying out loud they are dangerous and poisonous
Mamba how many snakes do you have and how do you consider them pets? Just how?

Now I know why you are bearing Mamba

Snakes give me the creeps. I'd love to know how you relate with them, might be interesting.

trish:

Just curious mamba, are you called mamba because of your love for snakes ??

I never thought of that, my nickname and the topic name having something in common
Well sha, I'm just curious about snakes because they're dreaded creatures, that's where the nickname comes from.
But hey, that was way back in secondary school.
BTW, I'm a cool guy, before people start thinking otherwise.

An average Nigerian will see a snake, hunt it till death and probably make a delicious meal out of it while an average American or Indian will capture it and turn it into a pet, this shows how scared of snakes Nigerians are and how creative they can be in the kitchen with a snake.

If you've ever made a meal from snake meat please feel free to tell us how it's prepared and how it tastes. BTW, I've tasted it b4 and it's delicious, just like turkey.

Mamba, I don't think an average American will keep a snake as a pet. Most people hate snakes.

Mambas are [I]very[/I] dangerous snakes:
"Mambas are tree dwelling, extremely rapidly moving snakes of Africa. They are highly venomous, their venom containing neurotoxins, which can be fatal to humans without access to proper first aid and subsequent antivenom treatment." (Wikipedia)

Have you ever heard about those snakes that actually chase human beings? Is it possible that those people are referring to this group of snakes?
[img width=160]http://www.whozoo.org/chimage.php3?image=GMambaHead081302_1046C.jpg[/img]

Are you people kidding me SNAKES erghhhhhh how disgusting, they are slimy, evil eyed looking, crawling, poisonus, creepy things (i wont even call them animals) that should be caged up for life. Please someone should talk to mamba about dogs or even parrots

seun:

Mamba, I don't think an average American will keep a snake as a pet.
Mambas are [I]very[/I] dangerous snakes:
"Mambas are tree dwelling, extremely rapidly moving snakes of Africa.  They are highly venomous, their venom containing neurotoxins, which can be fatal to humans without access to proper first aid and subsequent antivenom treatment." (Wikipedia)

Mamba, Mamba! which Mamba now? 

dominobaby:

seun link=topic=249.msg1893#msg1893 date=1116532088:

Mamba, I don't think an average American will keep a snake as a pet.
Mambas are [I]very[/I] dangerous snakes:
"Mambas are tree dwelling, extremely rapidly moving snakes of Africa.  They are highly venomous, their venom containing neurotoxins, which can be fatal to humans without access to proper first aid and subsequent antivenom treatment." (Wikipedia)

Mamba, Mamba! which Mamba now? 

Very funny. First mamba, Mamba of Nairaland forum, Second mamba, mamba the snake Seun correct me if I'm wrong.

trish:

Very funny. First mamba, Mamba of Nairaland forum, Second mamba, mamba the snake Seun correct me if I'm wrong.

you caught the flow gurlfriend!
Hmmmmm.............. Mamba!

Mamba, Mamba, Mamba, Mamba, Mamba is everywhere and allover in this thread,
[I]I no dey o![/I]
when some people start dreaming about Mambas chasing them up and down,
[I]no be me o![/I]

mamba, u no get any snake lover. well sha, I be big time snake hater. I can't stand the sight

so what do u like about snakes apart from the natural human aversion for them?

also I'll like to know how many pet snakes do u have, how do feed them, do u actually walk them like I'll walk a dog( I came across a new patented snake leash sometimes ago- people don dey crase!!!)

maybe if u tell us whats so spectacular about snakes we may get to start liking them(but I don't know how I can!)

Mamba, why are you keeping us in suspense? Please tell us about your snakes; we we want to know how you relate with them.

mamba: This thread is for those of us who own or have owned pet snakes at one time or the other

I am afraid, mamba. None of us, at least those who replied, own or have owned a snake. We are waiting, because I really am anxious to know how you actually pet them.

mamba what happened...mamba got your tongue?

abeg reply

Snakes I just can't start to imagine...

mamba:

This thread is for those of us who own or have owned pet snakes at one time or the other
Feel free to tell us about your snakes and what you like about them, what do you feed them, are they poisonous, non-poisonous or defanged ?

BTW, If you don't own a snake and you're not a snake lover please tell us why you hate snakes

I had 5 snakes at one point. A friend of mine had up to 20. Some even keep poisonous snakes. Nigerians are too scared of snakes

obong, abi na boa be your name...you and mamba na from planet of snakes...

ok, since mamba has refused to answer our queries , maybe oboa, sorry obong will educate us why they love snakes, what they feed them, how they cope and how they are not related to snakes

Ok thank God there's someone here that has 5 snakes.

Well, I had some 3 years ago, it was a poisonous snake that crawled into our compound and started shedding skin and littered its offspring’s allover our compound.

I captured the cobra and was trying to keep it somehow but everyone in my house was so scared and kept warning me to get rid of the snakes or else they'll run away from the house, I refused to let it go.

One Sunday evening, I came back home shocked to find out that my snake had been killed by our meguard and was being processed to be used for Okra soup. I was mad and later realized that my Mom gave the order that they should kill the snake and get rid of the smaller ones.

I was very sad indeed...

I'm still waiting for another one to crawl in again, this time I'm keeping it for good.....

Is this a true story?

i for one would love to know

Allenpowered:

obong, [I]abi na [/I] boa [I]be your [/I] name...you and mamba [I]na from [/I] planet of snakes...

ok, since mamba has refused to answer our queries , maybe oboa, sorry obong will educate us why they love snakes, what they feed them, how they cope and how they are not related to snakes

I just remembered, i had 6. But one died. I dont know how i started, but once i feel in love with them I was addicted. I had a madagascar round boa, ball python, 2 pine snakes (one male, one female--the male was albino) and a young white rat snake that died and a carpet python from australia.

Snakes are incredibly interesting and different. I'll introduce my kids to them so they aren't afraid of themlike a lot of nigerians are. Teaches you alot about natue. But then again, i always loved animals so it wasnt a strecth for me

I fed my snakes mice, rats and chicken. Some snakes have specific diets and want eat certain food so you have to teach them to like it

mamba:

Ok thank God there's someone here that has 5 snakes.

Well, I had some 3 years ago, it was a poisonous snake that crawled into our compound and started shedding skin and littered its offspring’s allover our compound.

I captured the cobra and was trying to keep it somehow but everyone in my house was so scared and kept warning me to get rid of the snakes or else they'll run away from the house, I refused to let it go.

One Sunday evening, I came back home shocked to find out that my snake had been killed by our meguard and was being processed to be used for Okra soup. I was mad and later realized that my Mom gave the order that they should kill the snake and get rid of the smaller ones.

I was very sad indeed...

I'm still waiting for another one to crawl in again, this time I'm keeping it for good.....

You shouldnt mess with cobra unless you are skilled, or you have had it surgically fixed so it cant produc venom. Some people inject themselves with the venom to increase immunity, but thats not needed

man this is a serious issue...

I am considering opening a small zoo, just for snakes. Do you think people will come?

Obong! You've gotta be kidding me......man you are on your own oo...

Mamba might probably like the idea of a snake zoo...

Perharps both of you should get together and discuss this creepy business.....

Na waaa....

Thats precisely why I want to create one. It would help people get over their fears and teach people about these animals. They can help in medicine as well.

Allenpowered:

obong, [I]abi na [/I] boa [I]be your [/I] name...you and mamba [I]na from [/I] planet of snakes...

ok, since mamba has refused to answer our queries , maybe oboa, sorry obong will educate us why they love snakes, what they feed them, how they cope and how they are not related to snakes

Allenpowered you are funny, lol you beat me to that.

@Mamba, so you need a fellow 'snake lover' like you to untie your tongue hun?

Ok o, both of you are in a world of your own - world of snakes. Oya start to PM yourself on this "Snake Zoo Biz"
Let me give you a name: OBOMAMBA ZOO - cool name for snakes.

I'll probably call it "Uruk-Ikot: The Calabar Snake Farm", or something like that. You guys should be my first guests.

@ Obong... O.Y.O !

guests ?