Pet Snakes

The best pet snake for you will depend on your personal preferences and experience level as a snake owner. Some popular pet snake options include:

• Corn Snakes: These snakes are relatively small and easy to care for, making them a good choice for beginners. They come in a variety of color morphs and are known for their docile temperament.
• Ball Pythons: These snakes are also small and easy to care for. They are known for their calm disposition and are a popular choice among first-time snake owners.
• Kingsnakes: These snakes are known for their hardiness and resistance to disease. They come in a variety of color morphs and are generally active and easy to handle.

It's important to research the specific needs of the species you're interested in before making a decision. Additionally, it's important to remember that snakes can live for decades, so be prepared for a long-term commitment.

It's important to note that snakes are wild animals and their behavior can vary depending on the species, individual animal, and its environment. Some snakes can become quite docile and even appear to form bonds with their human caregivers, while others may remain more aloof and less interactive. Some species such as Ball Pythons and Corn Snakes are known to have a calm and docile nature, while others like Gopher snakes are more active and may not enjoy being handled as much.

It's also important to remember that snakes are not pets that you can cuddle or play with like a dog or a cat. They do not have the same social needs as mammals and do not seek affection or companionship from their owners. They are solitary animals that need to be kept in an appropriate enclosure and their needs should be met with proper care, feeding, heating and lighting.

If you are considering getting a pet snake, it's important to research the specific needs and behavior of the species you're interested in, and to make sure you are prepared to provide the proper care for a snake throughout its life.

Caring for a pet snake can be a rewarding experience, but it does require a certain level of commitment and knowledge. Each snake species will require different levels of care, check out our care sheets to learn about the care of your pet snake.

• Ball Python Care Sheet
• Boa Care Sheet
• Brazilian Rainbow Boa Care Sheet
• Corn Snake Care Sheet
• Garter and Water Snakes Care Sheet
• Green Tree Python Care Sheet
• King Snake Care Sheet
• Milk Snake Care Sheet
• Sand Boa Care Sheet
• Rosy Boa Care Sheet
• Python Care Sheet

While snakes have a dubious reputation as both pets and wild animals, with the right care, a snake can make a wonderful pet. Some common misconceptions about this scaly species include slimy skin, aggressive temperaments, and sharp venomous fangs. While they might look a little intimidating at first, you won't have to worry about sifting through a nest of vipers when looking for the right snake for sale to bring home. In fact, only about 20% of wild snakes in the U.S. are venomous; none of which are domesticated. Their bodies are covered in scales both thick and thin and are smooth and dry to the touch. Among the pet snakes you'll find for sale at Petco are species like the Blood and Ball Pythons, which have gorgeous and unique patterns wrapping around their bodies. The intricate designs on these scintillating serpents are so captivating that royalty once wore them as jewelry, a tradition many pet parents like to continue today.