Sentences with phrase «owners of pet snakes»

So it's not surprising that owners of pet snakes may believe their pets need the thrill of the chase to satisfy natural instincts.

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MIAMI (Reuters)- A U.S. proposal to ban the import and interstate sale of boa constrictors and four other snake species prompted protests from exotic pet owners and concern among Florida wildlife regulators who fear it could lead to more reptiles being released into the wild.

«I spoke with one of our emergency room doctors the other day and said to be sure and tell pet owners that dogs and cats are likely to encounter snakes this time of year,» she says.

❤ Who it's for: This offshoot of popular reptile and amphibian pet supply company, Kingsnake.com, offers a chance for owners of snakes, lizards and other scaly species a chance to meet singles who share their passion for all things herpetology related.

But as a responsible pet owner, should one of my animals become injured by a snake, I need to know what I'm dealing with.

Many do not have the qualifications, or any sort of safety training to keep an exotic pet such as a tiger or poisonous snake — putting the owner, their family and their neighbours at risk.

Pet owners should know what kinds of venomous snakes may be in their environment — and where these snakes are most likely to be found — so they can keep pets out of those areas.

For example, a high - profile story about the suicidal owner who released dozens of dangerous exotic animals into an unsuspecting public in Zanesville, Ohio, spurred the creation of that state's Senate Bill 310, which specifically targeted snakes in the pet trade (for more about SB 310, click here).