Your snake deserves the best care possible so make sure you are also prepared to:

• learn more about what you're taking on - snakes can vary greatly in size, from less than one metre for some king snakes, to up to 10 metres for a reticulated python
  
  
• take care choosing a floor covering that allows natural behaviour, like burrowing - so, if your snake eats it, no harm is caused
  
  
• only keep venomous snakes if you have a secure enclosure, experience and a Dangerous Wild Animals Act licence from your local authority.

Note:
Most snakes are only active at night or during low light levels, so make sure the location of your snake's home, the types of lamps and the time of day he/she is handled does not cause disturbance or harm.

Read our snakes pet card for essential information about your pet: 

 

Snakes pet card

Go to the RSPCA website for a more detailed description on snake types