For many years now, the Andrew Harter children have been trying to convince their parents into adopting a Ball Python (I am one of those children). And all of those times have ended up in failure. They say it is an absolute no, that they do not like snakes. However, I believe that Python regius are wonderful creatures that make fantastic companions. This is an animal that this family needs
To begin, owning a snake creates many benefits for us humans. Some may not see it, but I can. Owning animals gives us the basic knowledge on how to care for them. This can prove to be very useful in the future. I in the future plan to become an Animal Rehabilitator. I will have to know how to care for all wildlife native to the state I plan to live. There is a very good chance that snakes will inhabit the state. So if I am to care for an injured snake, I need to know what it needs to survive. Another reason is that it can exact my revenge on mice. I HATE mice with a passion. Ever since I have been bitten by one, I declared war on the species. Seeing the ball python eat mice will fill me with the satisfying knowledge that there is one less mouse in the world’s population. Having a snake will also brings a new member into the family. There is always room for one more in our family. The Harters can’t say that if they want chickens, a duck, & goats.
Ball pythons are also very easy to care for. Doing research (Which was years ago so I forget the website I was looking at), I found out that the Ball python is the most docile snake to own as a pet. This allows them to be easier to handle. They are also quiet (not a surprise). So they …show more content…
They are easy to care for and provide benefits for humans. These pros outrank the cons and dangers of owning a snake, so it should be that the Harters should adopt a Ball python.
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