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You've got me hooked. I really want a snake now, I've been doing my research and the rosy boa sounds perfect. My menagerie is already pretty big for a teenager, so how do I convince my parents to let me get a snake?

- MantisGirl13 

 
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Exposure. If they don't already like snakes there's not much that is going to help, so that would need to be fixed. Otherwise, literally, it's a frozen mouse a week and the cleanup after for most species, heat pad on one end, clean water bowl on the other, and I shred paper as substrate.

As a first snake I'm not sure I'd suggest a rosy, as females tend to be chewy, some males off-and-on feeders, and you have to balance the desert conditions they need most of the time with higher humidity for shedding, plus there are some keepers who report them living 60+ years so it is a VERY long commitment. The gopher and rat snakes, or most of the kingsnakes, are somewhat more forgiving.

 
My parents are fine with snakes, they don't hate them or anything, but the problem is that I already have a lot of animals and every time I add another, they ask what I'm going to do when I get to college in a few years. I just wish I could see into the future and know what to do and what not to do right now. 

- MantisGirl13 

 
It would be wise to figure out a plan for that future time before getting the animal then, especially as just about any snake should live at least 10+ years and most can push 20 minimum and will be around then, and most college dorms etc. are not often willing to permit more than a goldfish. 

 
Yeah, I know. My siblings would be more than happy to care for it (and all my animals) for me, but my parents don't exactly trust them with responsibilities right now as they are still younger. 

A snake is probably just a dream that is out of reach for me right now, maybe someday though!

- MantisGirl13 

 
Male vs. female, typical vs. T+ amelanistic house snakes; Carmel dwarfs her eventual (hopefully) boyfriend, and still could almost double her own size

Carmel and Hobbes by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara became an ankle monitor

Domhara ankle bracelet by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And Callie gave me a 10 foot shed

Callie shed by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Callie shed by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Now, she's not that big herself (sheds stretch), but at 8 feet plus she's still a handful. Only references I can get of her head are with someone else doing a video (one of those on the Carlton Carnivores FB page).

Callie by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Callie by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And while Domhara became an ankle monitor, the male Reynard became an eyepiece

Reynard by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Gubler's starting to grow fast

Gubler by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And has also added to the mystery: why, why do snakes like my hair?!

Hair hide by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Hair hide by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

 
Beautiful snakes, as always. What kind of snake is Callie? She's gorgeous! 

- MantisGirl13 

 
Also, I'm also wondering why snakes love hair! Lol

Mine just tangled herself into my hair and it took me a while to get her out. 😂

- MantisGirl13 

 
Maybe they like to hide in your hair 😁

my hubby wont allow me to keep a snake. He didnt like it when i took in a mouse who was looking for a home😂 Kids came at the door with him and i decided to take him in. hubby think that was strange because last year we has a mouse infestation. now snake in my home, but i can enjoy your pics of your snakes.

 
Ever more red with each new shed...

Domhara by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And iridescent

Domhara by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Once the more snappy, skittish of the two, Namer the male spotted python is now the one I trust more (because Serafina has decided it's okay to occasionally "taste-test" me). Luckily, he's got the nicer pattern.

Namer by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Namer by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Pretzel, anyone?

Carmel Pretzel by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Callie sat still long enough for a head shot, for once...

Callie by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And one of the few non-snake reptiles not meant for snake food in the house...just look at all that judgement...

Pickle by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Pickle by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

So much judgement...

Pickle by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And, someone very special has shown up recently....what's long, reptilian, scaly, legless, but ISN'T a snake?

Answer: Piberius, the Eastern Glass Lizard

Piberius by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Among differences from snakes: a very lizard-esque head, ear holes, eyelids, a lateral groove where his legs would have lined up, and most of his length is tail rather than body

Piberius by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Piberius by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

 
Beautiful snakes as always! Callie is gorgeous! Anoles are so much fun. Yours looks pretty tame! And the glass lizard is so cool!

- MantisGirl13 

 
Beautiful snakes as always! Thanks for sharing your pictures!

- MantisGirl13 

 
This guy's had a hard time of things...hopefully my back yard and the field beyond will be kinder to him

Rescue bullsnake by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Rescue bullsnake by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Off to an iris patch...

Rescue bullsnake by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

The resident bull was also looking handsome

Rebel by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Rebel by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Arm sleeves don't last long; she was more interested in trying to reach the rafters

Callie arm sleeve by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Gubler by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Gubler by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Gubler by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Carmen by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Adorable...

Carmen by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

BLACK is BEAUTIFUL

Tsela by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Tsela by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And also very curious

Tsela by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Tsela by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Really, she looks like a sleeve of black diamonds

Tsela by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

New shed means photos needed for Domhara

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Domhara in the Evening by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And then this guy...top intelligence, really...

Nom! by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Nom! by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Nom! by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

And lastly, recent herping trip turned up no snakes, but we did find a turtle

Western box turtle by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Western box turtle by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

Western box turtle by Hawken Carlton, on Flickr

 
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