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How many snakes do you have?What is your limit?

We currently have around 93 snakes. The majority of them being Western (40) and South American (27) Hognose. I just hatched out 15 Westerns and 22 South Americans with 2 more clutches (6 & 5 eggs respectively) of South Americans incubating. The rest of our snakes are made up of 3 Cal Kings, 7 Greeri Kings, 5 Gray Bandeds, 6 Mandarin Rats, a couple of Corns, and 3 Balls.

And that's not including our Dalmation, 3 water turtles, 1 Leopard Gecko, 1 Albino Woodhouse Toad, some goldfish and of course Scooter, our 16 year old 100+ lb Sulcata Tortoise.

It's a bit crazy here. :crazy02:
 
Um... 40 something. I dunno, count my signature! LOL. EDIT: 46
And yeah. My partner said my limit was... well, he never gave a limit. He just keeps saying "NO MORE SNAKES!!!!!!!"
 
I don't see the point in setting particular number limits. As long as there's always spare space, spare time, and spare money then that sounds about right - if you breed, you've got to stay below your limit or you'll have issues at hatchling season trying to cope.
 
Floof said:
I'd have set my limit a lot lower, but (aside from getting carried away) I got lucky--my parents have embraced the scaly things, and then some! My dad has claimed the beardie as his, and my mom is about $200 and a nice enclosure away from becoming a fellow hobbyist/addict by way of a Dumeril's boa (which fits with Dad's desire for a large snake of his very own).
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That is so cool. It makes all the difference in the world when your family is interested in your hobby. My ex hated snakes and wasn't fond of other pets either, and it created a rift between us towards the end. I didn't like being told "no" and she didn't like me spending so much time caring for animals. Plus, now I don't have to corner people to share photos and when one of them sheds there's someone else to ooh and aah over it with me! It's so much more exciting that way!

tsst said:
I have two snakes which my wife is ok with. My spousal limit was set not only because of two snakes but also ... 2 leo geckos, 1 bearded dragon, 3 dogs, 2 fish tanks, 1 hermit crab, and a cockatiel.
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That's a very nice and diverse collection you have there.

Tara and I have exactly 30 snakes of our own right now, and my sister's two snakes live here as well. We actually have several empty cages right now, only one of which I know for sure will go to a snake, probably a boa of some sort. With money being tight we are limited right now, but there are certainly creatures that, once funds are better in the fall, we will be looking for. Right now we're focusing on solidifying our breeding plans. A lot of our snakes are still small, and won't be ready to breed until about 2012. By then, we hope the economy will have rebounded.

In addition to the snakes, we've got several small mammals, two dogs, two cats, the bird and three fish tanks. Along with some other non-snake herps, too. I am always tinkering with our herp room to see if I can find ways to make it hold more critters. :) We keep selling our furniture to improve the space-- I think the couch has gotta go. Ha! :rofl:
 
we have 4 snakes at the moment- 1 corn, 1 radiated rat, 1 Pastel Ball Python and 1 Boa...we also have 1 Mississippi map turtle, 2 soon to be 3 cats, 4 rats, 2 geckos (tokay and crestie) and 13 fish tanks :D we dont have any limit on snakes, which I'm greatfull for because I deff want to get another corn and another ball python...and my boy wants another boa :D
 
ZoologyGirl said:
yep, that sounds familiar :rofl:

when I started getting interested in rhac geckos, and told the bf I was thinking about getting one. he said nope, nope, nope. So I came home with 2 :laugh:
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Well, apparently, I'm allowed to bring home "free" snakes, but nothing else. :rofl:
 
I have 3 snakes right now but I'm about to get a bunch more within the next month... I guess my limit is when my parents go in my room and see snakes everywhere right now with 3 they fit on my shelves but im guessing i could probly fit about 50 snakes (if they r all babies) in my room before they realize i have alot. but then after the shock wears off they wont care unless they start to smell up the house but my parents r pretty cool about me having pets but they dont particularly like snakes (not that they dont like them either) but im sure by the time i get 2 much for my parents to let me have ill have my own place anyways
 
I ahve one and thats the limit for now. She lives with my fiance, who I visit very reguarly. We will be getting more once I graduate, get a job, and we build our house.i

I may be getting a job/ just helping out with someone who does reptile shows, getting some experience with the reptiles and education. He has a pretty neat collection (brought a 5 year old alligator to the zoo yesterday!) so if I can make the time for it and it doesn't fall though I can enjoy some of his neat critters until I can get my own, plus he has things I would never consider getting even if I could (like the alligators) :)
 
Currently 14 snakes. 1 BP, 1 RTB, 12 corns. No limit for now, the ability to properly care for them is the only "limit". :D
 
At the moment 9 corns, 1 MBK, and a keen eye on a really nice hognose (but still resisting). This apart from 2 beardies, 1 cat, an aquarium and 6 chickens :D
No real limit was set but a little common sense. Unfortunately that shuts down on me now and again...
 
toyah said:
I don't see the point in setting particular number limits. As long as there's always spare space, spare time, and spare money then that sounds about right - if you breed, you've got to stay below your limit or you'll have issues at hatchling season trying to cope.
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I love this!!! And it's so true. I currently have around 90 in my collection and approximately 50 babies or so.... and I'm completely overwhelmed around hatching time. I have no spousal limitation but that means no support either. :p My goal is to sell half of my collection this year. Probably not the year to try it, but hey, I'm optimistic.

Tonya
 
I have my 2 corns. When I move into a bigger place I'll get a cal king, then I am done for the snakes I want. Dunno about boyfriend, he used to have some but hasn't gotten any for himself now. He just plays with mine.
 
I used to be able to say how many snakes I have. I have officially lost count. And it's only about 25. With one more coming in next week, and one egg on reserve for next year. And two of the 25 or so are Desert Animal's, and they are just here for a year, so they don't really count! And I'm giving Robbie a Free Snake. So- about 25. Except for Noah the BOA, who I really, really couldn't resist at Daytona last year, all the newer snakes have been members of my two projects. Well, three projects, now. I need a couple more racks for adults, and could squeeze them into my bedroom if I threw out the big armchair that is pretty much just a gathering place for clothes and computer bags and things like that, anyway. But I want to maybe keep a baby or two next season, if I get lucky and my snakes breed and the eggs hatch and the babies feed and they are morphs I don't already have. So I am DONE buying snakes.
 
I currently have 4 corns and 1 bairds rat (soon to be 2), and I am hoping to pick up a pair at Daytona (my previous limit was 1 for daytona). Amazingly, my gf is ok with this. I only have one AP economy rack (fits 6 32qt bins). But, I have two 30L aquariums so there is room more more, yay!

On top of those, I have 2 cats (plus 1 foster), 2 dogs, 7 rats, and 5 birds.

I don't have a limit on snakes... on the other animals I am at my max. My limit for snakes is when I am running out of time, money, or if I no longer am enjoying them.
 
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