FAQs
Birthday
Parties
Where
do you typically do your snake parties?
Most of the time, parties are at someone's home, in front of
the family TV or fireplace. Sometimes people also rent their
neighborhood clubhouse.
What
are the age range of kids at your snake parties?
The most
common ages are between 4 and 14. Although, we have done parties
for 1 year olds and even 70 year olds!
How
many snakes do you bring to a party?
Typically
we bring 8 snakes and sometimes a lizard (bearded dragon or
blue-tongued sking) or a turtle. Click here
for our snake roster. All the snakes we bring are nonvenomous
and docile. The children are allowed to hold/handle/touch all
the snakes that we bring!
Who
performs the snake parties besides Mr. Clint?
We
have several other people working for us, all of whom have been
trained specifically by Mr. Clint to perform snake shows, using
our snakes. Michelle (aka Mrs. Clint) does parties sometimes,
as does our son, Chaz. We also have Clint's nephew, Scott, who
is in college and comes into town periodically to help out.
Another college student, Kristen, helps out as well.
What
are people's favorite snakes that you bring?
The
two snakes that continously win over even the most skeptical
of people are Knot and Lucky. Knot is a Florida Kingsnake and
Lucky is a ball python.
Do
the snakes you bring bite?
With
over 10,000 people holding, touching, or petting our animals
last year, we did not have a single incident (unless you consider
a snake relieving itself ("pooping") an incident!).
Other
Common Questions for Mr. Clint
Have
you ever been bitten by a venomous snake?
No,
but I get bitten by non-venomous snakes on a regular basis.
I have never had a reaction or infection from any non-venomous
snake bite.
Does
it hurt when a nonvenomous snake bites you?
Yes,
sometimes more than others. Sometimes it feels just like a little
pin prick. Most of the time you can't even tell the next day
where you were bitten.
Which
snake do you recommend for a first time pet?
That's
an easy one. 1)The ball python or 2)a king or corn snake. Snakes
can be amazing escape artists, so a truly snake-proof cage is
mandatory.
What
should I do before buying my child a snake?
Purchase
the setup with UV lighting, if needed, under tank heaters, etc.
at least one week before bringing your snake home to its new
enclosure. If you buy your snake and setup at the same time,
ask the pet store or breeder to hold on to your pet until the
enclosure is just right.
What
exactly does a snake enclosure consist of?
You
basically want 3 parts to a snake enclosure:
1) the warm
or basking end, including a hide cover (the hide box must be
big enough for your snake to be able to hide completely),
2) the middle having a graduating temperature,
3) the other end, the water bowl. The
water bowl should be big enough for your snake to get in. Hint:
Fill the bowl only one third with water due to the snake displacing
the water when it gets in the bowl.
The substrate
for the snake varies a great deal, from approved reptile sand,
aspen bedding, or plain newspaper. Never use pebbles or small
rocks. Do no put anything in the enclosure which could be swallowed
by your snake, get caught in the digestive track and kill it.
What
kind of food should I use for my snake?
Pre-killed
frozen rodents.
