I don't profess to be well researched in the topic.
I would however be very interested to learn which species of snake has a sufficient social structure adaptable to domesticity.

A few friends of mine have owned reptiles at various times. Each creature being indeed interesting to observe occasionally. One instance that springs to mind is Essssther. A royal or burmese who grew somewhat cuntish once she was over 7'. Her owner couldn't let her out without backup on hand as she had a tendency to squeeze any available appendage which became dangerous as she continued to grow stronger.

As I said originally, I just don't see the appeal when there are a multitude of animals who can share much more involved interaction....
(Greencloud Wanted to go fishing on, Wed 20 Apr 2011, 23:14, 1 reply)

Temperament seems to vary wildly from one individual to another. My three Royals were always pretty placid, but my Burmese was an absolute mare. She just about tolerated me after a while, but hated everyone else with a passion. I've heard of people having nasty Royals and placid Burmese. I think it's either luck of the draw, or possibly down to the treatment that they've received from previous owners.

People can think what they like, but I've felt a bond with all of my snakes over time, which is more than I can say for any mouse, gerbil or budgie that I've ever had. I cried when I found my Burmese dead under next door's floorboards. She's buried at the bottom of our garden.
( Horatio P Lemming, Thu 21 Apr 2011, 10:33, closed)