Chapman University recently did a poll with over 1,200 Americans to see what keeps the average human up at night and 23.6% were afraid of snakes, which happened to be in between devastating tornado and devastating earthquake. Snakes, apparently, are as threatening as a natural disaster; when in fact they are adorable reptiles that are rarely harmful. There is plenty of research that proves them to actually be great pets. They are not expensive, not hard to maintain, or time consuming animals, so what are people so afraid of? Because snakes are not typical house pets, many assume that they are just difficult to look after. In reality, they can be cared as easily as other common pets. Obviously, this depends on the breed of snakes. If you are …show more content…
As with any animal, like dogs and cats, the purchase of a snake can get pretty high depending on the breed. However, the actual cost of its living is relatively low. The average annual cost for a pet snake is actually lower than for dogs. One of the obvious parts of the price of keeping snakes is the feeding probably one of the biggest issues that people have because the general population probably doesn’t consider handling dead rats as a fun thing to do. However, if that’s something that you would rather not devote some time to, than snakes of a smaller size are very nice because they can live on insects. If a large snake is desired though, you are just going to have to get over the freezer full of dead …show more content…
While it is true that they can be dangerous whether that be because they are venomous or constrictor, they rarely cause harm. Usually any attack is out of aggravation or self-defense and there is always the option of a safer snake who at worst could cause a minor injury, again the case for almost all animals. But the general dislike for snakes seems to be very deep so really, why are people so afraid of them? According to National Geographic, it could be an innate reaction from the beginning of humans. As an infant you can register that they could be a danger but when you grow up it is up to how you are raised that will determine if you hate, love, or are neutral towards
This can get expensive and unsanitary. These non-venomous snakes are tricky to care for and often illegally released into the wild. This dumping, importation for the exotic pet trade, and escaped snakes from Hurricane Andrew is resulting in an established wild population of Burmese pythons in South Florida. II. Facts Native to the jungles and to the grassy marshes of Southeast Asia, the Burmese pythons are said to have been first reported in the Everglades in 2000.
Bearded Dragons require several things such as habitat, food, artificial light and water. Bearded Dragons breed quite easily and produce many offspring from each clutch. Bearded Dragons are cute, human-friendly, spiky desert lizards. Not only do Bearded Dragons make great pets, they also make a great side business. Works Cited The "Blaptica Dubia Roaches."
According to the text, Burmese Python: Not the Ideal Pet, “capable of growing to an astounding length of 23 feet and a weight of up to 200 pounds. " This Information shows that Burmese Pythons are growing too large to like in people’s houses therefore letting them go into the wild which is not good for Florida’s ecosystem. According to the same article it also says,”Unfortunately, many of these owners, upon discovering that they had more snake than they could handle, have resorted to the worst possible solution and released the snakes back into the wild. " This Evidence supports my claim because Florida’s everglades are suffering because the snakes are coming and killing all of these animals. These animals habitat isn’t supposed to see big snakes like this and none of them are ready for a change like
Without the horned lizard, the Saguaro desert would fall apart quickly. If you have ever heard someone say, “Hey look! There’s a horned toad!” they are really referring to a horned lizard. They have spines (spikes) to protect themselves from predators. These lizards move slowly, and are patient for their food. They eat mostly insects such as ants, and in the Saguaro desert, they eat kangaroo rats. There are 14 different species of horned lizards. They are different in some ways, but all of their colors resemble their surroundings, and it helps them to stay safer. Horned lizards can survive in many climates and temperatures. If it gets too hot, they burrow with their head sticking out at the surface of the ground. That way, it cools them down without having to go far. Conveniently they can stay in their home for the winter. They survive by burrowing in the ground and hibernating. Horned lizards mostly lay eggs, but for some species, the young are born alive. After the eggs are laid, the parents ...
Human's fears should not be taken lightly. Fear could do anything to one's minds, though without fear, man can be as savage as animals. In the book Lord of the Flies, William Golding presented fear of the unknown to be a powerful force in a man's mind. Fear of the unknown is a powerful force, which can turn to either insight or hysteria. The kids feared of not being rescued off of the island, so they made signal fires on top of the mountain. Then, there and gone, Roger's fear of the old rules he abided to. Also, there were the fears of the beast which confused and isolated the kids from the top of the mountain.
I'd be working in a place like this if I could afford a real snake?"
Exotic snakes such as the python, boa constrictors and anaconda as well as the Monitor and Tegu lizard are taking over central and southern Florida and pose an extreme threat to the eco- system and to the families that are residing there.
Mussy!” (6). Before Sykes died due to Delia letting the same rattle snake revenge him, Sykes brought it into the house as a surprise for Delia. He recognizes that snakes scare Delia an awful lot, so he intentionally brings one home to frighten her. It’s ironic that the
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Most people are afraid of snakes but are not petrified by them to the point they are fainting. The video Wired for Fear by California Science Center shows that the amygdala is the threat center always on the look-out for danger. For example, when someone sees a snake or something that looks like a snake, their amygdala is activated. Most people would freeze and their heart rate would go up. If it were a real snake, they would slowly back away, or if it was not a snake, they would calm down. A person with ophidiophobia
Fear is something that has helped keep mankind and other animals alive. I believe that many of our fears have been caused by evolution. Take, for instance, some peoples fear of snakes. Many individuals hold a fear of them. For some their fear could have been triggered by an experience they had as a child, like stepping on a snake while playing in the backyard. However, for most individuals they do not have an actual reason for their fear other than their distaste for how they look and feel. Why could that be? Well at one-time human beings survived mostly outdoors without the protection of heavy duty shelters and were susceptible to snakes and other creatures. Not having scientists around to classify whether a snake was venomous or not, humans just became fearful of them all and either avoided or killed the snakes they came across. This behavior would then be passed on to their offspring and would continue down the line until individuals began to realize that snakes were not the biggest predator out there and their fears began to shrink. Nevertheless, that fear still lingers in the back of many individual’s minds and dictates how they react to snakes whether in real life or on screen. The evolution of fear is what has kept mankind alive and what will continue to keep mankind alive. Without it we would probably jump off that bridge with our friends or pet that cute little shark we see in the water next to
When people think of invasive species they normally do not think of the human species, but why not? There is a large debate about whether or not human are an invasive species. Before people debate about whether or not the human race is an invasive species they should know the definition of one. The legal definition of an invasive species in the United States is “an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health” (Zielinski). The International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, defines an invasive species as “animals, plants or other organisms introduced by man into places out of their natural range of distribution, where they become established and disperse, generating a negative impact on the local ecosystem and species” (Zielinski). If we recognize that the human race is an invasive species then we can take steps to lessen the places we are at, the damage we do to the environment, and the damage we do to other species.
This case study will look at the irrational fear of snakes as portrayed by the character Indiana Jones. Over the course of four movies, Indiana Jones has confronted his fear many times. He has even stated on many occasion that he hates snakes. At other times he has lamented why he is always confronted with snakes. This fear is clearly irrational, as most of the time, the snakes he is confronted with are neither poisonous nor overly dangerous.
Taken from the only place you've ever known. Away from the only family you have. Kept in crates and cages to be sold. Removed from their home, exotic animals are put in yours for personal amusement.This act is ruinous an inhumane, it violates the basic rights of human and animals. Exotic animals have a rightful place in their natural habitats, not as pets, because they endanger the community, become sick, and their owners abandon them.
One of the main problems that snake plants face is overwatering, which can result in root rot and the decline of the plant. Growing a snake plant in well-drained, gritty, sandy soil, such as cactus mix, can prevent water-logged soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season, and from fall to late winter when growth slows down, water just occasionally, keeping the soil on the dryer side. Monitor the leaves of the plant to detect whether you're doing a good job at watering. If they appear bright and green, you're doing a good job. However, if they seem slightly dull, you might have to pick up your watering frequen...