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Apple Blossom Snakes in New Minas!

Pete — Sat, 11 May 2024 09:25:17 +0000

Wrap up your Apple Blossom weekend with a Sunday afternoon adventure! We’ll be at the Louis Millet Complex in New Minas from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, June 2nd where you can come spend some quality time with one of nature’s most misunderstood critters! Far from monsters, snakes are surprisingly sedate, comically curious, delightfully derpy and they give the best hugs in the world! Once you see what they’re REALLY like, it’s hard not to love them. Come find out for yourself!

Admission $5 for teens & adults, $2 for youngsters. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We’re especially proud to welcome our very first event sponsor, PetVentures Dog Walking, offering unique on & off-leash adventure for your pup! The pack still has lots of room to grow, so contact PetVentures today!

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Winner of Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce 2023 Valley’s Best Business!

Pete — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:49:50 +0000

Absolutely Unbelievable!!!

For Pete’s Snakes is the winner of the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce 2023 “Valley’s Best” award for “Best Business not in any other Category!”

Thank you to the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce and all of the sponsors & staff for putting on a great event last night! This is an an unimaginable honour for my tiny business, and there just aren’t enough thank you’s in the world for all of you who have supported and encouraged me over the past 2 years!

It was so unexpected that Marsha, Sara & Kate-Lynn were off getting food when my name was called. While it was too cold to bring snakes, I was able to drag Kate-Lynn up with me… who is a human black mamba, so close enough!

None of this would have been possible without Dinah-Mite Pythons, Kate-Lynn, Sara, & Sarah and all the people who have helped me along the way. Thank you for every like, every encouraging word, every share, every vote, every invitation, every photo, every review… for everything!

THANK YOU for helping this old man’s dream come true!

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September 2023: Dartmouth Birthday

Pete — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:27:19 +0000

We had a blast celebrating Liam’s birthday in Dartmouth! It didn’t take long for their nervousness to melt away, and soon everyone was cuddling with their favourites.

We’re so grateful for every invitation to share these special moments with families. Thank you SO much!

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Kingswood Camp 2023: A Summer of SNAKES!

Pete — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:14:15 +0000

We’ve been visiting Kingswood Camp every Monday for the summer, teaching the campers about these amazing animals! It’s been an absolute joy to see so many people overcome their anxieties and fall in love with snakes, so I thought I’d compile all the photos of our visits on one page.

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Herp.Social – The Reptile Lover’s Social Network!

Pete — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:13:59 +0000

Herp.Social is a new social-media platform created by the team at Husbandry Pro! Big-Tech platforms are becoming increasingly restrictive & adversarial to animal breeders, and years of hard work can disappear overnight. Herp.Social is a network by reptile-lovers for the reptile community! Breeders can list reptiles for sale, shop for your new pet, and connect with our thriving reptile community!
Become an early-adopter and join today to reserve your name!

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Happy Birthday Chris Ward of The Reptile Ward!

Pete — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:45:43 +0000

Happy Birthday Brother!

Chris of The Reptile Ward was one of the friends who encouraged me to create this educational business, and he’s been a zealous supporter ever since! He’s also a For Pete’s Snakes sponsor, so you’ll find him on my sponsor page and all of my socials!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLD MAN!!

Follow The Reptile Ward socials at:
Instagram: @the.reptile.ward
Facebook: @thereptileward
Youtube: @TheReptileWard

herp.social: @TheReptileWard
Coldblooded: @thereptileward

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Here’s To You, Alice the Boa!

Pete — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:08:01 +0000

When Alice arrived shortly before I started For Pete’s Snakes, she was a nervous, sassy baby who thought I wanted to eat her. Most of my animals were adult or juvenile adoptions, so Alice was my first opportunity to raise a hatchling and put my socialization methodology to the test. Could I transform this sassy little boa into an educational ambassador for children?

Socialization a gradual process, but there’s two very simple things I do that seem very effective on babies. Firstly, if they demonstrate any defensiveness whatsoever (gaping, hissing or striking) they immediately get picked up & handled. Backing off would reinforce the defensive behaviour, so I scoop them up immediately. I’m likely to get bitten or musked, but almost ALL snakes, wild or pets, will calm down once they realize they’re not being harmed. Once they’ve calmed, I immediately let them return to their enclosure. When doing so, the second key thing is to let them leave my hand to return to safety at their own leisure. I don’t coax them or pinch their tails to scare them into moving quicker. My intention is to condition the snake to understand that handling is a temporary experience, and they’ll soon be able to return to safety.

The results have been amazing! With time & patience, Alice has been growing more & more tolerant of humans. The first time I took her on an outing, she served as an excellent example of a semi-arboreal species, but I didn’t permit any handling. At her second outing, the group was so gentle with the other snakes, I allowed Alice to climb from my hand to some of the older children for a bit.

Gradually, over the course of the past two years, Alice has become one of my most important ambassadors and a fan-favourite for many! After seeing her many antics on social media, parents ask for her by name. So many have fallen in love with her gendle, plodding nature, and the way she nuzzles in once she’s found a secure, comfortable spot… and there’s no hug quite like a boa-hug

Without even knowing it, YOU have been key in her socialization, as well! The gentleness and affection you have shown to Alice has reinforced everything I’ve tried to teach her, and helped her to accept that humans are not dangerous. Thank you for loving Alice like I do! And thank you, Alice, for being such an amazing ambassador! You have changed so many hearts & minds, I couldn’t possibly be more proud of you!!

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The Courage of Kids is AMAZING!

Pete — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:29:03 +0000

This young lady was TERRIFIED by mere pictures of our native snake species. When I finally brought out a live snake, she was on the verge of tears and wanted to run. I encouraged her to sit as far away as she felt comfortable… so, with her eyes welling up, she retreated to the far wall with her leaders.

After we talked about snakes for a bit and started handling them, she came with a leader to ask if she could try touching one… then she wanted to try holding part of Robert the corn snake. My jaw practically hit the floor when she asked to have a ball python across her shoulders. I nearly FAINTED when she asked to take on bold, curious Sandy the Florida king! By the end, she was happily enjoying quality time with cute little Dave, the Honduran milksnake.

All it takes is patience & affirmation… letting them know that it’s okay to be anxious about weird animals, especially snakes, and that *I* am the weird one for loving them as I do. Let them come to their own decisions. Allow children the safety and freedom to test their own boundaries, without pressure or judgement, and most kids can find courage that we adults can only aspire to.

I really love meeting folks who already adore snakes… but these are the moments I live for.

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Thank You Bad Eyes Gallery!

Pete — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:48:30 +0000

What a great afternoon at the Bad Eyes Gallery! It was my first event where the general public was welcome, so I wasn’t sure if we’d have much of a turnout, but it was standing room only!

Thanks to everyone who came out! It was so great to meet you, and loved seeing so many familiar faces too! Everyone was so courteous and gentle with my snakes, and it was wonderful seeing so many wide smiles as they came to love these misunderstood critters.

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Happy Birthday Dinah!

Pete — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:20:41 +0000

I’ve been amazingly blessed so much over the past year, but no blessing compares to being sent an angel like Dinah. Without her faithful friendship, support and constant encouragement, For Pete’s Snakes wouldn’t exist!

Thank you, Dinah, for being YOU! Be sure to follow Dinah-Mite Pythons on Facebook & Instagram to see where her snake breeding & educating adventures take her!

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