Readers might know someone with a snake as a pet. But after reading this book, they’ll think twice about getting one themselves. The US Humane Society recommends that snakes be left in their native habitats. It’s very difficult for people to create artificial environments that can keep snakes healthy and content. This book contains stories of people who tried to keep snakes such as constrictors as pets with sometimes terrifying results. Readers discover why it’s best to respect wild animals for what they are: wild.