cost of pet snakes
What It Costs to Own a Reptile The Cost of Reptiles. Probably the most curious evolution in pet ownership in the last generation has been the increasing popularity of snakes and lizards as house pets. Various species of snakes are now found in pet stores, but the most common types are boas, pythons, and corn snakes. Depending on the specific species, the age, and any special situation surrounding the sale, purchase prices for snakes can vary from less than $100 to more than $1,000.