Some people keep snakes as pets, but this isn't always a smart decision. Many kinds of snakes are dangerous, and it's very difficult for people to create artificial environments that can keep snakes healthy and content. This guide to different species of snakes contains stories of people who tried to keep constrictors and other deadly snakes as pets, with sometimes terrifying results. The fun facts found throughout support life science lessons, and detailed photographs show these wild animals for exactly what they are--wild!.