[Cazador]

A lot of snakes don't fair well in captivity. Parasites that require an intermediate host to complete its life cycle (like tapeworms, flukes, etc.) don't usually cause too much of a problem with captive snakes. However, those that have a direct life cycle (like mites, many protozoa, hookworms, etc.) can really cause problems since the snake is confined to a small area and can't avoid re-infestation.

Some snakes just don't acclimate to captivity as well as others do, and the stress of confinement can weaken their immune system, which makes them even more vulnerable to infestation, disease, and malnutrition. Improper housing conditions, such as poor lighting, heating, humidity, etc. can also amplify stress, which can also impair reproduction.