# Apartment Serpents Pierre and Sapna Rizk Get Cozy With Their 13 Pet Snakes By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-pet-snakes References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2009/07/06/who-needs-children-when-you-have-13-snakes/) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5760003/Husband-and-wife-share-home-with-pythons-that-roam-freely.html) Some people love dogs, cats, hamsters or even birds, but it is not often that you get the chance to see a 2 bedroom apartment inhabited by a husband, his wife and their 13 pet snakes (yes, that says 13). Pierre and Sapna Rizk, originally from Lebanon, own 13 pet snakes which they take care of like they were their own children. The snakes have been purchased from all over the world from places such as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Arizona. The largest snake is a python that weighs around 90 pounds and is 13 feet long. Wow! Let’s hope those snakes stay loyal to their parents! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Pet Ownership:** The trend of owning unique and unconventional pets like snakes is growing, offering opportunities for businesses to cater to the needs of exotic pet owners. - **Pet Care Products for Snakes:** As more people keep snakes as pets, there is a demand for specialized pet care products such as snake enclosures, heat lamps, and snake-specific food. - **Snake-friendly Home Décor:** As snake ownership becomes more popular, there is an opportunity for home décor companies to create snake-friendly designs that cater to the unique needs and safety of these pets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry can expand its offerings to include products and services for exotic pets like snakes, tapping into a growing market. - **Pet Retail:** Pet retailers can stock a range of specialized snake supplies to cater to the needs of snake owners, providing them with a convenient shopping destination. - **Home Décor:** Home décor companies can design and market furnishings and accessories that are safe and suitable for households with pet snakes, filling a niche in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Regional Snake Meat Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-pizza.md) - [Snake-Inspired Pizza Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-ring-pizza.md) - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Pet-Friendly Tiny Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmraire.md) - [Surreal Kyiv Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard.md) - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandoras-lunar-new-year-collection.md) - [Snake-Inspired Textural Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador.md)