Pet snakes are not for everyone. They are wonderful animals and make low maintenance pets. Assuming you don’t get a venomous snake or a large constrictor, of course. They don’t need much care, much attention, much food, or much space. But if you want a pet that will be your best friend, will spend lots […]
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How Often Do Snakes Shed? (Plus Amazing Facts About Shedding)
Shedding time is stressful and uncomfortable for snakes. And it can be the same for snake owners, if they don’t know what to expect and what to do to help. We’ll cover everything you need to know about snakes, beginning with the question that originally brought you here: how often to snakes shed? It is […]
Snake Island (7 Crazy Facts About Brazil’s Ilha Da Queimada Grande)
Even if you want to visit, you can’t. But who would want to? True to its name, Snake Island is home to a large population of snakes. And little else. Specifically, it is home to the deadly and endangered Golden Lancehead viper. With an incredibly fast-acting and deadly venom that can melt skin, this in […]
When Do Snakes Hibernate? (And Everything Else About Brumation)
Snakes are reptiles. As such, they are cold-blooded and can not regulate their body temperature internally. They need to rely on external heat sources, like the sun, to raise their body temperature. And if it gets too high, they need to find a cool spot to lower it. If the ambient temperature gets too cold […]
Facts About Snakes (13 Amazing Snake Facts You Won’t Believe)
Snakes are amazing creatures. We humans have feared them, and been fascinated by them, throughout our entire history. You’d think, then, that we know everything there is to know about these creatures. But we don’t. In fact, there are an incredible number of facts about snakes we don’t know. The 13 snake facts presented below […]
How Do Snakes Mate? (Warning: You May Be Sorry You Asked!)
The sex life of snakes is fascinating. And complicated. It turns out that different species differ greatly in how their sex organs are shaped, in how they give birth and in how they care for their young (which is generally not at all). Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of all are the male hemipenes. We’ll […]
Burmese Python: Pet Snake Or Bad Idea?
Most people should not own a Burmese python as a pet. They get very large (up to 20 feet long) and require a lot of time, space, money and patience to care for. Plus they live for over 20 years. Many owners end up abandoning their in the wild, because they can’t handle the responsibility. […]
How Long Can A Snake Go Without Heat?
How long a snake can go without heat depends on the snake species. But no snakes are able to produce body heat. That means that snakes in captivity rely on a constant supply of artificial heat and light. And it is up to us to supply that heat and light. But what if something happens […]
Water Snakes In Texas (Everything You Need To Know)
Few things scare people more than encountering a snake while swimming in a river or lake. Even if you never see one, just knowing they’re in a lake will keep many people out. And there are several species of water snakes in Texas. The good news is: none of them are poisonous. The bad news […]
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Sunbeam Snake Care (Ultimate Guide For Beginners And General Info)
Sunbeam snakes are stunning, but you won’t get to see their beauty often. They only shimmer their rainbow colors in direct sunlight or under the right artificial lighting. But because they like to spend much of their time underground, they rarely show off their natural beauty. They also like to be left alone and they […]
Banana Ball Python (Snake Care Guide With Pictures)
Yellow snakes are so cool. And the Banana Ball Python is one of the coolest Not only do these Banana Snakes look amazing, but they are actually one of the easiest snakes to care for. The only real issue is their lifespan, which we’ll get into below. Apart from that, they’re non-venomous, docile and small. […]
Black Rat Snake Facts (Plus Care Guide For New Pet Owners)
I know it doesn’t have the most appealing name. But the black rat snake is actually very appealing. It makes a great pet, especially for people in North America and Europe. That’s because its natural habitat is North America, so you won’t have to alter the environment much in the enclosure to keep it comfortable. […]
Grass Snake Care (Ultimate Guide To Caring For Grass Snakes)
Grass snake care is not overly involved. Creating the right environment in the enclosure is easier than with many other snakes. They may be a bit pickier with their food, but most will happily eat thawed mice. If your snake was caught in the wild, you may have to train it first, which could mean […]
Do Ball Pythons Make Good Pets?
Are you a new snake owner? Then the ball python is an excellent choice. It is a small, docile snake that makes for a great pet. It does not take up much space and is not as sensitive to changes in its environment as some other species. It is also not aggressive and is harmless […]
Are Ringneck Snakes Poisonous?
The Ringneck snake looks like the perfect pet, right? I mean, that distinctive neck ring actually makes it look like it is already wearing a collar! If the snake did have a collar with an up-to-date identification tag, it would tell you that the ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus) is mildly venomous. It would also tell […]
Carpet Python Facts (9 Fascinating Facts You Need To Know)
Why is the carpet python such a popular pet? There are a few reasons, actually. For one, it is a python. But it’s not as large as most pythons. And it’s not tiny like the ball python. Basically, it means you can own a python, without actually having to care for a gigantic snake. In […]
Do Corn Snakes Bite?
Corn snakes have a reputation as great beginner snakes. They are docile, easy to care for, not too picky, and beautiful to boot. But do corn snakes bite at all? Or is that not something you have to worry about with these gentle creatures. They’re non-venomous and one look at the tiny teeth will tell […]
Funny Snake Names – Great Name Ideas For Your Pet Snake
Naming your pets is always fun. And that is even more true with snakes. There are more than 3,000 snake species in the world. They are a fascinating, intelligent, mysterious breed with their forked tongues flicking this way and that. They deserve a unique, clever and, yes, funny name. You can really have a lot […]
Keeping Venomous Snakes (Guide To Deadly Snakes As Pets)
Most people avoid deadly snakes at all costs. They exist on six continents and are feared on all six. For good reason. But we also find them fascinating. And some of us find them so fascinating that we want one (or more) of our own. But keeping venomous snakes is not easy. They are aggressive […]