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What Do Baby Garter Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed Them)

Last updated January 1, 2023 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

What Do Baby Garter Snakes Eat

Are you simply curious? Or do you have a pet baby garter snake? I ask, because the answer is going to be different. Wild snakes eat all kinds of things that you shouldn't, or probably don't want to, feed them in captivity. It is always best to feed pet snakes foods that are easy to find. Of course, they should also be things they enjoy. So what do baby garter … [Read more...] about What Do Baby Garter Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed Them)

How Many Mice Should I Feed My Ball Python?

Last updated December 22, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

How Many Mice Should I Feed My Ball Python

If there is one thing that most surprises new ball python owners, it is how much their new pet eats. Or should I say: how little? Ball pythons, and snakes in general, eat far less than you might expect. More accurately: they eat far less often. True, they eat large meals for their size. But then they go weeks, even months, before their next meal. So, how many … [Read more...] about How Many Mice Should I Feed My Ball Python?

Can You House Ball Pythons Together? (Read Before Trying It!)

Last updated October 29, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

Can You House Ball Pythons Together

Housing two (or more) ball pythons together makes a lot of sense. You save space and money on enclosures and other accessories. And the snakes are the same species. Obviously, they will be happy to have a friend, right? Not so fast. Snakes are solitary creatures by nature. They do not hang out together in the wild. What does that mean for us, if we would like to … [Read more...] about Can You House Ball Pythons Together? (Read Before Trying It!)

How To Tell If A Snake Is Happy (14 Dead Giveaways)

Last updated October 17, 2022 By Gordon Wilson 1 Comment

How To Tell If A Snake Is Happy

You want you pet snake to be happy. That is only natural. Every pet owner wants their pet to live a happy and healthy life. Well, every good pet owner. With some pets, like dogs, it is easy to tell when they are happy and when they are depressed. With other, like snakes, it is not so simple. Snakes do not exhibit any emotions to give away how they feel. In … [Read more...] about How To Tell If A Snake Is Happy (14 Dead Giveaways)

How Do Baby Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed Them)

Last updated January 1, 2023 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

How Do Baby Snakes Eat

Do you have a baby snake and you want to know what to feed it? Or are you simply curious? Either way, "how do baby snakes eat?" is a good question. They are not mammals, so they obviously do not feed on their mother's milk. Does that mean they emerge ready to go out and hunt immediately? Not quite. But it's not far off either. While it does depend on the … [Read more...] about How Do Baby Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed Them)

Septicemia In Snakes (Everything You Need To Know)

Last updated May 30, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

Septicemia In Snakes

Septicemia in snakes is deadly. Unfortunately, it is also common. Luckily, it is curable, if you detect it early enough. We'll show you how. It is also preventable. All it takes are some common sense measures. We'll cover all of those, too. In fact, we're going to cover everything you need to know about this potentially deadly problem, to ensure it does not … [Read more...] about Septicemia In Snakes (Everything You Need To Know)

Can Snakes Have Seizures? (What Spasms And Twitching Indicate)

Last updated May 19, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

Can Snakes Have Seizures

Have you ever seen your pet snake spasm? Few things are scarier. It is obvious your snake has no control over its movement. It is scared and that scares you. But what is the reason for the spasm? Can snakes have seizures or is it something else? Keep reading to learn why snakes sometimes twitch like this, if it is a seizure, and what you can do about … [Read more...] about Can Snakes Have Seizures? (What Spasms And Twitching Indicate)

How To Bathe A Snake (And Why They Rarely Need Baths)

Last updated May 30, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

How To Bathe A Snake

Chances are you will have to bathe your snake at some point. In fact, it might be a good idea to do so occasionally, to prevent pests. But in many cases, it isn't necessary at all. And you certainly don't need to bathe a snake as often as many owners seem to believe. If you do need to give it a bath, you'll want to know how to bathe a snake properly. Doing it … [Read more...] about How To Bathe A Snake (And Why They Rarely Need Baths)

How To Tell The Sex Of A Snake (Multiple Methods)

Last updated May 30, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

How To Tell The Sex Of A Snake

Not everyone needs to know the sex of their snake. It’s really only important if you are housing multiple snakes in the same enclosure, or if you plan on breeding snakes. But it’s still nice to know, even if you only have a single snake. Unfortunately, telling the sex of a snake is not as simple as it is with a dog or cat. A snake’s sex organs are internal, so there … [Read more...] about How To Tell The Sex Of A Snake (Multiple Methods)

Breeding Rats For Snake Food (Everything You Need To Know)

Last updated October 20, 2022 By Gordon Wilson Leave a Comment

Breeding Rats For Snake Food

Breeding your own rats or mice for your snake can save you money. But it means taking care of more animals. If you only own a snake or two, it simply is not worth it. You can find any size rat or mouse on Amazon these days (see here) and they don't cost that much. Of course, those are always frozen. If you want to feed your snake live rats (not generally a good … [Read more...] about Breeding Rats For Snake Food (Everything You Need To Know)

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