It's a common piece of advice with pets. If you want a pet, you should consider getting a second one, so they can keep each other company. Most animals prefer the company of the same species to the company of a human. And when you have to leave the home, your pet is not alone. It has a friend. But this advice does not apply to all pets. Some animals simply do not … [Read more...] about Can Two Ball Pythons Live Together? (Caution: Read Before You Try!)
Caring For A Snake
Snake Milker Salary (Everything You Need To Know)
I'm sure you already know this, but I'll make it clear anyway. Snakes do not produce milk. And snake milkers do not squeeze milk out of a snake like you would a cow. Snake milkers extract venom from snakes. But they also perform numerous other duties. Are they well-compensated for this? Is the snake milker salary enough to live off comfortably? You may be shocked … [Read more...] about Snake Milker Salary (Everything You Need To Know)
Corn Snake Tank Size (Plus Other Factors & Setup)
Corn snakes are easy to take care of. But you do need to provide them the essentials. Top of the list is a good enclosure. After all, that is where your pet will spend almost all of its time. Above all, you need to make sure the enclosure is large enough for your snake. What is the ideal corn snake tank size? Keep reading to learn the minimum sized tank a corn … [Read more...] about Corn Snake Tank Size (Plus Other Factors & Setup)
What Happens If A Snake Eats Something Too Big?
We've all heard the stories. Or even seen the images. Snakes swallowing things like alligators and huge cows. Or even humans. Perhaps the most famous image of recent times is that of an alligator that has eaten its way out of a snake's stomach after being swallowed. Both animals ended up dead. In other words, snakes eating huge prey definitely occurs. But what … [Read more...] about What Happens If A Snake Eats Something Too Big?
How To Convince Your Parents To Get A Snake
Parents just don't understand! Will Smith rapped it many years ago, and we have all felt it at some point in our lives. But as we get older, we realize that many times, our parents were right. When it comes to convincing your parents to get a snake, the key is to understand their concerns. Then you can address them one by one in a logical and reasoned … [Read more...] about How To Convince Your Parents To Get A Snake
How Often Do Ball Pythons Poop? (+Recognizing A Problem)
Have you noticed an absence of poop in your snake's life? Chances are, it's perfectly fine. Snakes go a long time between bowel movements. We'll cover the reasons for that below. But if you notice a change in the frequency of poops, there may be something wrong. So how often do ball pythons poop on average? And what should you look for to see if there is a … [Read more...] about How Often Do Ball Pythons Poop? (+Recognizing A Problem)
How Long Can A Ball Python Go Without Heat? (Not Long At All)
Snakes are cold blooded. The rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperatures. Ball pythons are tropical snakes, so they need an especially high ambient temperature. And an even higher basking temperature. That means they will not survive long without heat, especially in a colder climate. How long can a ball python go without heat? Keep … [Read more...] about How Long Can A Ball Python Go Without Heat? (Not Long At All)
Can Corn Snakes Eat Crickets? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
Corn snakes love to eat rodents like mice. And that is what most corn snake owners feed their pet. Frozen mice are easy to buy and store. They are also easy to feed and snakes love them. But what if you don't want to feed your snake rodents all the time? Can corn snakes eat crickets or other insects. And do they make a good source of food for snakes? Keep … [Read more...] about Can Corn Snakes Eat Crickets? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
Can Ball Pythons Eat Fish? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
The standard food for ball pythons are mice or rats. They eat a lot of those in the wild, and it is the easiest food to feed them in captivity. But those are not the only options. If you prefer not to feed your ball python rats or mice, there are other things you can feed them. Are fish one of those other options? Can ball pythons eat fish, or is it better to stick … [Read more...] about Can Ball Pythons Eat Fish? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
What Do Baby Garter Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed Them)
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)