Articles on Pet Snakes

How to Clean Out a Snake Tank

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Cleaning a snake tank is not that difficult. The main purpose is to promote the health of your slithery friend. It will also be less smelly and more hygienic for you. This article discusses steps to clean a pet snake's habitat... more »

How to Feed a Pet Snake

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If you're a new pet snake owner, you may have been attracted to owning a snake because of its minimal feeding requirements. However, feeding pet snakes requires research and can be a little daunting for the squeamish. You need to take the time to ... more »

How to Identify a Poisonous Copperhead Snake

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Agkistradon contortix, more commonly known as the Copperhead snake, bites more people in the United States than any other snake each year. If a person is bitten by a Copperhead snake and is able to identify it there is a better chance for proper ... more »

How to Raise Snakes

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Regardless of whether you raise snakes for profit or have them for a pet, the process is still the same. Raising a snake to sell can be profitable but depending on the state and the type of snake, you may need a permit to do both. If the snake is ... more »

How to Recognize a North American Poisonous Snake

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You are working in your backyard when suddenly you happen upon a snake curled up and hissing. Would you know what type of snake it was but more importantly, whether it was poisonous or not? This article will arm you with that information. Read on ... more »

How to Smuggle a Snake on a Plane

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Smuggling a snake on a plane is a tricky business given the amount of technology available to nosy airport workers. It's a job suited to a movie icon like Samuel L. Jackson; but a few simple steps can help the average Joe smuggle a snake onto a ... more »

How to Breed a Pet Snake

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Pet snake breeding varies slightly between each type of snake, but there are basic precautions that you should take to ensure your pet snake’s health both before and after breeding. Keep in mind that you can often breed your snake with the male ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Snake

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Buying a pet snake requires almost as much responsibility as the practical ownership of one. Check the legality of pet snake ownership in your city, decide on a reputable seller and make sure that all of your pet snake's living needs are met ... more »

How to Care for a Corn Snake

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Corn snakes are a very hardy reptile and a good first snake to buy. They reach an average adult length of 4 feet and come in a variety of colors. Corn snakes live an average of 10 years in captivity. The corn snake is nocturnal and will provide ... more »

How to Care for Corn Snakes

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Corn snakes are one of the most popular reptile pets due to their color variations, low cost and docile nature. Although corn snakes are easy to care for, they share some of the same requirements that most reptiles need to stay healthy... more »

How to Choose Healthy Reptiles

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When you shop for a new reptile, you want to look for the healthiest potential pet possible. Sick reptiles can spread disease to other pets and can also end up costing you a lot of money in vet bills. Check over each reptile closely to look for ... more »

How to Feed a Mouse to a Corn Snake

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A corn snake typically makes a good pet snake because they rarely bite and are generally passive. It is a constrictor snake, which means it wraps its body around its prey to suffocate it before eating. In the wild, you can find them in corn ... more »

How to Feed Pet Snakes

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Keeping a pet snake requires special care. If you are a new snake owner, feeding a snake will take some research to familiarize yourself with your snake's eating habits. Without the proper knowledge on how to feed your snake, you may cause ... more »

How to Increase the Humidity in a Snake Cage

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When we think of pet care, the things that we usually think of first are feeding, grooming and medical care for our pets. For all snakes, especially tropical snakes, the humidity level in the cage is also a major consideration. If a pet lives in ... more »

How to Keep a Pet Garter Snake

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The garter snake is the single most widely distributed reptile in North America. Its relatively docile nature and its frequent presence on lawns and flower beds have earned it the affable nickname of "garden snake." Because of the garter's calm ... more »

How to Know that Turtle is having Sex

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If you see the turtles riding each other ,that might be a sign that they are having sex. But I think these marine creatures are just like any other animals knows how to breed themselves. But sometimes mounting each other it does not mean mating ... more »

How to Spot a Corn Snake

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A corn snake, which resemblesIndian corn, is common in the southern and eastern parts of the United States. It's sometimes called a red rat snake. When running across a snake in the wild, you need to determine whether it's dangerous or not. You ... more »

How to Breed Garter Snakes

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Sometimes breeding snakes can be as simple as putting them in the same cage, but oftentimes, it requires a bit more work. With a lot of planning and care for both your male and female garter snake, you should be able to breed some baby snakes... more »

How to Select a Pet Snake

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If something furry isn't your idea of a fun pet but something scaly is, then a pet snake might be what you're looking for. There are several species of snakes that make good pets and learning more about them will help you decide which to select. ... more »

How to Care for a Boa Constrictor

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Boa constrictors are large snakes that originally live in areas from Mexico to the southern tip of South America. Many people around the world have boa constrictors for household pets. There is a special way that you should care for a boa ... more »

How to Care for a California King Snake

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Snakes make great pets and the California King snake is no different. There are some basic essentials to caring for your new snake that will keep him happy and healthy. Owning a snake can be a very rewarding experience and fun to show to your ... more »

How to Care for a Pet Snake

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Deciding to own a pet snake is no small affair. You should do some research to choose an appropriate species and learn how to care for it. Once you've decided on a pet snake, follow these tips to care for your new reptilian friend and help it thrive... more »

How to Care for a Reticulated Python

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Reticulated pythons make fascinating pets, but are not for the beginning snake owner. This species grows longer than any other snake, is very strong and can behave aggressively and unpredictably at feeding time. Learn the care requirements of a ... more »

How to Care for Ball Pythons

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Ball pythons are an ideal beginner's pet for the snake aficionado, because their mature size is manageable and they have a docile temperament. Provide your ball python with a few necessities and enjoy years of companionship with this gentle reptile... more »

How to Charm a Snake

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Charming a snake like the New Delhi street peddlers in India appears dangerous and brave. Yet, you have never seen nor heard of an Indian peasant losing their life charming a cobra. Finding the skill to charm a snake proves to be an interesting ... more »

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