Pet Snakes

How to Bathe a Snake

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There are a number of reasons to bathe a pet snake, and really, it's quite easy as most snakes love soaking in a warm tub now and then. Bathing your snake helps relieve constipation, kills mites and promote shedding if the skin does not easily ... more »

How to Become a Snake Charmer

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Many people fear snakes, but there are a select few who aspire to not only work with snakes but to be able to charm them into submission. If you possess the undeniable drive to be a snake charmer, keep reading. With a whole lot of knowledge and a ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Boa Constrictor

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Not everyone is satisfied with a traditional domestic pet. After all, dog and cat food comes in bags, not wriggling around in small pet store cages. Plus, you don't get the added bonus of watching a dog or cat squeeze the life out of its prey ... 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 remove a rattlesnake from your yard

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Removing a rattlesnake from your yard.. more »

How to Avoid Buying Certain Snakes

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Owning an exotic pet is a decision that requires the person to spend time researching the pet that they desire. Exotic pets, such as snakes, require additional care that many traditional pets don't need. Another thing you should keep in mind when ... more »

How to Build a Snake Cage

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Building a cage for your snake can be a fun and satisfying project. There are a variety of snakes, so do some research on your snake and use your local pet store as a resource before you begin... more »

How to Clean up After a Pet Snake

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If you have recently purchased a snake, you may be unsure of how to clean up after the pet. In order to keep your snake healthy you will have to clean its habitat from time to time. Set aside some time on a daily and weekly basis to tidy up after ... more »

How to Play With a Pet Snake

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Snakes have not been traditionally considered to be cuddly pets. It would be unusual to venture down the reptile aisle in the pet store and discover a selection of snake toys. However, by using sensitivity and a deft touch, both the snake and the ... more »

How to Breed Corn Snakes

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If you're going to breed corn snakes, it's very important become completely familiar with the snake and its habits. Corn snakes can live in captivity for up to ten years, so make sure you know what you are going to do with the babies. This breed ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Corn Snake

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Pet corn snakes make excellent pets for any snake lover. Even someone new to the care and keeping of snakes would do well to begin with one. You can buy a baby corn snake in nearly any pet store. Beautifully colored, even tempered, they make ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Garter Snake

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Garter snakes make an excellent pet for those who've never owned a snake before, and are wonderful first pets for children. Garter snakes come in a variety of species but are all fairly small, easy to care for, and friendly... more »

How to care for a snake

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A guide to everything you need to know about how to properly care for a pet snake... more »

How to Catch a Common Garter Snake

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Garter snakes are part of the thamnophis genus. They have colored strips on a checkered or solid color background. Typically the stripes are red or yellow but they have the ability to change their stripe color to allow them to camouflage in their ... more »

How to Catch a Snake

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Snakes are interesting creatures, and more often than not, they're not dangerous. However, if there is any doubt about a snake and whether or not it's venomous, don't try catching it. You will likely be putting yourself at risk... 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 Feed a Snake Frozen Food

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Feeding frozen food to a pet snake is better for both the food and the snake. Most snake owners feed rodents to their pet. Unfortunately, rodents can inflict injuries with their teeth and claws. To prevent any problems with live food, follow ... more »

How to Give a Pet Snake a Shot

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When it is necessary to give a pet snake a shot, you may not have the option of going to the veterinarian. You may instead have to give the snake a shot yourself. Follow these steps to learn how to give your pet snake a shot... more »

How to Handle Corn Snakes

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Corn snakes are believed to be one of the more desirable species of snakes to have as a pet, especially for first-time owners. They are not overly aggressive and are easier to care for and handle than other snakes. There are, however, some things ... 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 Know if a Pet Snake is Ill

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Snakes, like most animals, will instinctively hide an illness to avoid becoming vulnerable to predators. Furthermore, snakes lack the expressiveness of mammalian pets that allow the pet owner to tell if an illness is present. However, by becoming ... more »

How to Sell a Pet Snake

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If you're in the market to sell a pet snake, you'll have to do some basic research as you prepare for your big sale. Ready your pet snake for sale by finding out what species of snake you have, its care requirements and its market value... more »

How to Buy a Snake Terrarium

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Snakes can be real escape artists. A snake house that stays warm and humid and provides the snake his privacy without allowing him to escape is optimal... more »

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