Pet Snakes

Most species of pet snakes can be fed whole, pre-killed prey. Snake owners don't need to make their own food in these cases. However, not all snakes are as easy to feed. Some species, like garter...

Regularly disinfecting your snake cages is important because it helps to prevent the spread of diseases and bacteria that can accumulate in an unkempt cage. Using Betadine to disinfect snake cages...

Ball pythons are known scientifically as python regius. Bull pythons are also know as royal pythons and regal phythons. They are fairly easy to maintain, and do not have bad tempers.

Maintaining a herpetology, or reptile, hobby can be exciting and enriching for many lifestyles, but it is important to practice proper cleaning of your tanks to prevent the growth and spread of...

Telling the difference between a male and a female python isn't as easy as determining the sex of most other living creatures. To determine gender, you have two options. You can either view the...

Boa constrictors are nocturnal reptiles that can grow up to 13 feet in length, according to the Canadian Museum of Nature. Their diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as mice or rats. The...

A boa (boa constrictor) is a large snake found in most areas of Mexico and Argentina. Some people have attempted to keep boa constrictors as pets, but this is illegal and not encouraged by animal...

Boa constrictors are one of the flagship members of the family Boidae, a collection of some 40 species of constricting snakes. While the family includes the world's heftiest serpent---the great...

Boa constrictors are nocturnal reptiles that hunt at night using heat-sensitive scales. Their life expectancy is dependent on their habitat, diet and ability to evade predators.

Even though cedar chips and pine chips are used commonly as the bottom layer for reptile aquariums, the chips are actually very bad for the reptile. Cedar and pine give off fumes that cause skin...

Snake racks are shelving units set up to keep multiple snakes in one place. They are space-efficient and make it easy to access the snakes. They are also a great way to store hatchling snakes. You...

If you own boa constrictors and want to breed them, you're already sold on the virtues of these handsome snakes. Their impressive size, docile natures and attractive markings have made them a...

The green tree snake is by far one of the more abundant and common tree snakes. They are usually found in the northern tropics and eastern Australia. They are thin, whip-like, and vary in color...

Though snakes in the wild have no trouble catching live mice, snakes in captivity should only be fed dead mice. Placing a live mouse in an enclosed space with a snake could cause the mouse to...

The northern water snake is a nonvenomous, beneficial snake commonly found around lakes, streams and freshwater marshes ranging from southern Ontario to North Carolina. Although they don't display...

Corn snakes make excellent pets and are relatively easy to care for. Like all reptiles, corn snakes are cold-blooded, which means they cannot control their body temperature. Instead, their...

Incredibly varied in both size, type and variety, there are more than 100 different species of snakes in North America alone, according to information from the University of Pittsburgh. Despite...

Snakes are immensely popular pets, whether tiny garter snakes good for beginners or large boa constrictors often raised by expert keepers. However, snakes are relatively delicate creatures that...

Snake owners face many challenges. Their pets are often feared and misunderstood. Veterinary care requires a veterinarian who is knowledgeable about snakes. Grocery stores don't stock snake food...

Sand boas are healthy breeders, especially when they are mature and of breeding size. The trick to breeding sand boas is simulating the conditions in which they would breed in the wild. These...

Ball pythons are a wonderful and entertaining pet that are easy to care for and can happily live their lives in just a 20-gallon glass aquarium. Never let the python be exposed to temperatures...

The Kenyan sand boa, also known as the East African sand boa, is one of the more commonly bred breeds of sand boa in the United States. When attempting to breed a pair of sand boas, take care in...

Snakes are very interesting animals. They are relatively easy to catch too! Here are a few tips to snatch yourself a snake.

The brown water snake undergoes the same life cycle stages as all other water snakes, along with most garter snakes. Brown water snakes are primarily found in bodies of water in Texas, Iowa and...

Having a pet snake can be fun and exciting. It is best for you and your snake to make sure its cage is secure and he cannot find his way out. If your snake does find a way to escape, however,...

The Water Moccasin or Cotton Mouth snake is one of the most venomous pit vipers found mainly in the south eastern part of the United States. This article will explain how to identify this awesome...

Mites are small parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal. You may notice that your snake has a mite infestation if you see small black dots (though they can also be red or orange) moving...

In the words of Indiana Jones: "Why'd it have to be snakes?" There's nothing worse for me than discovering a snake in the garden. Perhaps it's the sliminess or just not knowing whether...

Boa constrictors primarily live in rainforest clearings and range from Central to South America. They are large, carnivorous snakes with distinctive patterns on their heads and bodies.

Both cobras and rattlesnakes are dangerous and efficient predators. Both snakes can deliver fatal bites to humans, but they have different types of venom. Although the snakes are similar in the...

Boa constrictors are a thick-bodied snake that can weigh more than 100 pounds. Types of boa constrictor include Colombian, red-tail and albino. A loss of habitat and poor care by people keeping...

Snakes have a notorious negative connotation attached to their existence as a sign of evil. This may cause you to shy away from learning important facts about their habitat and environmental...

Each of the 50 states enforce particular regulations for the ownership, handling and disposition of venomous reptiles, such as some snakes and lizards. Some species, such as endangered ones, may...

Snakes are one of the most widely kept reptiles. Being reptiles, they're fragile by nature, but not picky when it comes to housing. Snake cages don't have to be an expensive endeavor. With a...

The Spitting Cobra is a jet black snake famous for its spitting fangs that eject venom into the eyes of its victim. The Black Spitting Cobra family includes three different snakes: the...

We’ve all seen the animal shows where they catch the snakes; and now you’re wondering how they do it. Before you ask the question “how do you catch a snake?”, you should first ask yourself if you...

In the wild, snakes eat a variety of animals, including frogs, small birds and other mammals. But captive snakes eat mostly mice and rats. What and how much to feed your snake depends on its age,...

The red diamond rattlesnake, also known as the red diamondback, is a large, venomous snake that lives in an area ranging from Southern California to the southern tip of the Baja California...

According to petplace.com, reptiles have existed on Earth for over 300 million years, after first evolving during the during the Upper Carboniferous period. Since that time, over 8,000 types of...

First of all, one must consider that the age-old saying and motto of many that, “The only good snake is a dead snake,” is simply not true! Many snakes are indispensable to the Earth’s...

Boa constrictors are very large, carnivorous snakes that slowly suffocate their prey before swallowing them whole. These snakes can grow as long as 13 feet. It's because of their mild temperament...

Pythons are a type of non-venomous snake found in Asia, Australia, and sub-Saharan Africa. One of the largest species of snake, pythons are most well-known for the way they kill their prey- by...

If your pet snake loves eating mice for dinner but does not care to eat them alive, then you may find yourself in the uncomfortable position of having to kill mice yourself. There must be a...

Learn how to catch the "Muck Monster" supposedly seen in West Palm Beach, Florida lagoon. Shows what will draw the "monster" in and how to capture it.

The rough green snake, Opheodrys aestivus, is typically known for its pleasant temperament, but this trait can vary between individuals. Most domesticated snakes are usually sweet and enjoy being...

Snake mites, ophionyssus natricis, are quick spreading, species-specific parasites that feed off the blood of living snakes. They are vectors for several blood borne pathogens, and can be deadly...

Many varieties of snakes can be kept as pets and each species has particular needs. Aesthetics are secondary to proper care. As long as the snake's needs are put first, the sky is the limit when...

Snakes are cold-blooded animals and therefore are unable to regulate body temperature. Instead, they rely on the ambient temperature of the environment. As such, it is important for snake owners...

If your snake is having difficulty shedding his skin, or is retaining part of his skin, this article will give you ways to help him out.