Pet Snakes

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...

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 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...

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...

Emerald tree boa snakes are arboreal snakes, meaning they will spend most of their lives in trees. Find out more emerald tree boa snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on...

A red-tail boa snake is usually a well-mannered exotic pet, but they can get very large. Get more red-tail boa snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

Sand boa snakes live most of their life underground, with head and body shape designed to help them burrow. Learn more sand boa snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on...

The Columbian rainbow boa snake is a constrictor snake, meaning that it squeezes its prey to death by stopping the blood flow of the prey. Learn more Columbian rainbow boa snake information from a...

Stargazing syndrome is not a disease, but rather a symptom of other diseases, disorders and injuries. Stargazing occurs when a reptile's nervous system is compromised, causing it to contort and...

Calci-Sand substrate has pro's and con's for sand boa constrictors. Learn about calci-sand for your sand boa with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Feeding sand boa constrictors frozen food is never a good idea. Learn how to de-thaw sand boa food with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Substrate, or bedding, is important for a sand boa constrictor. Learn about the best substrate for your snake with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Keep your sand boa safe by taking precautions with the heating unit. Learn more safety tips for heating devices with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Having a thermometer for your sand boa's cage is important to keep the habitat properly heated. Learn about different snake cage thermometers with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic...

Heat is very important for sand boa constrictors. Learn how to place the thermometer to get the proper heat reading in the cage with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

UVB lighting is very important for happy and healthy sand boa constrictors. Learn how to properly light your sand boa cage with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Sand boa constrictors are used to warm temperatures so properly heating the cage is important. Learn how to heat a sand boa's cage with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Interested in owning a pet sand boa constrictor? Learn how to pick out the best sand boa for your lifestyle with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Having the right cage habitat for a sand boa is important. Learn how to set up a sand boa cage with expert tips on owning snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

From boa constrictors to king snakes, snakes come in all different sizes so it's important to get the right size tank. Watch expert tips on picking a snake tank in this free video.

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...

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...

Owning a boa constrictor often seems cool or neat when first started, but the excitement quickly wears off. The constrictor can grow to over 10 feet long and weigh more than 50 pounds by age two....