Pet Snakes

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...

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...

Snakes are intriguing pets and excellent escape artists. Their cages must not only be secure to prevent escape, but able to contain the proper atmosphere including warmth, moisture and humidity...

Reptiles as pets? I know, it is very interesting. However, I would like to share a few things with you as you seek to take care of your reptilian pet.

Having a pet snake is not as unusual as it used to be. These easy-to-care-for pets are gaining in popularity as more information pertaining to their care and keeping becomes readily available....

Snakes are inquisitive and will investigate every inch of their habitat for a place to slither out into the world. Whether you have chosen to use an all-glass enclosure or a cage with mesh or fine...

A guide on how to accustom your pet snake to being held.

On of the most expensive parts of the snake hobby is the cost of the cages. Most of us at one time or another have priced out various store bought solutions and found them to be overly expensive....

Now of course they shed on their own, but every now and then they do require help.

If you have decided to keep a snake as a pet, then you will need to make a snake cage. It is interesting to watch a snake, so you will want to make sure that the cage you are making offers a good...

Easy info on feeding your California king snake.

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.

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.

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.

Caring for a pet snake is different than caring for a pet dog or pet cat. Snakes require specific living conditions and food in order to thrive. As a result, it’s important to understand...

Corn snakes need a light in their cage for health reasons and so you can see them. Learn how to pick out the right light for corn snake cages in this free pet care video.

Find out what heat source to use for a snake cage in this free video.

Learn how to properly introduce a snake to its cage in this free video.

Learn how to control the humidity in a snake cage in this free video.

Find out what type of lid to use for a snake cage in this free video.

Find out what type of substrate to use for a snake cage in this free video.

Learn what snake cage furniture is and how to choose it for your pet snake in this free video.

Find out where to put your snake cage in your home in this free video.

Get a brief introduction to setting up a snake cage in this free video.

Blood pythons need to be kept in a proper cage. Learn how to pick out a blood python habitat cage with expert tips on caring for snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Proper lighting for your blood python cage is important. Learn how to light a blood python cage with expert tips on caring for snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Heating is important for your blood python. Learn how to properly heat a blood python cage with expert tips on caring for snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

A good thermometer is important when caring for a blood python. Learn how to pick the best cage thermometer with expert tips on caring for snakes in this free exotic pet care video.

Spotted pythons need a large enough cage or enclosure to grow into as they can get three to four feet long. Learn more about picking a python cage with tips from a reptile expert in this free...

Proper heating in a spotted python cage is important for the snakes digestion. Learn about heating a spotted python cage with tips from a reptile expert in this free video for snake owners.

Snakes can make for both fun and interesting pets. They can provide their owners with years of relatively trouble free and educational ownership. In order to keep your snake happy, his living...

When your rambunctious and fearless child brings home a garden snake and asks to keep it for a few days, you need more than a shoebox to keep it in. You need to make a snake cage fast, but how do...

Owning a snake as a pet can be a delightful experience. You wouldn’t think that they require much besides a place to stay and food. However, like any pet they require daily maintenance and...

Mites and ticks cause serious problems in captive reptiles. If left untreated, they consume enough blood to cause a life-threatening case of anemia. Mites and ticks transmit pathogens such as...

This article will tell you how to care for a Kingsnake, corsnake and milksnake. I will dispell all the things that big chain pet stores tell you is the right way.

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Snakes can eat pet shop brand food, but they prefer to consumer living treats. It's a fascinating to watch a snake eat a rodent or lizard, though it isn't for the faint of heart. The following...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

A healthy snake is clean and odorless, so observing the pet's general appearance and behavior while keeping its environment clean may actually be all the grooming that is needed. You may also need...