Pet Snakes

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,...

Many people purchase pets without knowing how to properly care for them. A lot of research is needed to care for the animal properly. Reptiles are a lot more work, due to most people not knowing...

Garden snakes can make good pets because they have a docile and harmless nature. They are relatively easy to find so there isn’t much expense in acquiring one. They do not get too large,...

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.

Boa constrictors are large non-poisonous snakes native to South America. Because of habitat loss, all of the sub-species of boa are considered endangered. In captivity they are even-tempered and...

Are you ready to feed your snake large prey items? Make sure you understand what type of food the snake you are considering requires. Learn how to choose a snake from an industry professional in...

Thoroughly thawing spotted python food is very important. Learn how to thaw frozen mice with tips from a reptile expert in this free video for snake owners.

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...

It is common for pet snakes to not eat when they feel stressed. A change in environment is one of the biggest causes of stress in snakes. Therefore, if you just brought a new pet snake home, and...

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....

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...

Corn snakes have relatively few health problems when their owners meet their basic needs for food, water and environment. If your corn snake does develop an illness, the signs are subtle, so you...

All pets require food, including young pet snakes. Since you can't buy a bag of Snake Chow at the local retail store, you'll need to purchase pinkie mice for snake food. Pinkie mice are young...

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...