Pet Snakes Videos

A snake goes through many transition stages in their life cycle, such as hatching from an egg, reaching sexual maturity and growing old. Learn how a neonate snake matures into an adult snake in...

A phylum is a classification system that scientist use to describe the animal kingdom, and a snake's phylum is classified under Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Reptilia, order Squamata and...

Snake eggs hatch at different times depending on their species; however, most snake eggs incubate for about 60 days. Identify snake eggs by their leathery, soft texture with the help of this free...

Not all snakes hibernate, but most snakes that hibernate do so during the cold months of fall and winter. Learn how a snake prepares for hibernation by eating and recognizing temperature or...

A snake grows by shedding it skins, and depending on the age of the snake, the skin may be shed every week or once a year. Discover how a snake sheds its skin using its natural environment with...

When keeping a snake in captivity, there are several different types of enclosures to use, such as aquariums and commercial housing units; however, make sure the snake's environmental needs are...

Snake's use their tongue to smell, which is used to sense movement, distance, prey and predators. Find out how the Jacobsen's organ is used to help a snake survive in this free video on snakes...

Before a snake starts to shed its skin, their color becomes dull, and their eyes turn a bluish hue; then, a snake begins shedding its skin by rubbing a nose against something hard. Find out more...

The distance of a snake's strike depends on the type of snake and the snake's size; however, most experts agree that a snake can strike anywhere from half to two-thirds for their body length....

Garter snakes, often called garden snakes, can have between seven to 87 babies. Identify garter snakes by learning their markings with this free video from a reptile specialist.

Wild snake feeding habits depend on the availability of food; however, a captive snake will generally eat either once a month or once a week. Learn the feeding habits of captive king snakes, rat...

Depending on the species of the snake, snake eyes can be black, colored, slit vertically or slit horizontally. Find out how these variations in snake's eyes can help them capture pray, in this...

Snakes crawl using two methods: horizontal undulation, which creates locomotion through side-to-side movement, and rectilinear progression, which allows them to walk on their ribcage. Identify how...

Snakes move in the water by using horizontal undulatory progression, which flattens their inner belly in order to glide through the water with ease. Learn about the benefits of moving in the water...

Snakes identify movement by using three primary senses, which include the sense of touch, smell and heat, and by using their Jacobson's Organ, snakes can judge the distance and direction of...

Young corn snakes will usually feed on small mice and lizards. Feed a young corn snake with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile pets video.

California King snakes make great pets because of their small size and good temperament. Give a California King snake the best care with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free...

Proper care of an injured garden or garter snake depends on the nature and severity of the injury. Learn how to care for injured garden snakes with tips from a certified animal control officer in...

Repelling snakes requires eliminating rodents and hiding places. Keep the grass mowed and repel snakes with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile pets video.

A Python snake's diet depends on their type and size. Learn why to feed a Python frozen rodents from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile pets video.

Ball Python snakes make great pets because of their smaller size and docile behavior. However Ball Pythons can be picky eaters so get feeding tips from a certified animal control officer in this...

Habitats for Python snakes include deserts and tropical rain forests, depending on the type of python. Learn about Python habitats with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free...

Buying a captive-born Python snake from a reputable breeder is highly recommended. Before buying a Python, check for health issues with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free...

Red-Tail boa snakes tend to be nervous and require special care to keep as pets. Learn the difference between a Red-Tail boa and a common boa with tips from a certified animal control officer in...

Identifying snakes is difficult to do accurately. Identify snakes using field guides and the Internet with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile pets video.

Taking care of snakes requires first identifying the species of the snake and learning about its needs. Get the right snake and learn to care for it with tips from a certified animal control...

Snake cages come in different shapes, materials and sizes. Whether buying a snake cage on the Internet or from a commercial snake cage builder, get buying tips from a certified animal control...

Snake cages can be made with a variety of materials including Plexiglas, wood and plastic. Save money and make a snake cage with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile...

A Python snake usually live for 20 to 25 years. Consider a Python snake's life span before purchasing with information from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile pets video.

Corn snakes are common throughout the United States, often found in corn fields feeding on mice. Get more corn snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

King snakes tend to be quite docile when kept as pets, but they can eat other snakes of the same size, so it is important to house king snakes separately. Discover more king snake information from...

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...

Spotted python snakes are an easy going python species that make great, tame exotic pets. Get more spotted python snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

Milk snakes are non-venomous snakes and are generally flighty and nervous when kept as pets. Find out more milk snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

Blood pythons get their name from the deep red color they can produce. Discover more blood python snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

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...

Learn pet snake safety and how to keep your pet snake safe, in this free video on pet snake care.

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Learn how to determine the sex of a King Snake - free video on pet snake care.

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Learn how to choose a snake terrarium for your pet snake - free video.

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Learn about the various characteristics of King Snakes - free video on pet snake care.

In this free video clip series, our expert will show you how to choose the type of reptile best suited for your home. When choosing a pet snake, there are many things to consider, such as the...