Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

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...

King snakes are very popular reptiles in the pet trade thanks to their convenient size and relative calmness. Adding to their popularity is the fact that several king snakes, like the California...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

No matter the type of snake you have there are several easy steps you can take to ensure safety for both you and your pet during feeding time.

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...

Owning a pet snake may not be as crazy as it sounds. If you suffer from bird, cat or dog allergies your choices may be down to reptiles or fish. Snakes are often a low-maintenance pet that can...

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...

Many species of snake are lurking throughout the world. Smaller ones can be deadly, but only the largest ones can swallow full grown men! Then again, enormous snakes tend to constrict their...

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...

Owning a pet snake requires much more care than many people may realize. There is a lot to learn about the habitat requirements, dietary needs and especially the proper health care of your pet...

Learn the easiest way to measure a snakes length or diameter. This method is simple and easy, involving a piece of string or rope with small diameter but longer than the snake being measured.

Have you just purchased a corn snake and now don't know how to feed it? This article will show you how. Corn snakes are very docile reptiles which make them popular pet snakes. Their name comes...

The California King Snake, called "king" because it eats other snakes, is an American constrictor with alternating bands of black and cream, reddish-brown and cream and red and cream scale color.

Corn snakes (Elaphe guttata guttata) are colubrids native to the eastern United States. Toted as the perfect first snake due to their modest size, calm personalities and the wide array of color...

Small snakes can be comfortable living in a large aquarium, as long as you provide the amount and type of decorations that will make the snake feel at home. The tank decorations also are the...

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...

Snakes shed their skins regularly, the frequency of which depends on the species and age of the snake. The main reason snakes shed is because they outgrow their old skin. Unlike humans, a snake's...

Raising reptiles as a hobby can sometimes gain you a few extra dollars, as well. Boa constrictors are a popular choice because they are a beautiful snake that many people buy as pets. Raising them...

California King snakes are beautiful and relatively easy to care for. They are one of the most docile of pets to keep, and are uniquely beautiful with dramatic colors of black and white. Some...

The boa constrictor is a reptile common enough to be identified by most but not common enough to be fully understood. There are many different types of boas from different regions. While these...

Different species of snakes have different diets, but young snakes will usually eat small fish, frogs, lizards, insects or earthworms. Discover why a baby snake that has been captured may be...

Copperheads eat a variety of things, depending on their size, including crickets, cicadas, small lizards, frogs and small mice. Discover how copperheads use their tail tips to lure prey with help...

Pythons are snakes that come from Asia, Australia and Africa, and they are often identified by the vestibular limbs that exist underneath their tail. Learn about the reticulated python, which is...

The size of a king cobra depends somewhat on their region of origin, but the largest king cobra on record reached more than 18 feet. Learn more about king cobras, which average 12 to 14 feet in...

Corn snakes will usually feed on small lizards and small mice, and they are constrictors, meaning that they will suffocate their prey before feeding. Find out how many corn snakes that are kept as...

In general, milk snakes in the wild feed on smaller snakes, lizards and mice, and those that prefer feeding on lizards will have to be weened into feeding on rodents. Ween a milk snake off of the...

Ring-necked snakes are fairly small snakes that average between 12 and 18 inches, and have a gray or black top with a belly that is bright red, orange or yellow. Discover how ring-necked snakes...

Baby milk snakes are usually fairly small, so they prefer to feed on small lizards and small mice that have a lizard scent. Find out how milk snakes are fed as they get older with help from an...

A garter snake is a striped species of snake that usually feeds on fish or frogs, but some sub-species will feed on mice. Find out why garter snakes are often attracted to ponds with help from an...

Ring-necked snakes primarily feed on insects, earthworms, crickets and occasionally coral snakes. Learn more about ring-necked snakes and their eating habits with help from an advanced certified...

In order to take care of garden snakes, they should be fed fish, frogs and earthworms, and they should be set up in a typical aquarium at room temperature. Provide a water bowl that is big enough...

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...

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...

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...

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...