Few people want snakes in their homes or yards. Perhaps you have small pets or children. Or perhaps you simply don't like snakes. But many snake repellents contain toxic chemicals. Most of us would prefer not to have to resort to using dangerous chemicals to keep snakes away. Luckily, there are a number of natural snake repellents available. Keep reading for a … [Read more...] about Natural Snake Repellent (10 Homemade Snake Repellents)
Why Do Snakes Have Two Penises? (+How They Work)
Imagine having two penises. Think of all the advantages. Were you actually able to think of any? I wasn't. But I can think of plenty of drawbacks. For one, every men's room floor would be even more disgusting. So many guys have trouble aiming one penis. Two would be a complete disaster. But when it comes to snakes, there are reasons they have two … [Read more...] about Why Do Snakes Have Two Penises? (+How They Work)
Septicemia In Snakes (Everything You Need To Know)
Septicemia in snakes is deadly. Unfortunately, it is also common. Luckily, it is curable, if you detect it early enough. We'll show you how. It is also preventable. All it takes are some common sense measures. We'll cover all of those, too. In fact, we're going to cover everything you need to know about this potentially deadly problem, to ensure it does not … [Read more...] about Septicemia In Snakes (Everything You Need To Know)
How Do Snakes Digest Bones? (It’s Pretty Amazing!)
What's the one snake fact everyone knows? That they swallow their prey whole. Obviously this includes the bones. So what happens with those? Do they pass through the snake and end up in its poop? Or can snakes actually digest the bones, which is something us mammals can not do? And if that is the case, how do snakes digest bones? Keep reading for all the … [Read more...] about How Do Snakes Digest Bones? (It’s Pretty Amazing!)
Poisonous Snakes In The Philippines (Do You Need To Worry?)
The Philippines is a beautiful country. But it is also a dangerous one. As always, the biggest dangers are human. But there are plenty of poisonous snakes in the Philippines, too. The chances of encountering one on a trip are low. Even if you live there, the snakes all prefer to avoid humans. But contact is not impossible. It is never a bad idea to know what the … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In The Philippines (Do You Need To Worry?)
Can Snakes Have Seizures? (What Spasms And Twitching Indicate)
Have you ever seen your pet snake spasm? Few things are scarier. It is obvious your snake has no control over its movement. It is scared and that scares you. But what is the reason for the spasm? Can snakes have seizures or is it something else? Keep reading to learn why snakes sometimes twitch like this, if it is a seizure, and what you can do about … [Read more...] about Can Snakes Have Seizures? (What Spasms And Twitching Indicate)
Are There Poisonous Snakes In Wisconsin? (And Do You Need To Worry?)
Did you know there are only three states that have no venomous snakes? It's true. Alaska, Hawaii and Maine do not have any native venomous snakes. Since Wisconsin is not one of those two states, that answers your question about the existence of poisonous snakes in Wisconsin. But it's the follow-up question that is actually more important. How many species of … [Read more...] about Are There Poisonous Snakes In Wisconsin? (And Do You Need To Worry?)
How To Tell If A Snake Is Dead (And Do So Safely!)
Has you snake been lying motionless for a long period of time? It could be dead. But most likely everything is fine. We'll show you how to tell if a snake is dead below. If we're not talking about a pet snake, but a snake you found in the wild, you'll want to be a lot more careful. Unless you are absolutely sure the snake is not venomous, do not do any of the things … [Read more...] about How To Tell If A Snake Is Dead (And Do So Safely!)
How To Bathe A Snake (And Why They Rarely Need Baths)
Chances are you will have to bathe your snake at some point. In fact, it might be a good idea to do so occasionally, to prevent pests. But in many cases, it isn't necessary at all. And you certainly don't need to bathe a snake as often as many owners seem to believe. If you do need to give it a bath, you'll want to know how to bathe a snake properly. Doing it … [Read more...] about How To Bathe A Snake (And Why They Rarely Need Baths)
Tibetan Hot Spring Snake (Everything You Need To Know)
What image does the name "Tibetan Hot Spring snake" conjure up for you? Is it a snake relaxing in a hot spring, like those monkeys in Japan? Well, that's not quite what they do. But they do use the thermally heated waters to regulate their body temperature. That allows them to live at higher altitudes than any other known snake species. And that's not the only … [Read more...] about Tibetan Hot Spring Snake (Everything You Need To Know)