A stressed ball python is an unhappy ball python. You don't want your pet to be unhappy, do you? And unhappiness is only the first step. Stress can lead to serious health issues. You always want to keep an eye on your pet to make sure it is comfortable. At the first sign of stress, try to figure out what is causing the stress and fix it. How do you know your ball … [Read more...] about Signs Of Stress In Ball Pythons (And How To Fix It)
Do Snakes Give Birth Through Their Mouth?
Why are you asking this question? Did you hear somewhere that snakes give birth through their mouths? Or did you perhaps see baby snakes emerge from their mother's mouth (this does happen and is a pretty amazing sight)? Or perhaps you are simply wondering, since snakes do not appear to have any other openings beside their mouth? Well, they do in fact have another … [Read more...] about Do Snakes Give Birth Through Their Mouth?
Will A Snake Cross A Braided Rope? (Plus Other Deterrents)
Snakes are scary. At least to most people. Thus it should come as no surprise that there are tons of home remedies for warding off snakes or preventing snake bites. We want to believe there are things we can do to control random events in life. And having a snake visit is a potentially terrifying random event. But does a braided rope actually work to deter … [Read more...] about Will A Snake Cross A Braided Rope? (Plus Other Deterrents)
Snakes That Look Like Worms (Everything You Need To Know)
If it looks like a worm, isn't it just a worm? No. Snakes and worms are very different. The animal we're talking about here has scales and all the other anatomy of a snake, plus it behaves like a snake in that it sheds and eats meat. But you'd never know from looking at it. Not only does it look like a worm, but it also loves loose soil, like a worm. Let's take a … [Read more...] about Snakes That Look Like Worms (Everything You Need To Know)
Types Of Snakes In Louisiana (Everything You Need To Know)
Swamps and snakes just go together. Louisiana has swamplands, so you know it has snakes, too. And you know at least some of those snakes are venomous. Well, you won't learn anything surprising here today, in that regard. Louisiana is indeed home to many species of snakes, including 7 venomous species. Let's take a look at the different types of snakes found in … [Read more...] about Types Of Snakes In Louisiana (Everything You Need To Know)
Gopher Snake Vs Bull Snake (Which Makes The Better Pet?)
Is this a trick question? It sure seems like it, because the bull snake is actually a type of gopher snake. So we're really comparing a specific gopher snake to all the other non-bullsnake gopher snakes. I can see why that may seem strange. But it actually makes a lot of sense. The bull snake is basically an extreme version of the gopher snake. It is larger and … [Read more...] about Gopher Snake Vs Bull Snake (Which Makes The Better Pet?)
What Is A Snake Fence? (Everything You Need To Know)
Do you live in snake country? The you might have heard people chattering about something called a "snake fence". They're not talking about a fence made of snakes. So what is a snake fence? It's a fence made for snakes. It's meant to keep them out of certain areas, most commonly, your property. Snake fences can take a few different forms. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about What Is A Snake Fence? (Everything You Need To Know)
How Long Does It Take A Snake To Digest?
Snakes are the envy of every struggling dieter. They have an incredibly slow metabolism. That means they do not need to eat much and they can take their time swallowing and digesting their food. And take their time they do. How long they take depends on a number of factors. We'll get into those below. First, let's look at how long the average snake takes to … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take A Snake To Digest?
Are There Vegetarian Snakes?
We've all seen the video of that snake nibbling on the piece of lettuce. Wait, you haven't seen it? I'm not surprised, because it doesn't exist! There is no video like this because snakes do not eat vegetables. We'll get into why below. But isn't there any vegetarian species of snake? Technically, yes, there is one. Maybe. It depends on your definition of … [Read more...] about Are There Vegetarian Snakes?
What Do Bull Snakes Eat?
Bull snakes are opportunistic. If they can catch it, kill it, and swallow it, they will eat it. That means they will go after any prey that's available, as long as it is not too large for them to overwhelm and swallow. And since bull snakes get quite large, that makes for a pretty long list of potential food. Keep reading to find out what kind of things the bull … [Read more...] about What Do Bull Snakes Eat?