Snakes are incredible survivalists. They thrive on 6 continents and in every climate zone except the coldest ones. And they manage to do it without even having any limbs. The reason for their success is a number of amazing evolutionary adaptations. It is these unique snake adaptations that give them advantages over their prey and their predators. And that is why … [Read more...] about 16 Mind-Blowing Snake Adaptations (That Are The Secret To Their Success)
10 Surprising Reasons Snakes Make The Best Pets
Cats vs dogs is an age-old debate. But why does it have to be binary? There are so many other potential pets out there! Like snakes. And if you ask me, snakes actually make the best pets of all! Yes, I am biased. But I have good reasons for my opinion. And that's what I'm going to share today. Keep reading to learn why snakes make the best pets of … [Read more...] about 10 Surprising Reasons Snakes Make The Best Pets
10 Famous Snakes In History, Legend, Or Pop Culture
We have been fascinated by snakes for our entire history. Every culture has some type of myth surrounding these creatures. We will take a look at some of these mythological snakes below. We will also look at famous snakes from pop culture, as well as snake species from history that have since gone extinct. What I have always found most interesting is the way … [Read more...] about 10 Famous Snakes In History, Legend, Or Pop Culture
How To Prepare And Bring Your Ball Python To The Vet
Vet visits are never fun. They are stressful for us, and even more stressful for our ball pythons. But sometimes, there is nothing you can do. When you have no choice but to bring your pet to the vet, it pays to know exactly how to prepare your ball python for a vet visit. And how to go about actually taking it to the veterinary clinic. Luckily, it is not … [Read more...] about How To Prepare And Bring Your Ball Python To The Vet
How To Create A Bioactive Enclosure For Your Ball Python (Step By Step Guide)
Ball pythons need an environment in their enclosure that is similar to their natural environment. And the closest you can get in your home is a bioactive enclosure. Of course, setting up such an enclosure is more difficult. But it's still pretty simple, if you know how to create a bioactive enclosure for your ball python. And that is exactly what I am going to help … [Read more...] about How To Create A Bioactive Enclosure For Your Ball Python (Step By Step Guide)
Ball Python Lifespan & How To Promote Longevity (Prepare To Be Shocked)
Prepare to be shocked. If you don't already know how long a ball python can live, you are in for quite the surprise. The average ball python lifespan is incredibly long in captivity. Assuming you give them the proper care, of course. We are going to cover how long you can expect your pet ball python to live, and about how long that is in human years. We will also … [Read more...] about Ball Python Lifespan & How To Promote Longevity (Prepare To Be Shocked)
9 Common Ball Python Health Issues And How To Prevent Them
Most snakes are fairly low-maintenance pets. That is certainly true of ball pythons. But they can suffer from a number of serious health problems. Especially if you do not provide your pet snake the proper care. We're going to cover all of the most common ball python health issues below, along with their causes and treatment. Knowing what causes the problems will … [Read more...] about 9 Common Ball Python Health Issues And How To Prevent Them
8 Common Mistakes New Ball Python Owners Make
It is inevitable. Whenever you do something for the first time, you will make mistakes. And most of those mistakes are the same ones made by other beginners doing the same thing. That's why it is important to be aware of the most common mistakes new ball python owners make. Knowing what they are makes it possible to avoid them altogether. You may still make some … [Read more...] about 8 Common Mistakes New Ball Python Owners Make
The 9 Most Unusual Snakes Around The World (+2 Famous Weirdos!)
You often hear people say they hate snakes. But you can't really lump all snakes together any more than you can lump all humans together. There are thousands of different snake species and they vary a lot. Some of them are quite bizarre. You'll find the 9 most unusual and unique snakes from around the world below. In addition to two specific snakes that have … [Read more...] about The 9 Most Unusual Snakes Around The World (+2 Famous Weirdos!)
Black Racer Vs Black Rat Snake (Key Differences & Similarities)
You can see many similarities at first glance. The differences between a black racer vs black rat snake are not as readily apparent. But they are more important. Especially if you are considering one of these snake species as a pet. That's because one makes for a good pet, while the other does not. At all. Keep reading to learn all about the differences and … [Read more...] about Black Racer Vs Black Rat Snake (Key Differences & Similarities)