Snakes are weird. Perhaps you've noticed your pet snake stops breathing for extended periods. Or you've see videos of sea snakes dive to depths well over 100 feet and spend over an hour underwater. Or you've seen a snake take an hour to swallow a large meal that completely obstructs its mouth. Do snakes even breathe at all? Well, they do breathe. But some snakes … [Read more...] about How Long Can Snakes Hold Their Breath?
Can You Defang A Snake? (And The Other Question You Need To Ask)
The answer is simple: yes. But it's not that easy. First of all, the defanging process is risky, both to the snake and the person removing the fangs. Second, the fangs often grow back anyway. But the real question is: if you feel the need to defang your snake, should you really have that snake as a pet in the first place? That's not meant to be judgmental. It's a … [Read more...] about Can You Defang A Snake? (And The Other Question You Need To Ask)
Corn Snake Vs Ball Python (Which Is The Better Pet For You?)
The corn snake and ball python are the two most popular pet snakes. It only makes sense to compare them directly. They have a lot of characteristics in common. Specifically, the characteristics that make them such great pets. But they also have a few distinct differences. These differences are important. They determine which of these snakes would make the better pet … [Read more...] about Corn Snake Vs Ball Python (Which Is The Better Pet For You?)
Do Baby Snakes Stay With Their Mother?
Snakes are not good parents. I think that is common knowledge. But the truth is: different species of snakes behave differently. While some mothers seem to forget they had babies the second the have them, others do stick around. At least for a bit. Part of this has to do with the very different ways that snakes give birth: some lay eggs, some give birth to live … [Read more...] about Do Baby Snakes Stay With Their Mother?
How Many Teeth Do Snakes Have?
Why don't you just count them? That's a joke. Please don't try to count a snake's teeth. Especially not a venomous snake. Many of the teeth are small and hidden inside the mouth. You would have to get very close and need a lot of time to count them all. Much better to just keep reading and learn all there is to know about serpent teeth, beginning with how many teeth … [Read more...] about How Many Teeth Do Snakes Have?
Snake That Looks Like A Dragon (Everything You Need To Know)
It looks like something out of Games of Thrones. You probably saw a photo of it and were left wondering what exactly it is. That's only natural. After all, it is a very unusual looking snake, with scales that are best described as hairy. Well, I have some disappointing news for you: it's not a dragon. But it is a highly unusual (and highly dangerous) snake. Let's … [Read more...] about Snake That Looks Like A Dragon (Everything You Need To Know)
Do Rattlesnakes Climb Trees? (And Can They Fall On You?)
Do you remember this story? In 2018, a man was kayaking on the Edisto river in South Carolina, when a rattlesnake fell out of a tree. It landed on his boat and bit him twice, before his friends captured it. Anyone who lives in an area with rattlesnakes had a new fear after reading that news story. But how likely is it that something similar can happen to you? Is … [Read more...] about Do Rattlesnakes Climb Trees? (And Can They Fall On You?)
Best Snake Racks (And The Ideal Way To Buy Them)
A complete snake rack that includes everything you need in one package sounds great. But these are hard to find and usually overpriced and not well made. That's why we recommend buying separate components and setting up a rack yourself. This has additional benefits as well. You can start small and easily expand. If your snakes outgrow their compartments, you can … [Read more...] about Best Snake Racks (And The Ideal Way To Buy Them)
How To Tell If A Snake Is Poisonous (Identify Venomous Snakes)
It’s your worst nightmare. You're walking along a trail and suddenly you see a snake directly in front of you. Or worse, you feel a snake bite, before you ever even see the snake. Knowing how to tell if a snake is poisonous could save your life in this scenario. But I've got some bad news for you. There is no single characteristic that every venomous snake has in … [Read more...] about How To Tell If A Snake Is Poisonous (Identify Venomous Snakes)
Mexican Black Kingsnake Care (Everything You Need To Know)
Are you considering the Mexican Black Kingsnake as a pet? It makes sense. It has a cool look, is highly adaptable and does well in captivity. Even better, it is not nocturnal. That makes it an entertaining pet to own, because it is active while you are awake. It is a great snake for beginners, too. It is not venomous, does not get too large and is docile. But it … [Read more...] about Mexican Black Kingsnake Care (Everything You Need To Know)