Picture this. You give the command and your snake rolls over and plays dead. Or it stands up to intimidate an intruder. And attacks if you give the order. Is any of this realistic? Can you train a snake to obey commands or perform tricks? Unfortunately, no. Snakes are not like cats or dogs. They can't be trained in the same way. But you can actually train them in … [Read more...] about Can You Train A Snake? (The Surprising Truth)
How Far Do Snakes Travel? (The Surprising Truth)
Many snakes can move quite fast. But they are also cold-blooded. And they do not eat very often. This means they need to conserve energy as much as possible. What does this mean for their mobility? How far do snakes travel, in general? It turns out some travel incredibly far. But most do shockingly little traveling. Keep reading to learn everything you need to … [Read more...] about How Far Do Snakes Travel? (The Surprising Truth)
What Animals Are Immune To Snake Venom? (9 Fascinating Creatures!)
Have you seen those videos of a mongoose battling a snake? There are tons of them out there and they are all impressive. The mongoose has a lot of traits that make it an excellent snake hunter. Is a natural immunity to snake venom one of them? And what animals are immune to snake venom, apart from the mongoose (if it is immune)? It turns out, there are a number … [Read more...] about What Animals Are Immune To Snake Venom? (9 Fascinating Creatures!)
What Do Burmese Pythons Eat? (Read Before You Feed!)
Maybe you've seen the videos of pythons swallowing gigantic animals whole. We have one of a python eating an alligator below. But that is a rare occurrence. Pythons do not regularly eat alligators or other gigantic animals. What do Burmese pythons eat most of the time then? They actually have a fairly varied diet. Keep reading to learn exactly what Burmese … [Read more...] about What Do Burmese Pythons Eat? (Read Before You Feed!)
What Do Boa Constrictors Eat? (You’ll Want To Know This!)
I bet you would never have guessed this. Cornell University herpetologist Harry Greene proved that a medium-sized boa constrictor needs less than five pounds of meat per year to stay in good health. Why is that so shocking? Because a pet cat needs at least fifty pounds of flesh a year to stay healthy! What do boa constrictors eat that they can survive on so … [Read more...] about What Do Boa Constrictors Eat? (You’ll Want To Know This!)
How Often Do Ball Pythons Eat? (When And How Much To Feed)
Snakes don't eat much. At least not compared to mammals. They eat far less food than other common pets and than us humans as well. They also eat far less often. They have an incredibly slow metabolism and simply do not need to eat a lot. How often should ball pythons eat, to ensure they are healthy? Keep reading to find out. We are going to cover exactly … [Read more...] about How Often Do Ball Pythons Eat? (When And How Much To Feed)
Is It Illegal To Kill Snakes In Virginia? (Be Careful!)
I'll begin this article with my usual plea. Please refrain from killing any snakes, unless you have absolutely no other option. These animals mean us no harm and they perform a vital function in the ecosystem. Without them, we would have a lot more rats, for one thing. But what if a snake takes up residence on your property? Is it illegal to kill snakes in Virginia … [Read more...] about Is It Illegal To Kill Snakes In Virginia? (Be Careful!)
Is It Illegal To Kill Rattlesnakes? (Be Very Careful!)
I want to say this first. You should never kill a rattlesnake, unless you have no other choice. They perform a vital function in the ecosystem and they do not mean us any harm anyway. They fear us and do everything they can to avoid us. They only strike if threatened. In addition, killing a rattlesnake could land you in serious hot water. Is it illegal to … [Read more...] about Is It Illegal To Kill Rattlesnakes? (Be Very Careful!)
What Does A Snake Nest Look Like? (Can Be Difficult To Identify)
There is one thing we repeat over and over on this site. Snakes mean us no harm. They are more afraid of us than we are of them. And they do their best to keep their distance. The only time they will strike is when they feel threatened. And few things are as threatening as a human stomping on your nest. What does a snake nest look like then, so that we can make … [Read more...] about What Does A Snake Nest Look Like? (Can Be Difficult To Identify)
Where To Buy Live Mice For Snakes? (Your Best Options)
There is one question you need to ask yourself first. Does it make sense to feed your snake live mice? We'll get into that more below, but for most owners it does not. And a big reason is that it can be hard to figure out where to buy live mice for snakes. If you do decide you want to live feed your pet snake, you're in the right place. Keep reading to learn your … [Read more...] about Where To Buy Live Mice For Snakes? (Your Best Options)