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)
Why Do Snakes Yawn? (This Might Surprise You)
We should clear one thing up right away.Snakes don't actually yawn.But they do open their mouths in a way that looks like yawning to us.So we could call it yawning if we want.And we'll continue to use that word in this article.So why do snakes yawn, or open their mouths wide?Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about snake yawning, or mouth … [Read more...] about Why Do Snakes Yawn? (This Might Surprise You)
How To Breed Ball Pythons (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Are you thinking about breeding your ball pythons?I've got some good news for you.It's far easier than you probably think.All you need are a few supplies.And, of course, you need to know how to breed ball pythons.We can't help you get the supplies, but we can tell you what you'll need to get and what you need to do.Keep reading to learn exactly what you … [Read more...] about How To Breed Ball Pythons (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Poisonous Snakes In Florida (All 6 Venomous Species)
Florida has 44 species of snakes.But there are only 6 venomous snakes in Florida.Yes, venomous. Not poisonous.So why do we use the word "poisonous" in the title (and occasionally in the article)?Because far more people search for that. Then once they are here, we like to take the opportunity explain that venomous is the correct word.If you already knew that, … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In Florida (All 6 Venomous Species)