If you hike in the winter, you have nothing to worry about. Unless you live in the tropics. In temperate climates, you won't see snakes in the colder months. You also won't see them during the heat of the day during the hotter months. So what temperature do snakes come out then? They have a specific range they like. Your chances of running into a snake are much … [Read more...] about What Temperature Do Snakes Come Out?
How Long Can A Ball Python Go Without Heat? (Not Long At All)
Snakes are cold blooded. The rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperatures. Ball pythons are tropical snakes, so they need an especially high ambient temperature. And an even higher basking temperature. That means they will not survive long without heat, especially in a colder climate. How long can a ball python go without heat? Keep … [Read more...] about How Long Can A Ball Python Go Without Heat? (Not Long At All)
Can Corn Snakes Eat Crickets? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
Corn snakes love to eat rodents like mice. And that is what most corn snake owners feed their pet. Frozen mice are easy to buy and store. They are also easy to feed and snakes love them. But what if you don't want to feed your snake rodents all the time? Can corn snakes eat crickets or other insects. And do they make a good source of food for snakes? Keep … [Read more...] about Can Corn Snakes Eat Crickets? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
Can Ball Pythons Eat Fish? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
The standard food for ball pythons are mice or rats. They eat a lot of those in the wild, and it is the easiest food to feed them in captivity. But those are not the only options. If you prefer not to feed your ball python rats or mice, there are other things you can feed them. Are fish one of those other options? Can ball pythons eat fish, or is it better to stick … [Read more...] about Can Ball Pythons Eat Fish? (And Are They A Good Food Source?)
How Much Do Snakes Cost? (Detailed Price Guide)
Are you considering a snake as a pet? If so, congratulations! They can make wonderful pets. But there is a lot to think about before you get one. How much snakes cost is near the top of the list. That does not just mean the initial cost of the animal. You also need to consider the cost of the enclosure and other equipment you need, plus the ongoing cost of food, … [Read more...] about How Much Do Snakes Cost? (Detailed Price Guide)
Signs Of Snakes In Your Yard (8 Telltale Signs To Look For)
I know this won't help. But I'll say it anyway: most snakes are harmless. Unless you live in an area with a large population of venomous snakes, any snake in your yard is likely to be harmless. In fact, it can actually help keep the rodent population down. But I understand that most people don't want snakes in their yard. How do you know you have a snake living … [Read more...] about Signs Of Snakes In Your Yard (8 Telltale Signs To Look For)
Most Poisonous Snake In The US (The Top 8)
There is one thing I always want to clear up. Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. But I titled this article 'most poisonous snakes in the US', because that is what most people search for. This way more searchers see this article and hopefully learn to search for 'most venomous snakes in the US' next time. So what is the most venomous snake? It actually … [Read more...] about Most Poisonous Snake In The US (The Top 8)
Can A Water Moccasin Kill You? (Avoid The Cottonmouth Killer)
Some people call it a water moccasin. Others call it a cottonmouth snake. Neither name sounds especially fearsome. But the snake that carries the names has a fearsome reputation that belies the harmless-sounding names. Is that reputation justified? Can a water moccasin kill you if it bites you? Keep reading to find out. I will cover everything you need to know … [Read more...] about Can A Water Moccasin Kill You? (Avoid The Cottonmouth Killer)
Can A Copperhead Kill You? (What You Need To Know)
Copperheads have a bad reputation. Especially the babies. Do you live in an area that is home to this species? Then you're probably familiar with baby copperhead season and the panic some local news networks like to spread. But is there anything behind this panic? Can copperheads kill you or is the media just sensationalizing again? Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Can A Copperhead Kill You? (What You Need To Know)
Do Garter Snakes Have Teeth? (They Are Venomous!)
Did you know garter snakes are venomous? We tend to view this species as harmless, but they do have venom. However, their venom is different from true venomous snakes. The way they transmit it to their victims is also different. Do garter snakes have teeth or fangs with which they inject venom? They do not have fangs that inject venom, but they do have … [Read more...] about Do Garter Snakes Have Teeth? (They Are Venomous!)