It's worrying to see your snake without an appetite. You know that snakes can go a long time without food, but that doesn't mean they should. Especially not YOUR snake. You want it to be happy in your home. Plus, not eating can put its health at risk. So let's find out what can cause a snake to lose its appetite and how you can fix it and get it eating … [Read more...] about Why Is My Snake Not Eating? (And How To Fix It)
Caring For A Snake
Snake Musk — Why Do Snakes Stink?
What is that horrendous smell? If it's stronger and more pungent than anything you've smelled on your snake before, it's probably snake musk. And hopefully you didn't get any on you. It's impossible to get rid of and you'll be smelling bad for a while. But what is snake musk and why did your snake emit it? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know … [Read more...] about Snake Musk — Why Do Snakes Stink?
Pet Snakes (Common Questions & 7 Things You Need To Consider)
Pet snakes are not for everyone. They are wonderful animals and make low maintenance pets. Assuming you don't get a venomous snake or a large constrictor, of course. They don't need much care, much attention, much food, or much space. But if you want a pet that will be your best friend, will spend lots of quality time with you and will love you unconditionally, you … [Read more...] about Pet Snakes (Common Questions & 7 Things You Need To Consider)
How To Tame An Aggressive Ball Python (In 9 Simple Steps)
You're one of the unlucky ones. Most owners will never need to know how to tame an aggressive ball python. They are generally calm and docile snakes that are easy to care for. But each individual snake has it's own personality and temperament. And since you're here, I'm guessing you have a more aggressive ball python on your hands. Luckily, you can change that. … [Read more...] about How To Tame An Aggressive Ball Python (In 9 Simple Steps)
How To Breed Snakes (Everything You Need For Successful Mating)
Want to try your hand at breeding? Most snake owners eventually decide they'd like to give it a go, whether they want to keep the young for themselves, or sell them and make some extra money. Learning how to breed snakes is not hard. In fact, many times all it takes is putting a male and female snake of the same species together in an enclosure. But in other cases, you … [Read more...] about How To Breed Snakes (Everything You Need For Successful Mating)
Snake In Gravid (How To Tell If Your Snake Is Pregnant)
The best way to confirm pregnancy in snakes would be to take them to your local pet store. Most pet stores that specialize in snakes will do a quick scan that will confirm the pregnancy. But how would you know to take your snake to the vet for a pregnancy check in the first place? What do you look for? I'll give you a hint. It's not just a fatter snake. Here is a … [Read more...] about Snake In Gravid (How To Tell If Your Snake Is Pregnant)
Snow Corn Snake (Complete Care Guide Every New Owner Needs)
Pets like dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamster, etc make wonderful companions. And so do snakes, especially the snow corn snake. Many will still disagree, but more and more people are discovering what awesome creatures they are. But getting a pet is not something to take lightly. Even low-maintenance pets require basic care to ensure their well-being. Do not get … [Read more...] about Snow Corn Snake (Complete Care Guide Every New Owner Needs)
Egg Eater Snake Care (And Why They Make The Best Pet Snakes)
Many snakes eat eggs as part of their regular diet, in addition to anything they can find, from insects to fully grown rats. However, the African egg-eater and the Indian egg-eater snake species only eat eggs. If you don't like the idea of feeding rodents to snakes, the egg-eating snake may be the pet for you. They are not as easy to find as some other snakes, but they … [Read more...] about Egg Eater Snake Care (And Why They Make The Best Pet Snakes)
Anaconda As A Pet (Complete Guide To Keeping An Anaconda)
Don't believe the hype. If you've never considered the Anaconda as a pet, because of movies like Anaconda, it's time to reconsider. Even the largest real-world anacondas don't get as large as the monsters that hunt humans in Hollywood's version of the world. And there are plenty varieties that stay relatively small. That said the anaconda is still the largest snake … [Read more...] about Anaconda As A Pet (Complete Guide To Keeping An Anaconda)
Why Did My Snake Die? (9 Things You Didn’t Know Kill Snakes)
Every creature currently alive will die. We die. Some of us are killed, some die of old age, some die in tragic accidents, some die from disease and some die at their own hand. It's the same with animals. (Apart from the suicide. Animals rarely kill themselves.) Sometimes the cause of death is readily apparent. But other times it is a mystery. If your snake dies … [Read more...] about Why Did My Snake Die? (9 Things You Didn’t Know Kill Snakes)