Caring For A Snake

Humidity is vital for our survival. Without water vapor in the atmosphere, the surface temperature of the earth would be much cooler. But too high a humidity is not only uncomfortable, but actually detrimental to our health. High humidity encourages mold growth and mildew, and these can lead to dangerous allergies and asthma. And snakes have it even worse than we do. … [Read more...] about How To Lower Humidity In A Snake Tank (Easy Guide For New Pet Owners)

Snakes can be great pets too! When you mention pets, most people automatically think of dogs or cats, but they are so many other great pets out there. Like snakes! They are easy to take care of, don’t need much exercise, groom themselves, and they love to be handled. They may not be furry or fuzzy or flamboyant, but they make great pets for families and singles … [Read more...] about How To Make A Terrarium Habitat For Snakes

So you've decided to get a snake. Before you go out and get it, you need a place for it to stay. And no, you can go ahead and put the shoe box away. You need a real snake vivarium. What exactly is a snake vivarium, you ask? It's basically just the habitat you provide the snake inside its enclosure. Setting up a snake vivarium is not complicated or difficult. It's … [Read more...] about Snake Vivarium: Setting One Up In 11 Easy Steps (With Pictures)

It is always best to get a captive born snake. That way, there is no need to learn how to tame a snake, since it is already used to captivity. All you need to do is get it used to you. But if you capture a snake in the wild, you first have to get it used to the idea that humans are not a danger. And that will take time. It can also be dangerous, depending on the … [Read more...] about How To Tame A Snake In 7 Easy Steps

Garter snake care can be a tricky. But it's worth it. They are a great snake to own, because they don’t take up much space and you can keep several of them in the same enclosure. Add to that their beautiful appearance, feisty character, and a wide range of morphs, and you have just about the perfect pet. But you do need to learn as much as you can about their needs and … [Read more...] about Garter Snake Care (The Ultimate Guide For Pet Owners)

The Kenyan sand boa is one of the most popular pet snakes. And why not? They are beautiful, with several color morphs available. They never get too large, so they won't take up much space. They never eat anything larger than a small mouse. The don't move much. They don't need high humidity. They do need a higher temperature than many other species, but providing … [Read more...] about Kenyan Sand Boa (Complete Care Guide For Beginners)

The blood python has a bad reputation. But it is mostly undeserved. They are not as aggressive and ill-tempered as some would have you believe. That said, they are also not the easiest snakes to care for. Part of that is their temperament and part of that is their size. They are a bit larger, especially in terms of girth. Despite the size, they don't eat that … [Read more...] about Blood Python Care (Complete Guide For New Snake Owners)

Should you get a rosy boa? For many potential snake owners, the answer is a resounding "yes!" Rosy boa care is about as easy as it gets. They are not aggressive at all, they don't mind human contact, they are not difficult to feed, they do not take up much space, and they are native to the US, so they do not require unusual environmental conditions. Let's take a … [Read more...] about Rosy Boa Care (Complete Guide To Caring For This Popular Pet)

The ball python is one of the easiest snakes to own. It is also one of the most rewarding. But only if you know how to care for a ball python properly. Otherwise, your pet snake will be uncomfortable and miserable. It will likely end up getting sick and eventually dying. But there is no reason that should happen. Caring for these wonderful snakes is easy. Follow … [Read more...] about How To Care For A Ball Python (Complete Guide For New Snake Owners)