Pet Snake Info

Corn snakes have a reputation as great beginner snakes. They are docile, easy to care for, not too picky, and beautiful to boot. But do corn snakes bite at all? Or is that not something you have to worry about with these gentle creatures. They're non-venomous and one look at the tiny teeth will tell you that, even if they do bit, it's not something you have to be … [Read more...] about Do Corn Snakes Bite? (Everything You Need To Know)

Naming your pets is always fun. And that is even more true with snakes. There are more than 3,000 snake species in the world. They are a fascinating, intelligent, mysterious breed with their forked tongues flicking this way and that. They deserve a unique, clever and, yes, funny name. You can really have a lot of fun looking for suitable names for these slithery … [Read more...] about Funny Snake Names (Great Name Ideas For Your Pet Snake)

Most people avoid deadly snakes at all costs. They exist on six continents and are feared on all six. For good reason. But we also find them fascinating. And some of us find them so fascinating that we want one (or more) of our own. But keeping venomous snakes is not easy. They are aggressive and many have venom potent enough to kill humans. They kill people every … [Read more...] about Keeping Venomous Snakes (Guide To Deadly Snakes As Pets)

You don't see many fat snakes, do you? Obviously, they look extra large after they've had a big meal. But once that bump is digested, they go back to their normal size. A pregnant snake might look bigger than normal too. But can snakes get fat, in the same way we can? We'll answer that question and also take a look a the problem of underweight snakes, because it is … [Read more...] about Can Snakes Get Fat? (And How To Prevent Weight Issues)

Snake morphs can be very expensive. Rare morphs cost up to $40,000. But more common varieties are more accessible. Almost anyone can own one, though keeping a snake in general does cost money, the same as any other pet. Is it worth it? For most of us: yes. But snake morphs are not like other pets. They are endlessly fascinating. Breeders keep coming up with … [Read more...] about Snake Morphs (Complete Guide With Examples)

Be careful. Some people are obsessed with breeding corn snakes. Trying to create new and cool morphs can easily turn into an addicting hobby. But it can also be a lucrative business. Given the demand for corn snake morphs, beign a professional corn snake breeder can earn you a nice chunk of change. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. If you're thinking about … [Read more...] about Breeding Corn Snakes (Learn What To Do And What To Avoid)

So you've decided you want a snake. Good for you! Now just go to the pet store an pick one out, right? Not so fast! I'm sure you're aware governments like to regulate. And exotic pet ownership is just ripe for regulation. And in the United States, it goes without saying that snake laws differ from state to state. In many cases, even from county to county and … [Read more...] about Snake Laws (Complete Guide To US Exotic Pet Regulation And Liability)

The wait is finally over... You're bringing home your ball python! But wait a minute... Do you have your ball python terrarium setup correctly? If not, we need to take care of that immediately. Without a proper home, you pet will never feel comfortable. It will suffer and most likely get sick and die. The good news is: It's not hard to make your new pet feel … [Read more...] about Ball Python Terrarium Setup (Ultimate Guide To Get You Started)

Say you want a snake, but only have the space for a hamster. What do you do? Just get a hamster? What if I told you you could keep a snake in the space of a hamster? There are actually a lot of snakes out there that stay fairly small, never growing longer than 5 feet. These snakes still take up more space than a hamster, but if you have a little more space, then … [Read more...] about Smallest Pet Snake (4 Best Snakes That Stay Small)