Pet Snake Info

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)

Snakes are often made out to be monsters. Creatures we should fear. But the truth is: snakes do not want to harm us. They don't enjoy biting us and try to avoid it as much as possible. But that does not mean they won't bite. There are a number of things that will cause a snake to bite you. And obviously, some types of snakes are much quicker to strike out at you than … [Read more...] about Do All Snakes Bite? (And What To Do If You Get Bitten)

It's so cute! That's the reaction a lot of people have when they first see a hognose snake with it's little upturned snout. Others run away screaming, because, well, it's a snake. Since you find yourself here reading this, I'm guessing you're either in the first camp, or you're curious about the snake but won't go so far as to call it cute. However you feel about … [Read more...] about Hognose Snakes (9 Amazing Facts And Complete Care Guide)

Snakes are great pets. So are lizards. I know what you're thinking: "Thanks....how does that help my pet snake vs. pet lizard dilemma?" Well, it doesn't. Both make great pets. Which one is better differs from person to person. For that reason, we can't just give you a simple answer. But we can highlight the similarities and differences between owning a snake and … [Read more...] about Pet Snake Vs Pet Lizard (Which Reptile Makes A Better Pet?)

Snakes are all the rage! Well, maybe that's an exaggeration. But they are becoming much more popular as pets these days. And like with most other pets, there are a lot of different breeds to consider. Some breeds are much more trouble to keep as pets than others. As a beginning snake owner, you want a species that does not grow too large or need too much special … [Read more...] about Pet Snakes For Beginners (5 Best Breeds For New Owners)

Pets help us in many ways. They provide companionship, they help relieve stress, they make us laugh, and so much more. They may not be able to pat us on the back and give us a pep talk, but their mere presence picks us up when we're feeling down. But what about snakes? They're certainly not ass cuddly as a dog or as hilarious as a cat. Can a snake provide the same … [Read more...] about Do Snakes Make Good Pets? (Plus A Beginner’s Guide To Keeping Snakes)

Corn snakes are extremely popular as pets. And why not? They do not get very large, they are commonly available, they are docile, they are not too picky about their environment or their food and there are a lot of cool corn snake morphs, like the snow corn snake. Whenever someone shows interest in becoming a snake owner and asks us which species we recommend, we tell … [Read more...] about Corn Snakes (Everything You Absolutely Need To Know)