Snake Care Advice for Beginners!
Although ball pythons don’t have visible ears, they can still hear. However, ball pythons have a limited hearing range, and detect sound in a completely different way to humans. Ball pythons can hear sounds between 80 and 1,000 Hz. They are best able to hear low-pitched noises of 80-160 Hz. […]
Mouth rot, also known as canker, infectious stomatitis, or ulcerative stomatitis, is a disease observed in all orders of reptiles, including snakes. It is a condition in which the reptile’s mouth becomes inflamed. This disease is commonly caught by snakes in captivity and can become deadly without medical intervention. Fortunately, […]
Snakes that are born in captivity differ considerably from wild snakes. Escaped or unwanted pet snakes will rarely flourish in the wild, and may adversely affect the local ecosystem in some cases. Wild snakes are native to particular territories, needing certain climates to flourish. Unsuitable outdoor elements, such as low […]
It may be hard to imagine where a long, slender snake might have lungs to breathe with. Also, snakes often put themselves in situations that seem claustrophobic or otherwise difficult to breathe in, such as diving to the depths of the sea or hibernating in an underground burrow. Most snakes […]
Heating pads, also called heat mats or under-tank heaters (UTHs), provide a convenient and easy way of warming up your snake’s enclosure. They provide consistent heat, allowing you to create the optimal temperature gradient inside your pet snake’s vivarium. This guide explains why you need a heating pad for your […]
The North American corn snake, also known by the scientific name Pantherophis guttatus, is a relatively docile constrictor snake. For this reason, they are very popular pet snakes. But there is a lot still to learn about these fascinating snakes – such as where they got their name from, how […]