Questions About Snakes

Venomous snakes are truly fearsome animals. Every year, about 100,000 people are killed by snake venom around the globe. In contrast, the animal kingdom has produced a few exceptional animals that can resist venom. With … Read more

Water snakes aren’t commonly kept as pets. This isn’t because they’re overly aggressive or venomous, but because the species is not as popular with breeders. There are many kinds of water snakes, and the majority … Read more

Snakes are one of the most hygienic pets to own. Aside from their pee and poop, snakes don’t smell much. Contrary to popular belief, snakes don’t smell like fish, skunks, or rotten eggs unless they … Read more

The idea of feeding a snake vegetables, rather than mice or rats, might sound very appealing. But unfortunately, there are no snakes that eat plants. Every species of snake needs to eat animals to survive. … Read more

Pythons are constrictor snakes found in the wilds of Asia, Africa, and Australia. They kill their prey by squeezing it to death using their powerful coils. There are many species of pythons, including reticulated pythons, … Read more

Copperheads are venomous snakes in the viper family. They are endemic to the United States and parts of northern Mexico, and are most active in the spring and fall. Although copperhead venom is weak, bites … Read more

There are 33 species of snake found in California. Of those, only 6 are venomous. All of them belong to the rattlesnake family. The other snake on this list has been found in California, but … Read more

Green tree pythons (Morelia viridis) are arboreal snakes that are native to Australia and Papua New Guinea. A snake will live most of its life in the trees, rarely exploring the ground. This means that … Read more

Kenyan sand boas are one of the easier snakes to breed in captivity. This is because females are viviparous, meaning they give live birth. Breeders don’t have to incubate eggs for months, and within a … Read more

The hognose snake is so popular in the pet trade that it now rivals ball pythons and corn snakes for dominance. Breeders have spent years meeting this demand by carefully breeding ever-more stunning hognose morphs. … Read more

Corn snake babies, while small, can be feisty until tamed down. Many new owners will learn this fact first-hand due to a sudden, unexpected bite. Baby corn snakes will bite when they feel threatened, or … Read more

The milk snake is a visually stunning species of the Lampropeltis genus. The distinct banding and vivid colors make milk snakes stand out. This has led to the unnecessary demise of many milk snakes. These … Read more

A wild ball python’s diet will vary from what a captive ball python eats. However, we can replicate the wild snake’s diet using feeder rodents. As strict carnivores, there is no alternative diet for a … Read more

If you are new to snakes, knowing how to handle a ball python for the first time is essential information. There are occasions when you shouldn’t handle a snake, and times when it is really … Read more

Knowing when to start feeding a baby corn snake is key in ensuring that it gets a good start in life. Baby corns are usually good eaters and will consume frozen-thawed pinkies. This is not … Read more

It can be hard to tell when snakes are asleep or awake. Snakes don’t have eyelids, so we assume that snakes don’t sleep at all. However, snakes do sleep, but we don’t always realize when … Read more

When a snake strikes, it lunges forward across the ground, so you do not need to be touching the snake in order for it to reach you. This may make you wonder just how far … Read more

As captive-bred snakes are typically sold as babies, many owners are curious about how quickly ball pythons grow. Ball Pythons start small and, compared to their behemoth cousins, remain relatively small in size. Ball Pythons … Read more

It can be alarming for a snake owner to suddenly find their pet snake behaving aggressively. Snakes aren’t known for being affectionate or loving animals, but with the right handling, most species that are commonly … Read more

There are literally hundreds of species of snakes that are green in color. Some are harmless or nonvenomous, while others are highly venomous. That’s why green snake identification in the wild is so crucial. Green … Read more

When it comes to snakes, bigger is definitely better. While laws vary considerably between different states and countries, you can own several large species of snake as pets. These species are known not only for … Read more

Snakes are proficient swimmers, and are often found in ponds, lakes, and rivers. Aquatic species, such as sea snakes, spend most of their lives in water. Some people believe that snakes drown if they bite … Read more

As a venomous predator, rattlesnakes can be an intimidating animal. As you think about ways to keep yourself and your family safe from dangerous snakes, you may end up wondering how easy it is for … Read more

The New England Journal of Medicine stated that around 2,000 Americans are bitten by venomous snakes every year. Fortunately, fatalities have averaged less than 5 per year. However, if you do get bitten, you will … Read more

Many snakes sustain themselves on rodents in the wild. To keep a pet snake happy and healthy, you’ll need to replicate this diet in captivity. Purchasing frozen rodents can be costly, and supply chains can … Read more

Most wild snakes have black, brown, or yellow eyes. Blue eyes are rare, because they require a reduction in melanin (dark pigment). Most blue-eyed snakes are the result of selective breeding for genetic mutations. The … Read more

Ball pythons have a complex relationship with food. Some adults have voracious appetites and overeat, while others are fussy. This makes it important to get the snake into good food habits while young. Feeding a … Read more

Cottonmouths have a fearsome reputation as aggressive and dangerous snakes. Many harmless water snakes are killed when people mistake them for water moccasins. However, while cottonmouths do have venom glands, their reputation as a lethal … Read more

Venomous snakes are fascinating pets, but their bite can be deadly unless the right antivenom is administered. They can pose a major health risk to their owners and the wider public should they ever escape. … Read more

Snake season in Tennessee runs from the early spring, through the summer, and up until the fall. That’s when snake activity is at its highest. There are a wide variety of snake species in Tennessee. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

If you were to explore the rainforests of Australia, you might come across a large coil draped over a tree branch. This coil is an animal – a green tree python (Morelia viridis). These snakes … Read more

A ringneck snake is a very small, slender snake. It only grows to 10 to 15 inches long. These little snakes serve as intermediate predators in their local food webs, serving as the predator of … Read more

The milk snake, Lampropeltis triangulum, is a common constrictor snake found throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is a species of kingsnake that’s known for its beautiful colors. Milk snakes are carnivores, mainly … Read more

Milk snakes are a popular pet choice, especially for reptile novices. These snakes are nonvenomous, do not grow too large, and often tolerate handling well. There are some 24 different types of milk snake, though. … Read more

Most snakes abandon their eggs before they hatch. Even species that bear live young will leave their babies immediately after birth. But some snake species guard their young for a while, to help them get … Read more