Questions About Snakes

If you have ever seen a snake flick its tongue in the air, you may have noticed that it is shaped like a fork. The tongue starts as one straight line and then breaks off … Read more

The Boa constrictor is a big snake, but it is actually much smaller than fellow constrictors (boids), such as the Burmese python. Despite their large size, Boa constrictors have comparatively small appetites. Due to a … Read more

Breeders have been trying to create pure white corns, such as the blizzard corn snake, for years. Because of their striking appearance, they’re a popular choice of pet snake and can command a much higher … Read more

Enchi ball pythons were first ‘discovered’ in 1998. They come from Enchi in Ghana. The first Enchis were shipped to the U.S. by Lars Brandell at this time and were first bred in captivity and … Read more

Burmese pythons are among the largest snakes in the world. Native to Asia, these snakes are also an invasive species in South Florida. They are famed for their voracious appetites, consuming prey much larger than … Read more

While they are not burrowing snakes, rattlesnakes live in dens, or holes in the ground. These dens are a place to curl up and stay warm, safe, and hidden. But rattlesnakes do not always stay … Read more

Axanthic ball pythons are a base morph, which means that they can sometimes be found in the wild. Breeders like axanthics because they are beautiful snakes, and they can produce snow ball pythons. The axanthic … Read more

The thought of getting your first pet snake is an exciting prospect. However, it can be hard to decide whether to get a corn snake or ball python. Corn snakes and ball pythons are non-venomous, … Read more

Snakes flick their tongues to detect the chemical signals given off by nearby prey. This enables the snake to identify the exact location of their next meal. Depending on the species, they will then use … Read more

Scaleless corn snakes don’t have as many scales as regular corns. This mutation is a recessive gene. Some have a few, and others have almost no scales along their backs and sides. If they have … Read more

Snakes rely on their environment to control their body temperature. This means that you must provide your snake with a source of warmth. This starts with the ambient temperature in the room, but the snake’s … Read more

While normal ball pythons are naturally beautiful, designer ball python morphs are even more impressive. The most expensive ball python morphs are bred using rare genes that produce visually stunning animals. The rarest ball python … Read more

For many people, snakes are far from their favorite animals. Ophidiophobia, or the fear of snakes, is common, and many humans would rather never encounter a snake. For these people, snakes do not seem to … Read more

Garter snakes only grow to 2-4 feet long and are harmless, with a face that even seems to smile in a wide, fangless grin. This harmless reputation often comes along with the assumption that garter … Read more

Keeping rattlesnakes as pets is a life-long dream for some snake enthusiasts. However, despite their beautiful patterns and fascinating behaviors, rattlesnakes are dangerously venomous to humans. A single rattlesnake bite can lead to severe health … Read more

A snake that got into your car could cause damage or distract you while driving. If a snake is venomous, such as a rattlesnake or copperhead, then getting bitten could put your life at risk. … Read more

Taking a pet snake outside ‘seems’ like the right thing to do for a captive animal that doesn’t get to spend any time outdoors. Many owners take snakes for a ‘walk’ around with them. Obviously, … Read more

Pastels, also known as ‘pastel jungles’ are the basis of many beautiful designer ball python morphs. This is where other morphs are bred with pastels to produce new and exciting kinds of royal pythons. Pastel … Read more

Snakes may release a foul-smelling liquid as a warning sign or to scare away predators. Some people say that it smells like rotten eggs or is a similar-smelling to the liquid released by a skunk. … Read more

Boas have a reputation as a dangerous animal. You might wonder, if you choose to keep a boa constrictor as a pet, will it hurt you? Boa constrictors can be safe pets. While they are … Read more

Boa constrictors are common in the tropical regions of Central and South America. If you have an interest in boas, you may have come across the terms “common boa,” “Colombian boa,” “red-tailed boa,” “BCI” and … Read more

If you live in an area that’s inhabited by rattlesnakes, you may have heard the rumor that they can interbreed with other species. The most common rumor is that rattlesnakes can breed with gopher snakes … Read more

Feeding a snake is usually easy. They don’t eat very often, and only require a diet of pre-thawed rodents. However, there is one feeding-related topic that comes up frequently. Should a snake be fed in … Read more

There are 3,000+ species of snakes in the world. Snakes come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments, depending on their species. Unsurprisingly, the baby versions, regardless of whether they are live … Read more

Green tree pythons, scientific name Morelia viridis, are an arboreal (tree-dwelling) python. They have slim bodies, long tails, and large, muscular heads. Green tree python color ‘morphs’ vary based on their locality. The most common … Read more

Candino ball pythons are the result of breeding an ‘albino’ with a ‘candy.’ Their highly contrasting colors are bright yellow and light pink. Their pattern is of a solid yellow color separated by small pink … Read more

Butter ball pythons were first bred and imported in 2001 by Reptile Industries/ReptMart. They then put them through a breeding program to prove that the butter ball’s appearance is hereditary. A butter ball python is … Read more

Boa constrictors are known for their ability to ambush their prey. But, despite being menacing hunters, they too have face predators of their own. Finding out the common foes of a boa constrictor can help … Read more

Ball pythons (python regius) are the most popular pet snake due to their non-hostile disposition. Although they’re rarely aggressive, some can have temperamental problems. Biting is most common with baby ball pythons that haven’t learned … Read more

Snakes have extremely flexible bodies. It’s easy to watch a snake bend itself into s-shapes and wonder if it has bones at all. Do snakes have vertebrae? Snakes are vertebrates. Their long spine consists of … Read more

It’s normal for pet snakes to spend the majority of their time curled up in their hide. So if your snake suddenly seems more active than usual, you may be concerned about why this is … Read more

Feeding live rodents to snakes is a controversial topic. While some hobbyists feel snakes should be fed a more natural diet, others feel it’s much safer to offer pre-killed rodents to their pets. Feeding pre-killed … Read more

Never attempt to pick up a corn snake before it feels comfortable in your presence. It’ll likely be scared of you due to your size and unfamiliarity, and may bite out of fear. You have … Read more

Some snakes vibrate their tail rapidly as a defensive response to a threat. That’s why a snake’s rattle is studied more extensively than any of its other anatomical features. While rattlesnakes are the most common … Read more

Corn snakes need to bathe and soak in water to keep them healthy. There’s much more to giving corns access to water than just staying clean. Corns enjoy relaxing in the water. It softens and … Read more

All snakes live for longer in captivity than they do in the wild. Wild snakes have their lives cut short by predation, prey shortages, and harsh climatic conditions. But the life of a captive snake … Read more

Snakes love to burrow underground. Having a hole underground not only offers the snake a cool, dark place for shelter, but it also helps a snake to hide from predators, as well as being able … Read more

A snake attacking itself by biting its tail, the mythical tail-eating serpent, is a symbolic image that’s based on real-life habits. Ouroboros (or Uroboros) is a well-documented behavior that occurs in wild and captive species … Read more

Okeetees are base morphs that are found in the wild. They are used to create designer morphs, which are the result of two base morphs being bred together to create something new. The Okeetee’s color … Read more

Corn snakes are normally voracious eaters, but they can suddenly stop eating food, seemingly without explanation. Owners start to become concerned that their snake will become ill, or even die, if a certain amount of … Read more