Cutting ball python eggs too early can kill the snakes inside. But cutting the eggs of a ball python too late can result in snakes drowning in their eggs. It can be a real dilemma for snake owners. Cutting stops weaker baby ball pythons from drowning inside their eggs. The […]

Spurs are a unique part of a snake’s anatomy.  Not all snakes have spurs, only ones that have remained unchanged for millions of years. The spurs on snakes are a ‘vestigial remnant.’ Spurs are tiny claw-like structures on either side of a snake’s cloaca. They are remnants of when snakes […]

Snakes, such as ball pythons, are known for their burrowing ability. They can hide in old mammal burrows, or even make a makeshift burrow of their own. Their behavior is easy to understand if you think about their surroundings in the wild. Snakes burrow to protect themselves when they feel […]

Snake ‘milking’ is the process where a qualified professional extracts the venom from a snake. This is a dangerous profession as the snake may bite you. But with proper training and protective equipment, the risk of getting bitten by a highly venomous snake can be much reduced. Qualifications in herpetology […]

Incubating ball python eggs correctly is difficult. You have to keep the humidity and temperature at a constant level. If you don’t, you’ll have trouble with unhealthy snake eggs. Deflated eggs is a sign that the eggs are not kept in humid enough conditions. The egg box lid may be […]

Blood pythons (Python curtus or Python brongersmai) are snake species from southeast Asia. They are beautiful to look at. They are known especially for their blood-red color, which is what initially drew people to owning them. Their color is how they get their name. Blood pythons are known for being […]