There are almost 3,000 species of snake in the world. Snakes come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments, depending on their species. Unsurprisingly, the baby versions – whether they are born live, or hatch out of an egg – are all different, too. We will now […]

Many animals are renowned for eating their young. People’s first exposure to that is if they have a hamster or guinea pig, which are well-known for eating their babies if you don’t separate them. Does this happen with corn snakes, ball pythons, and other pet snakes? Even so, you’ll want […]

Any snake owner knows that their pet isn’t like other pets. Snakes don’t jump up to see you and sniff you when you get home from work. And they won’t snuggle up with you on the sofa, either. But while they can’t love you, can they recognize you, and distinguish […]

It can be difficult to tell when snakes are asleep or awake. That’s because snakes sleep with their eyelids open. This begs the question, how long do snakes sleep? Do they sleep every night in their hide, or take naps throughout the day? Snakes sleeping habits are still puzzling scientists […]

Venomous snakes are among the most interesting and colorful pets, but their bites are dangerous and potentially deadly. These snakes may issue a bite with venom or a dry bite. They pose a significant health risk to their owners and the wider public should they escape. That’s why each state […]

The thought of getting your first pet snake is exciting. However, it can be hard to decide between corn snakes and ball pythons. For novice reptile keepers, they are both good starter snakes. As a new snake owner, a corn snake or ball python would each be an ideal choice. […]