Have you noticed your snake’s breathing isn’t normal? It’s common for a royal python to change the way it breathes in response to an external stimulus. There are many reasons why your ball python is taking deep breaths, so what is wrong with the respiratory health of your snake? It […]

Owning a venomous or ‘hot’ snake is, of course, dangerous. That’s why most people’s first instinct is to think about removing their fangs, so that they can’t bite you. But if you were to ask any experienced snake breeder or owner, practically none would say that they remove a snake’s […]

Owning a venomous snake can be dangerous for obvious reasons. Most snake owners rely on ultra-safe handling and feeding methods. However, others want to know if it’s possible to have their snakes rendered harmless through removing their venom glands. It’s difficult to find vets that will do the procedure, so […]

Like any pet, ball pythons (royal pythons) can get sick. There are many signs that your snake isn’t feeling too well, and it’s crucial that you learn about them so that you can keep your snake healthy and contented. It’s vital that you identify health conditions before they worsen. Left […]

Your snake has been moving less, and not acting normal. It’s not eating its food, inactive, and doesn’t want to be handled. It would seem that something is seriously wrong with your pet snake. A dead snake will hang limply from your hands if you hold them, and won’t react […]

You can feel a series of hard bumps on your snake’s spine. Not surprisingly, you’re concerned that pet snakes with kinked backs have a painful degenerative condition that will make mobility more difficult. But some snake enthusiasts claim that ‘kinking’ can improve with age. Just because there isn’t a cure […]