Have you noticed your ball python’s breathing isn’t normal? It’s common for a ball python to change the way it breathes in response to external stimuli. There are many reasons […]
Snake Health
What Are the Signs of an Unhealthy Ball Python? (with Video)
Like any pet, ball pythons (royal pythons) can and do get sick. There are many signs that your snake isn’t feeling well, and it’s absolutely crucial that you learn about […]
What To Do When Your Snake Regurgitates (Vomits) Its Food
Snakes eat infrequently, so just 2-3 regurgitated meals in a row can lead to an unhealthy level of weight loss, or even anorexia. If your snake can’t keep its food […]
How to Tell If a Snake is Stressed Out
Your snake can die from the knock-on effects of stress, so it’s not a health problem that you should allow to continue indefinitely. All pet snakes, including corn snakes and […]
My Snake’s Eye Caps Won’t Come Off – What Should I Do?
Eye caps, also known as brilles or spectacles, are specialized scales that sit over your snake’s eyes. When it’s time to shed, your snake will naturally shed their eye caps […]
What Is Kinking in Snakes? (Twisted Back, Neck or Tail)
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 […]
Do All Vets Deal with Snakes And Reptiles Generally?
If your snake has a health problem, you should take them to see a veterinarian. But, if you were to ring your family vet and ask if they could treat […]
Can Snakes Have Seizures? (Twitching + Movement Control Loss)
You sometimes notice that your snake is twitching, which makes you wonder if your snake is having a seizure. Snakes can get severe health conditions that cause muscle spasms, neurological […]
Why Did My Snake Die Suddenly? (10 Causes of Death)
It can be a huge shock to find out that your pet snake has died overnight. If your snake has passed away all of a sudden, you’ll want to know […]