What Substrate is Good for Ball Pythons?
As you set up an enclosure, you need to choose the best substrate for your ball python. Ball pythons may not be burrowing snakes, but they often do like to bury themselves in their bedding … Read more
As you set up an enclosure, you need to choose the best substrate for your ball python. Ball pythons may not be burrowing snakes, but they often do like to bury themselves in their bedding … Read more
In order to give your garter snake the best care, you need to set up its enclosure correctly. A garter snake is a relatively small snake that enjoys a warm, humid environment. You want to … Read more
Congratulations on getting your first ball python (Python regius). Before you bring your snake home, you need to set up a tank for your ball python to live in. A ball python is a tropical … Read more
Ball pythons are ectotherms that are native to the tropics. Not surprisingly, they have precise humidity and temperature requirements inside their enclosure. Pet ball pythons also need the right thermal gradient, with a cool spot … Read more
Garter snakes have evolved in a way that gives them the best possible chance of survival in the wild. So, they will naturally seek these characteristics in a captive setting. A large part of providing … Read more
Corn snakes are America’s second most popular pet snake, and for good reason. They’re extremely docile and easy to care for in captivity. However, you still need to buy a corn snake tank and set … Read more
Live plants are an attractive addition to a snake’s enclosure. They improve the vivarium’s aesthetics, enhancing its naturalistic appearance. They aid in waste management by taking care of your snake’s nitrogen waste. For some arboreal … Read more
If you’re taking your pet snake to the vet or moving house, you’ll need a high-quality snake travel carrier. But snakes become stressed when moved around, and when in unfamiliar places. Take a secure plastic … Read more
Snakes are cold-blooded, or ectothermic, animals. Because reptiles are unable to regulate their own body temperature, they need to draw heat from their living environment. So, a snake’s tank needs an external heat source, such … Read more
Blood pythons are beautiful snakes with a ‘feisty’ personality, so you need to know how to handle them properly. Like all snakes, they’re obligate carnivores that survive on a diet of rodents. The blood python’s … Read more
We all want the best substrate for our corn snakes. But, since there are so many good options (Aspen, Cypress Mulch, Lignocel, Reptichip, etc.), which one should you buy? Is it necessary to use a … Read more
A substrate is the type of bedding that will line your snake’s enclosure. A good substrate will retain moisture well, not give off bad odors by absorbing urates, and not be easily ingested or inhaled … Read more
Some snake enclosures are quite bare: substrate, a water dish, and two hides. But just because snakes are reptiles doesn’t mean they don’t need toys to keep them occupied. Snakes love to investigate new things, … Read more
A reliable, consistent heat source is a vital part of a snake’s vivarium setup. Without it, your snake wouldn’t be able to regulate its body temperature. Heat lamps are an option for snakes that would … Read more
High humidity can lead to scale rot, which is a bacterial infection of the ventral (belly) scales. According to the Veterinary Medicine Journal, scale rot (blister disease) can lead to death if left untreated. If … Read more