You will need the best substrate for a corn snake. But, since there are several excellent options (Aspen, Cypress Mulch, Lignocel, Reptichip, etc.), which should you buy? Is it necessary or should you use something free that you have at home already, like paper towels or newspaper? We’ve detailed what makes […]

Hides are an essential part of any good snake enclosure. In fact, many owners have two; one on the cool side and one in their snake’s basking area. Because they’re so crucial for your snake’s health and wellbeing, it’s vital that you select the best hide for your pet snake. […]

Feeding a snake is quite easy. They don’t eat very often, and only require one type of food (rodents). However, there is one feeding-related topic that comes up frequently among snake owners. There are many pros and cons to feeding snakes in a separate enclosure vs. feeding in the vivarium. […]

Heating pads, also called heat mats or under-tank heaters (UTHs), provide a convenient and easy way of warming up your snake’s enclosure. They provide consistent heat, allowing you to create the optimal temperature gradient inside your vivarium. This guide explains why you need a heating pad for your snake’s enclosure, […]

Some herpetologists find it difficult to keep the moisture level down in their snake’s enclosure. If the air in your snake’s tank is too damp, this has implications for the health of your snake. For example, your snake could develop scale rot, which is a nasty bacterial infection of the […]

A substrate is a base on which your snake will live, so it is critical that you make an informed decision. A good substrate will retain moisture well, will not give off odor or toxic chemicals and will not be easily ingested by your snake. Note that not all substrates […]