Most snake owners know that their pets refuse food for some period of their lives, but sometimes the reason is hidden and unknown. You may be surprised to discover that there is a list of at least 25 reasons why your snake is getting skinny and concerned about how to help. Let’s see. Food refusal …
Can snakes hold their breath underwater? Or do snakes breathe underwater? Many people say that snakes are excellent swimmers, is there truth in this? Can you hold a pool party for your pet snakes? The length of time that a snake can hold its breath varies on different factors. Snakes that are used to marine …
One might think that since snakes are cold-blooded, it is okay to leave them cold as that is their average body temperature. But no, this should never be done! In fact, you should do the opposite and provide them with a heat source. What happens if your snake gets too cold? Can they die? If …
Should you give your snakes a soak or a bath? If your snakes do need a soak, how should you soak them? Are there snakes that like to take a bath? It is confusing to decide on the matter especially when you see your dirty snake. Will a soak benefit your snake? You should only …
Venomous snakes can be particularly stylish due to all their evolutionary adaptations, but any good reptile enthusiast knows that it’s wise to keep away from these creatures—and that’s just what those adaptations are for! The stance and hoods of cobras signal danger to potential predators, and we humans should be wary of those dangers as …
Are you curious to know the sex of your snake? If you are planning to breed your snakes, you really have to know if your snake is a boy or a girl as you do not want to commit the mistake of joining two snakes of the same sex in one enclosure. However, sexing a …
The other day I was looking at a friend’s bearded dragon lounging in his water bowl and I wondered whether beardies – and indeed reptiles as a whole – can swim. So I started researching to see whether reptiles can swim and whether you can keep those cool reptiles as pets. This is what I …
Making sure that your snake is healthy includes ensuring that their digestive system is healthy. Quite often a sickness, parasites, etc. can be noticed simply by keeping an eye on your snake’s poop – or lack thereof. It may not be glamorous, but it is important. In this article we’ll look at everything you need …
Snake owners know how sensitive their pet’s eyes can be, but only a few are aware of how many things can go wrong when it comes to these organs. The question is how to recognize eye injuries, infections, and congenital disorders your snake may suffer from and what to do to help your exotic pet. …
There are several reasons why a crested gecko might not be able to stick to glass anymore. Read this article to learn about those reasons and when to worry.