You may find it weird to see your face rubbing its face after eating. It may also be alarming to see that your snake is rubbing its face against the glass of its enclosure. Why do they do this? Does this behavior harm the snake? Snakes rub their face against the glass of their enclosure …
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For snakes, shedding their skin is an essential part of life that keeps them healthy and allows them to grow. But shedding can be a stressful time for you and your snake, especially if this seems to be happening too much. How often should snakes shed, and why is your snake shedding so often? Snakes …
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 …
We all know that snakes hiss, but what about huffing? Can a snake huff? Some owners report that their snakes make a huffing or puffing noise at times like they’re rapidly expelling air out their noses. Some even say it’s the equivalent of a frustrated sigh in humans! But why is my snake huffing, and …
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. …
Does your pet snake keep moving around in its tank and look like it’s pushing against its glass enclosure? Do you worry that your pet snake might hurt itself with this behavior? We totally understand. This behavior is called glass surfing – but why do snakes do this? Snakes glass surf for various reasons. It …
It is natural that first-time snake owners have tons of questions about their pet feeding. The crucial ones are how long can snakes go without eating and what affects their ability to survive without food. Let’s see what experts say. Snakes can survive an impressively long period without food, ranging from a few weeks to …
It’s always a sad state of affairs to discuss whether your pet snake is on the verge of dying or not. After all, these reptiles are quite independent and don’t express any major signs of discomfort or pain, unlike other pets. Due to this reason, you have to be extremely knowledgeable on matters related to …
Snakes love to bask in the sun during the day. As a reptile owner, you might wonder if snakes also need light at night to keep them as safe and comfortable as possible. Snakes don’t need a light to be on at night. They benefit from a day and night cycle, which means they need …
You should avoid handling your snake before it sheds because this can interfere with the process, and your snake may be feeling more stressed than usual.