Right after a snake sheds is one of the times they look their best. Any little injuries to the old layer of skin will have been shed away and the fresh new skin will be bright, clean, and have your snake looking gorgeous. Naturally, you’ll want to handle your snake when they’re looking so good. …
Snakes
Corn snakes are a great option for a first-time snake owner. Being new to this amazing hobby leads to some inevitable questions, however. One of the most common things a beginner wants to know is if their corn snake will get lonely and if they should keep more than one in the same enclosure? Corn …
Ball pythons are known for their calm and docile nature. This, along with a reasonable size, is one of the reasons that they are so popular in the pet trade. However, some owners find that their ball pythons don’t seem very mellow at all, instead choosing to hiss at them. Ball pythons may hiss at …
Whether your snake is new or you’ve had it for a time, your snake may try to escape from their tank on occasion. However, your snake is not just out to go exploring the rest of your house, but may have a very good reason for trying to escape. Indeed, sometimes their lives may depend …
Snakes are fascinating pets for a number of reasons, from their unique behavior to their beautiful appearance. However, you may be questioning whether you can really bond with your snake. In fact, it likely is possible for you to form a bond with your pet snake, although this bond may not look the same as …
So you heard that your friend has been giving his snake chicken nuggets. That’s cool, right? Now, you are thinking if you can give it as a treat to your snake. How about your leftover Caprese salad? Will all of this food be okay for your snake? Snakes can consume human food like eggs, poultry, …
Humans have been fearful of snakes for centuries. For some of us, this fear can be hard to overcome even if we really want to have a good relationship with snakes. You may find yourself wondering whether your snake can tell that you are afraid. It is a myth that snakes can sense fear in …
It’s so exciting to bring your new pet snake home. However, you need to know that you have to wait before handling your snake for longer than it takes to transfer them to their new forever home. Leave your new pet snake alone for at least seven days since the transport to its new home …
When I got my first snake as a kid, I wondered if my new snake buddy would enjoy a cuddle. I thought it might like physical affection the way a dog or cat does. Most new snake owners often find themselves wondering the same thing. Snakes do not tend to enjoy cuddling because they have …
When I was a kid, I wanted my corn snake, Ernie, to have a happy life. I wondered if it would be safe to let him out of his tank and roam around my bedroom for a while. I nearly lost him! I learned that day how difficult it is to let your snake roam …