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🐍 Comprehensive care guides for snakes.

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Snake Ownership Guides

Green Tree Python

Green Tree Python

About Green Tree PythonsScientific name: Morelia viridis Size: 4 – 6ft Lifespan: Approx 20 years Wild Population: 5,000+ Primary Colour: Green Endangerment: Common Habitat: Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea Difficulty of Keeping: Very Challenging, Ideal For...

Boa Constrictor

Boa Constrictor

Boa Constrictor FactsSize: 5 – 13ft Lifespan: 20 – 25 years Wild Population: 50,000+ Primary Colour: Brown, Black & Red Tail Endangerment: Common Habitat: South-East United States, Most of South America. Difficulty of Keeping: Moderate (experience a previous snake...

Garter Snakes

Garter Snakes

Garter Snake FactsScientific name: Thamnophis Size: Average 60cm (2ft) Lifespan: 10 - 12 years Wild Population: 1,000,000+ Primary Colour: Variable Commonly, Black or Grey Endangerment: Common Habitat: North & Centeral America Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum...

Grass Snake

Grass Snake

Grass Snake FactsScientific name: Natrix Natrix Size: 3 – 5ft Lifespan: 12 – 25 years Wild Population: Unknown Endangerment: Endangered (Protected Species) Habitat: United Kingdom What do they eat? Mice, Small Rats, birds and eggs. Eggs or Live birth: Egg baring...

Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Brazilian Rainbow Boa Facts Scientific name: Epicrates cenchria Size: 4 - 7ft Lifespan: Around 20 - 25 years Wild Population: 10,000+ Primary Colour: Brown, Black with iridescence Endangerment: Common Habitat: South America (Brazil) Difficulty of Keeping: Moderately...

Amazon Tree Boa

Amazon Tree Boa

Amazon Tree Boa Facts Scientific name: Corallus hortulanus Size: 5 – 6ft Lifespan: 20+ years Wild Population: 7,000+ Primary Colour: Varies, Black, Gray, Orange, Yellow, Red & More. Endangerment: Uncommon Habitat: South-East United States Difficulty of Keeping:...

Hognose

Hognose

Hognose Quick FactsScientific name: Heterodon nasicus Size: 1 – 3.5ft Lifespan: 15 – 20 years Wild Population: 100,000+ Primary Colour: Multiple Dependant on morph. Endangerment: Common Habitat: Eastern United States Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum environment...

Burmese Python

Burmese Python

Burmese Python FactsScientific name: Python bivittatus Size: 15 - 28ft. Lifespan: 17 - 20 years. Wild Population: 10,000+ Primary Colour: brown patterned. Endangerment: Common Habitat:  United States Difficulty of Keeping: Difficult. Optimum environment Temperature:...

Milk Snake

Milk Snake

Milk Snake FactsScientific name: Lampropeltis triangulum Size: 3 – 5ft Lifespan: 15 – 25 years Wild Population: 25,000+ Primary Colour: Colour bands (most commonly Red, White & Black) Endangerment: Common Habitat: United States Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum...

King Snake

King Snake

King Snake FactsScientific name: Lampropeltis getula californiae Size: 3 – 6ft Lifespan: 15 – 20 years Wild Population: 9,000+ Primary Colours: Black, Grey & White Endangerment: Common, some species becoming endangered. Habitat: United States Difficulty of...

Corn Snake

Corn Snake

Corn Snake FactsScientific name: Pantherophis guttatus Size: 3 – 5ft Lifespan: 15 – 25 years Wild Population: 20,000+ Primary Colour: Orange (More On The Corn Snakes Appearance Here!) Endangerment: Common Habitat: South-East United States Difficulty of Keeping: Easy...

Royal Python

Royal Python

Royal Python FactsScientific name: Python regius Size: 3 – 5ft Lifespan: up to 30+ years Population: 50,000+ Primary Colour: Black & Yellow Endangerment: Common Habitat: Africa Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum environment Temperature: 95°F hotspot with ambient...

Iguana

Iguana

About The IguanaPossibly the most beautiful lizard on the planet, with a wide array of different colours and sub-species. Iguanas are such a tempting pet lizard because of this but there are some requirements which is why they are not the most popular kept pet lizard...

Green Tree Python

Green Tree Python

About Green Tree PythonsScientific name: Morelia viridis Size: 4 – 6ft Lifespan: Approx 20 years Wild Population: 5,000+ Primary Colour: Green Endangerment: Common Habitat: Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea Difficulty of Keeping: Very Challenging, Ideal For...

Do Snakes Have Ears?

Do Snakes Have Ears?

The short answr is no, they do not have ears, and cannot hear any sounds as we do. Though it is not visible and is internal. Snakes actually use and pick up vibrations, as they do not have an audio cue’s around where their prey or predators are. Their ability to...

Why Snakes Hiss

Why Snakes Hiss

Exactly Why Snakes HissA hiss from a snake is a sound you will always remember, and there is good reason. A snake that hisses is not a good sign whether it is a captive animal or wild. The hiss is a pre-warning before striking, if a snake has enough time to spot an...

What Snakes Eat!

What Snakes Eat!

What do snakes eat?Snakes are well known as eating live animals in the wild, most commonly is rodents and mice. Also, giant snake eat deer’s in the USA such as Burmese pythons. But this is not the only types of foods snakes of different species consume. For example,...

How Do Snakes Reproduce

How Do Snakes Reproduce

So, you are looking to find out how snakes have sex and reproduce. How can a snake with not arms or legs mate with another snake? We are going to answer all in this short article for you and break it down, so it all makes sense! First snakes reproduce most commonly...

Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko FactsScientific name: Eublepharis macularius Size: 7 – 10 inches Lifespan: 15 years Wild Population: 10,000+ (unkown) Primary Colour: Patterned Endangerment: Common Habitat: South-Asia, Iraq, Pakistan, North-west India. Difficulty of Care: Easy (no...

Why Snakes Yawn

Why Snakes Yawn

Do snakes Yawn?All snake species yawn but there is an ongoing debate as to the reason of motivation behind a snake yawning. This reasons for a snake yawning are not only being tired, it is more known that the snake is actually stretching their jaw in preparation of...

Are Snakes Good Pets?

Are Snakes Good Pets?

Why Snakes Are Great PetsIf you considering you next pet, and you want something a little different. A snake must be a consideration providing you are not scared by the sight of them. Beyond popular belief, a snake is a fantastic pet and really can make the perfect...

Boa Constrictor

Boa Constrictor

Boa Constrictor FactsSize: 5 – 13ft Lifespan: 20 – 25 years Wild Population: 50,000+ Primary Colour: Brown, Black & Red Tail Endangerment: Common Habitat: South-East United States, Most of South America. Difficulty of Keeping: Moderate (experience a previous snake...

Lizard Ownership Guides

Iguana

Iguana

About The IguanaPossibly the most beautiful lizard on the planet, with a wide array of different colours and sub-species. Iguanas are such a tempting pet lizard because of this but there are some requirements which is why they are not the most popular kept pet lizard...

Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko FactsScientific name: Eublepharis macularius Size: 7 – 10 inches Lifespan: 15 years Wild Population: 10,000+ (unkown) Primary Colour: Patterned Endangerment: Common Habitat: South-Asia, Iraq, Pakistan, North-west India. Difficulty of Care: Easy (no...

Uromastyx

Uromastyx

Urmoastyx FactsScientific name: Uromastyx sp. Size: up to 30 inches Lifespan: 30+ years Wild Population: 35,000+ Endangerment: Common Habitat: Asia, North America Difficulty of Keeping: Medium Optimum environment Temperature: 115°F hotspot with ambient temp of 80+°F...

Crested Gecko

Crested Gecko

Crested Gecko FactsScientific name: Correlophus ciliatus Size: Approx 8 Inches Lifespan: 20 years Wild Population: 4,000+ Primary Colour: Various Endangerment: Was thought to be extinct until rediscovered Habitat: New Caledonia Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum...

Chinese Water Dragon

Chinese Water Dragon

Chinese Water Dragon FactsScientific name: Physignathus cocincinus Size: up to 3ft Lifespan: 15 years Wild Population: 4,000+ Primary Colour: Green Endangerment: Common Habitat: southern China and southeastern Asia Difficulty of Keeping: Difficult Optimum environment...

Blue Tongue Skink

Blue Tongue Skink

Blue Tongue Skink Facts Scientific name: Tiliqua Size: 36 inches maximum Lifespan: 15 – 20+ years Wild Population: 7,000+ Primary Colour: Black, Brown, Cream Endangerment: Common Habitat: Australia Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum environment Temperature: 95°F...

Tortoise Guides

Tortoise As A Pet? Everything You Need To Know

Tortoise As A Pet? Everything You Need To Know

Tortoise Facts Scientific Name: Geochelone Elegans Size: 6-120cm Lifespan: 50-100 years Primary Colour: Grey, black, brown, yellow, green Difficulty of Keeping: Easy Optimum Water Environment Temperature: 70-90 Farenheit What do they eat? Herbivore Eggs or Live birth:...

Reptile Questions Answered

Do Snakes Have Ears?

Do Snakes Have Ears?

The short answr is no, they do not have ears, and cannot hear any sounds as we do. Though it is not visible and is internal. Snakes actually use and pick up vibrations, as they do not have an audio cue’s around where their prey or predators are. Their ability to...

Why Snakes Hiss

Why Snakes Hiss

Exactly Why Snakes HissA hiss from a snake is a sound you will always remember, and there is good reason. A snake that hisses is not a good sign whether it is a captive animal or wild. The hiss is a pre-warning before striking, if a snake has enough time to spot an...

How Do Snakes Reproduce

How Do Snakes Reproduce

So, you are looking to find out how snakes have sex and reproduce. How can a snake with not arms or legs mate with another snake? We are going to answer all in this short article for you and break it down, so it all makes sense! First snakes reproduce most commonly...

Why Snakes Yawn

Why Snakes Yawn

Do snakes Yawn?All snake species yawn but there is an ongoing debate as to the reason of motivation behind a snake yawning. This reasons for a snake yawning are not only being tired, it is more known that the snake is actually stretching their jaw in preparation of...

Butter Ball Pythons

Butter Ball Pythons

Butter ball pythons are great pets, these snakes are growing each year in captivity both in the USA and UK. This ball python morph is a more subtle colour change than other and is not noticeable unless you know what to look for!Whats the difference?A butter ball...

Are snakes nocturnal

Are snakes nocturnal

Are All Snakes NocturnalNot all snakes are nocturnal, it is dependent on the snake species. Snakes are very well adapted to their environment and sleep when hunting is going to be less successful more often than not. A good way to find if the snake is a nocturnal...

How often do snakes eat

How often do snakes eat

How Often A Snake EatsHow often a snake eats large depends on a few different factors: The size of the snake, this is important because the bigger the snake the larger meal it will need to maintain good condition. How healthy the snake is from previous eating, if...

Do snakes have legs

Do snakes have legs

Do Snakes Have Legs?This sounds like a completely stupid question, but when you actually look into it further this may just change your mind. It is thought that snakes have evolved from a species of lizard years ago and when you look closer are the under-tail end of a...

Can Snakes Bite Underwater

Can Snakes Bite Underwater

Do Snake Bite Underwater? 90% of snake species live in-land but they like to go for a swim, but for the snakes that do swim more frequently, can they really bite you under water? Any snake is capable of biting underwater, but this is less like than when the snake is...

Snake Poop

Snake Poop

How do snakes poop?This is a question that surprisingly comes up more frequently than expected, but this is still a topic not often explained in detail. Snakes poop less frequently than 95% of the population of living creators, this is due to only having a meal which...

What Cobras Eat

What Cobras Eat

What Do Cobras Eat?Cobras as with all snakes are not too fussy about what they are going to eat. Though occasionally cobras will eat prey that is a little big and regurgitate the meal within the following 12 hours. As cobras are opportunistic feeders, anything they...

Do Snakes Have Brains

Do Snakes Have Brains

Has A Snake Got A Brain?The short answer is yes, every snake in the world has a brain, but there is various levels of brain intelligence across the different species of snake there is. Connected to the brain is the Jacobson’s organ, this organ is where a snake forked...

Everything About Snake Teeth

Everything About Snake Teeth

Do Snake Have Teeth?Most snakes do have teeth, snakes need teeth to hunt and to eat. How many teeth do snakes have? Its hard to guess this as different types of snakes have different amounts of teeth, however snake teeth are usually in rows, specifically six rows....

Scale Rot, How To Cure Safely

Scale Rot, How To Cure Safely

Scale rot is what every snake and reptile enthusiast does not want to hear, not only can this be uncomfortable for the snake and if left untreated dangerous. But this bacterial infection seems to be more common among the pet snakes and lizards we get. The reasoning...

why Are People Scared Of Snakes?

why Are People Scared Of Snakes?

Fear of Snakes Snakes are so commonly misunderstood as an aggressive animal that will eat anything in its path. This could not be further from the truth about snakes! Firstly, we are bias, and we understand this, but we have converted thousands of people from their...

Snakes Lifespan

Snakes Lifespan

How Long Do Snakes Live?This largely varies depending on which type of snake it is. As with most reptiles, snakes live a long time compared to dogs or cats. The average lifespan is between 13- 18 years old in captivity and 10 – 15 years in the wild.Lifespan Difference...

Reptile Thermostats

Reptile Thermostats

Does the type of thermostat matter?Yes, it is important to get the optimum thermostat for how you choose to heat your reptiles enclosure. Certain thermostats are made for heat mats, other for bulbs. Choosing the incorrect model can also cost you more money in the long...

Are Anacondas Poisonous?

Are Anacondas Poisonous?

Anacondas Venomous?Anacondas are part of the constrictor family; they use their body to wrap around the prey item and squeeze until they are no longer breathing. All anacondas are not poisonous/ venomous species of snake. With that being said there is no such things...

Can Lizards Swim

Can Lizards Swim

Overview For the most part, lizard is known to be brilliant swimmers, but just like other animals, not all the species of lizard are ability to swim. A prime example of a lizard which can swim is the Chinese water dragon, they are thought to be quicker in the water...

Handling Aggressive Snakes

Handling Aggressive Snakes

How to handle an aggressive snakeSnake keepers often come across at least one snake that is a real pain to handle. Firstly, snakes are not aggressive by nature, they hunt to eat, not for sport or enjoyment. Defensive snakes are a better term, as owners we assume it is...

How snakes move

How snakes move

How Do Snakes Move Snakes movement confuses a lot of people, and how they also are able to move at fast speeds. So how is this possible? Simply, when a snake moves across any surface, they use their belly muscles and scales to alternate back and forth to allow them to...

Are Snakes Scared?

Are Snakes Scared?

Are Snakes Afraid? For some the perception of a snake is a ruthless killer which hunts and attacks animals and people. This couldn’t be further from the truth, and here is why. A snake will only attack a food source, as they are carnivores, snakes must eat meat to...

Vivariums

Vivariums

Choosing A vivarium Choosing a vivarium can cause confusion, this guide is to give you a better understanding of what is the difference, which is best suited for certain reptiles and ones to avoid.  Vivarium’s come in different sizes and shapes, the most popular is a...

Do snakes Drink Water

Do snakes Drink Water

OverviewSnakes do drink water but not as often as you would think. A snake gets most of its hydration from meals such as rodents’ blood and the water within the fur. Snakes drink water in a more unusual method. Their skin folds which as like drain into their mouth....

Do Snakes Sleep

Do Snakes Sleep

Have you ever looked at your pet snake and thought “how long can they stay still for?” this isn’t just relaxing but the snake is more than likely asleep but with the lack of eyelids, snake cannot shut their eyes. You will notice if you have woken a snake up because if...

What Do Crocodiles Eat?

What Do Crocodiles Eat?

Crocodiles DietCrocodiles re not fussy about what they eat, they are capable of taking down large zebras to even killing sharks. The saltwater crocodile has the pound for pound strongest bite out of any animal on the planet, and yes this does include the great white...

Do Lizards Lay Eggs?

Do Lizards Lay Eggs?

About Lizard EggsLizards like snakes lay eggs, though not all are egg baring. Around 10% of lizards have live births. The most common species that are kept in captivity lay eggs (See our full list of egg baring & live baring lizards). Reptiles such as the blue...

Do Snakes Fart

Do Snakes Fart

Do snakes Pass Wind? Snakes will pass air they may build up, assuming this is the case, snakes are capable of “farting”, but this is a little different from a snake than it would be from any other animal. Due to flatulence is a build-up of gas that is released by...

How Do Snakes Smell?

How Do Snakes Smell?

How Does a Snake Smell?Snakes have an unusual way of smelling; most people assume that because snakes have nostrils this is how the smell their surroundings. This is not true; snakes use their tongue to gauge smells; this is the explanation as to why a snake’s tongue...

Do snakes Hibernate

Do snakes Hibernate

Do All Snakes Hibernate?Snakes do hibernate and this varies from snake species and location. Not all snakes do hibernate, as they have no need to, such as boa constrictors being a prime example. The most common snakes that do go into a hibernation is rattle snakes,...

Do Snakes Have Bones?

Do Snakes Have Bones?

Do snakes Have bones Recently this question has come up more than 10 times asking, “do snakes have bones?”, they do, snakes have many ribs that go down their entire body after the skull. When I started keep snakes, I always wondered if a snake had any bones at all...

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Grant

Loves everything to do with reptiles, but is most knowledgable about snakes and lizards! Having owned over 15 different species of snake for over 30 years!

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Jamie

Anything Quirky, dave loves all venomous snakes and crocodiles, snapping turtles are his favourite of them all. If you think you have a weird reptile send him PICTURES!

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Rebecca

Rebecca, Loves all reptiles, more of a lizard (gecko) specialist, she has studied lizards for a long time and if you have any questions, be sure to send them her way!