VENOMOUS SNAKES LAWS Keeping venomous snakes is regulated for 3 key reasons, but as with most laws the main reason is safety and general public health. Ecosystem preservation is also a concern that laws regulating the tenure and ownership of venomous snakes normally takes into consideration, since when these snakes are released in the wild, […]
Snake Eyes & Retained Eye Caps Snake eye caps are a transparent scale (actually part of the skin) and can have a number of potential issues. Snakes evolved from lizards but have dramatically different eyes. These differences are cited widely as compelling evidence that snakes had fossorial and nocturnal ancestors. [1] In fact, most scientists […]
Top 10 Best Reptiles For Kids Choosing the best reptile for your kids can be a daunting task. Afterall we want to make sure our kids are safe and of course the pets too. In this article, we propose a list of the 10 reptiles we consider to be the most suitable for kids. However, the […]
REPTILE & EXOTIC ANIMAL LAWS Overview (in the US, UK, Continental Europe, Canada, and Australia) There are at least four reasons why keeping certain species of exotic animals (and reptiles in particular) in private households is regulated by the law: protection of endangered species issues of public health and human safety animal welfare ecosystem preservation […]
Difference Between Foggers And Misters As a general rule, reptiles kept in artificial environments, need humidity. A moist reptile habitat is not only required for hydration but also for incubation of eggs, shedding, and other reptile behaviors. On top of it, a comfortable environment makes reptiles feel safe and therefore, less stressed. There are two ways of […]
Do You Have A Pregnant Snake? Is your snake pregnant? How can you know? In this article we will cover the different types of snake reproduction as well give you tips on how to tell if your snake is gravid. Quick Reference Section Why Do Some Snakes Give Birth To Live Young And Other Lay […]
How To Tame A Snake Some snakes have learned to be aggressive through improper care, some others are naturally aggressive for having spent part of their lives in the wild. Some simply possess an inherently aggressive temperament. Even the tamest snakes could eventually display an aggressive behaviour if they feel threatened, scared or uncomfortable. Snakes show […]
Smallest Pet Snakes There are more than 3,000 species of snakes in the world, and here we are going to cover the smallest pet snakes out of those. With so many different species, there are snakes of many different sizes, from super tiny snakes like the Barbados Threadsnake or the Bimini Blind Snake, to super […]
Snake Poop Yes, snakes do poop! Even if they eliminate solid waste infrequently. Like birds, snakes excrete both solid and liquid waste from the same hole. Besides defecating and urinating, this hole -called the cloaca and found at the base of the tail- is used to mate and lay eggs. But unlike birds which can take […]
Docile Snakes Are you thinking about becoming the owner of a pet snake? If the answer is yes, then check out 5 of the most docile snakes that you can get for yourself today. As unbelievable as it might sound, owning a pet snake is way less demanding than owning any other kind of animal, […]
