Category: Reptiles

Ball pythons, also known as Royal pythons are native reptiles of Central and Western Africa. Both the common names have an origin like the name ‘Ball’ comes from the defense strategy of the snake to curl up into a tight ball. And the name ‘Royal’ originates from the ancient Egyptian mythology that the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra supposedly wore these snakes around her wrists! Ball Pythons Information Ball pythons are popular pet snakes. They do not

If you are one of those people in a minority, who adore the reptilian creature with its scaly body, you are in august company. Jim Morrison in his own words, always liked reptiles. Keeping a snake as a pet is not a choice that most people would make, but if you are thrilled by the idea of having snakes as pets, then you need to know which are the various types of snakes you can

Milk Snake Habitat The habitat of the milk snake does not have a wide variation. Typically, it can be found in forested regions and also in open parries. Rocky slopes are also populated by the snake. Talking about its distribution, its population is spread in areas such as southeastern Canada, continental regions of the United States, Central America and also places such as western Ecuador and northern Venezuela. Milk Snake Appearance and Behavior Alternating bands

King and Milk snakes are a sensible choice as a first snake pet. These breeds are often terribly docile, extremely hardy and awfully simple to take care of. There are some species possessing a bit of an inclination to be nippy, so it is always best to be aware, particularly when you’re setting up your king and milk snake care program. Adult snakes will change in size according to the species and sub-species. However most

Have you ever considered purchasing a snake as a pet? If you have, there is one important thing to do, which is choosing a specific species. In pet-shops there is great variety of snakes available, all requiring different type of care and attention. If you have no experience in having this kind of animal, and you still want one, there are a few species, suitable for you. One of the snakes often being chosen by

Since King snake and milk snake are closely related, belong to genus Lampropeltis, their basic care and housing requirements will be pretty much identical. They are escape artist, so a tight enclosure with a secure mesh top lid is very important. If there is any small (very small) gap or hole, your pet snake will escape. King snakes are known for testing their enclosures, looking for a way out and escaping from the smallest of

One of the most significant things to recollect about housing your king snake is that not unlike the other snakes, these guys are escape artists. If there’s a way out of the enclosure, they can certainly find it, and this suggests you must take additional care to be certain the housing environment is freed from openings, holes, and cracks a tiny snake could get through. Ensure the enclosure you select or build has a latched

Perhaps you are looking into buying a Milksnake, or have recently acquired one, but are unsure of their characteristics and needs. This article will serve as a basic care guide for beginner Milksnake owners. All information in this care guide is relevant for a store bought Milksnake. The care requirements of wild-caught Milksnakes vary greatly, and I highly discourage anyone from attempting to domesticate a wild snake. Selecting your snake If you have not yet purchased