Category: Reptiles

The corn snake, also known as the red rat snake, is found in North America. The corn snake is a species of rat snakes that subdue their prey through constriction. The corn snakes are beautiful creatures that come in an array of bright colors and vibrant patterns. The corn snake gets its name due to the maize like patterns on its body and as it is found in corn fields. In this article we shall

Keeping Corn Snakes as Pets Corn snakes, unlike other snakes have a docile temperament. Found extensively in corn fields, they are farmers’ friends as they help in getting rid of pesky rodents like mice and rats. So before going for the idea of corn snakes as pets, you really need to be sure of the difference between taming a reptile and taming other animals. Snakes are sensitive creatures and identify danger out of fear combined

As exotic pets go, corn snakes make a good choice for beginners. They come in a variety of colors, are docile by nature and enjoy being handled, as well as being fairly easy to care for. Here are some tips on how to keep a pet corn snake healthy. To be a responsible pet owner, you will need to be prepared to commit time and energy to caring for your snake. Corn snakes can live

Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata), also known as the Red Rat Snake, are native only to North America. They kill their small prey using constriction. There is a maize-like pattern on their underside, and they were commonly found in corn fields, hence the name “Corn Snake”. Corn Snakes are popular pet snakes due to their calm and docile nature, unwillingness to bite, small adult size, colorful and intricate patterns, and they are very simple to take

Who’s this slippery customer? Pantheropis guttatus – a gloriously stripey, quasi-Dennis the Menace of the family of corn snakes. Since the time of Adam and Eve, snakes have divided opinion, but if you fancy keeping one of these critters, then a corn snake is the best place to start. Why get a snake? Any snake kept as a pet automatically carries with it novelty bonus points, but that shouldn’t be the guiding factor. They are

Bearded Dragon Bearded Dragon is the name used for any agamid lizard in the genus Pogona. They are native to Australia, and are sometimes the first reptile people get as pets. Bearded Dragons are popular pets, notably the species Inland or Central Bearded Dragon. These animals are also affectionately called “Beardies” by those who breed or raise them. They are a ideally suited to children, because of their friendly and calm nature, along with the

Does your idea of feeding your pet snake consist of tossing some food in the tank every couple of days, closing the lid and walking away? Continue reading and you’ll find that there is a lot more involved, and you may just pick up some useful tips to make your snake a lot happier. It is best to start using the right techniques as early as you can with your snake, hopefully when they are

One thing to consider when keeping a snake as a pet, is that unlike cats or dogs, snakes do not eat canned food. While cats are also carnivores  that eat rodents, you do not have to feed them the mice complete. But there are no cans with ready to use food for snakes. This is not only because cats and ferrets are more common kept predators, but also because snakes do need to eat differently.