Snakes

There aren’t many ways for a pet snake to show affection. Even though they don’t show feelings like cats or dogs do, that doesn’t mean they don’t like being around their owners. Experts say you’ll have to work hard to win your pet’s love, even though most snakes will show affection without expecting anything in…

Snakes and other reptiles are ectothermic, which means they get their heat from the environment. The sun or something made by people, like a light, could be the source of the heat. Snakes can’t make their own body heat, so if they can’t find a warm place, their bodies will take on the temperature of…

Having a snake as a pet can be very exciting. Snakes are beautiful animals, and there are many kinds to look at. However, be prepared for musk emissions. What does it mean? Why do snakes emit musk? All of these are good questions for someone who just got a snake. What Is Snake Musk? Snakes…

If you’ve ever had a snake as a pet or are thinking about getting one, you might be curious about whether or not snakes can heal themselves when they get hurt. Dealing with a hurt pet snake can be scary, but snakes can recover from small and sometimes even big injuries. Can they, on the…

If you have a snake as a pet, you need to take good care of it so you don’t lose it. How long can a snake that got out of its tank live in a house? Snakes are very good at getting away. So, if you have a pet snake, the best way to keep…

Do you really know how snakes act when they see light? Are snakes able to see color? And if that’s the case, what colours can a snake see? We’ll talk about more ideas about snake colours and answer the question, “Can snakes see red?” Different species of snakes can see light in different ways. Snakes…

Snakes are ectothermic, which means that they get their body heat from the air around them. But how often should a snake drop its skin? As a pet snake owner, you need to know how your snake acts and what it needs. If you know how often your snake sheds, you can plan for and…

Snakes are some of the most interesting creatures on the planet. How long, though, can a snake go without water? As a snake owner, you know that there are many things that affect a snake’s health. One of these is making sure it has water. But if you’ve ever seen a snake in the wild,…

As snakes become more popular this time of year, people have started sharing photos and videos of snakes they have seen. According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, snakes are cold-blooded animals that sleep through the winter. They wake up in late February or early March. There are two snakes that look the same but are…

Knowing how coral snakes are different from king snakes could save your life. The coral snake is well-known for its painful and (rarely) deadly poison, but the king snake is completely harmless and doesn’t pose any danger to people. But which one is which, and how do you know? Comparing King Snake vs Coral Snake…