Some agricultural areas have rock piles from field clearing. These are great habitats for snakes as they provide an apartment-style living and many different thermal regimes to…

You can have two separate heat lights, each on a 12-hour cycle. Leave the daylight heat light (the white light) on during the day and turn the…

Some recommended heating lamps for snakes include: 1. Zoo Med ReptiSun Terrarium Hood: a reliable lamp that provides both heat and UVB for optimal snake health. 2.…

There are several common snake diseases, including: 1. Infectious stomatitis: This is a bacterial infection that affects a snake's mouth, causing inflammation and sores. 2. Respiratory infections:…

Brumation is similar to hibernation in that snakes will sleep for long periods of time. They will, however, wake up to forage for food and water and…

- Changes in appetite - Frequent hiding or seeking privacy - Increased aggression or defensive behavior - Unusual shedding patterns or difficulty shedding - Abnormal behaviors such…

For many species of snake, their sex drive is activated by seasonal change. You can replicate this by dropping the temperature in your viv by just a…

Be careful at night: use a torch. Snakes are hard to see and are more likely to bite if someone stands on them or gets too close.…

Some snakes experience difficult or improper shedding (dysecdysis). Dysecdysis is considered a symptom of an underlying problem. The common underlying factor is often husbandry, such as improper…

To handle a large snake, it is important to follow these steps: 1. Remain calm and avoid sudden movements. 2. Keep a safe distance and do not…