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Where To Buy Exotic Pets
There are plenty of excellent reasons as to why someone would choose buying an exotic pet over a traditional one. Perhaps you want something that won t activate your allergies. Maybe dogs and cats aren t allowed in your apartment. Or you simply want a quiet, less obtrusive animal (although this isn t the case for all exotic [ ]
Corn Snake Handling Tips
Bringing home that new corn snake you ve had your eyes on for a while can be an exciting, joyful experience. However, if you re new to reptile ownership, you may need to review certain aspects of its care, such as corn snake handling and body language. This can cause some unfortunate miscommunications. Especially early on in [ ]
What does a corn snake look like?
If you have held any interest in owning or breeding corn snakes (also known as red rat snakes), you are not alone. These snakes are among some of the most commonly kept reptiles in the world. This is because they are known to have great temperaments, and are easy to handle. They also have an [ ]
Types of Reptile Pets
Most people, when thinking about types of reptile pets, think of snakes. However, the world of snake keeping is large, varied, and unique. There are hundreds of reptiles available to the fanciers of the world, all varying in sizes and care needs. Snakes as a Type of Pet Reptile While there may be a stigma [ ]
What is an Isopod?
What is an isopod? An isopod is a terrestrial crustacean that is commonly known as a roly poly, pill bug, or sowbug. It is closely related to lobsters and shrimp, isopods also breathe with gills. They can not bite or harm you in anyway which makes them great pets for all ages. These crustaceans are [ ]
Is a corn snake the right reptile pet for me?
After having been the owner operator of a reptile store for over twenty years some questions become a rhythmic everyday part of what we hear and what we have to answer. A frequently asked question is whether or not a snake is the right pet for a child and more often than not which type [ ]
How to Set Up a Ball Python Habitat
You did it! You took the first step in ball python ownership and decided that you actually want one. Now comes the exciting part. Figuring out how to set up a ball python habitat and acquiring the right materials. Navigating the world of reptile care can be confusing, and it can be difficult to parse [ ]
How much does a milk snake cost?
The milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) is a subspecies of kingsnake that lives across the US and Mexico. Like other kingsnakes, they re medium sized constrictors that are fairly popular as pets. In fact, you may just consider owning one yourself. You may also be asking certain questions such as how much does a milk snake cost [ ]
How long do corn snakes live as pets?
The corn snake is a smaller, non-venomous reptile found across the eastern US. Because of their docile disposition, tolerance of handling, and notable appearance, they make for popular pets. When seeking out a corn snake as a pet, one may wonder exactly how long they live. Snakes are a wide group of animals that differ [ ]
Are ball pythons venomous?
So, you re looking to own a ball python. Right now, you re unsure on whether they re safe or not, and you may be asking questions like are ball pythons venomous . After all, we all understand how dangerous venom can be. It s natural to be a bit threatened by it and animals that can produce it. By [ ]
Are ball pythons good pets?
It s difficult to find a snake that s more commonly owned by reptile keepers rookie and veteran alike than the ball python. After all, they are a unique, beautiful animal that have earned the respect and admiration of many people. But the question still remains whether the ball python can truly make a good pet. Native [ ]
What Do Ball Pythons Eat?
Ball pythons (aka royal pythons) are an exceptionally popular species of snake in both zoos and homes around the world. However, a new snake owner may still feel lacking in the knowledge to take care of their pet, and ask questions like what do ball pythons eat . To assist in this phase, let s take a [ ]