Reptile Care
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How Long Can Ball Pythons Go Without Eating?
Doubtlessly, ball pythons are one of the most popular pet snakes in the world, known for their docile nature and striking patterns. While they may seem like low-maintenance pets, proper care is crucial for their health and well-being. One of the key aspects of ball python care is feeding. Thus, a common question among owners [ ]
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 to Use a Heat Pad for Reptiles
If you ve ever expressed interest in owning lizards, snakes, or any manner of scaly friend, chances are that you have questions on how to set up their enclosure. Specifically, you may be wondering how to use a heat pad for reptiles. After all, many traditional pet owners may be unaware of the fact that reptiles [ ]
What do pet snakes eat?
Feeding your snake will be a cornerstone of its care. That’s why, before taking a pet snake home, it s essential that you do understand what and how they eat. The first thing to keep in mind is that all snakes wild or pet- are obligate carnivores. This means that no part of their diet [ ]
How Much Does a Reptile Heat Lamp Cost to Run
When researching which reptile pet to get, one aspect of care often not discussed is how much does a heat lamp and light actually cost to run . However, the overall cost of these devices can surprise some unaware people. That is why we are discussing the importance of heat lamps, and how much you can [ ]
What are the signs of a healthy ball python?
Ball pythons are often a person’s first foray into the world of keeping reptiles—the benefits of which are obvious. Low maintenance, docile, and non-aggressive, this snake species has every desirable trait a new herper could want in their first pet snake. However, because ball pythons are so often used as a starter snake, many beginners [ ]
Should Pet Boas For Sale Eat Live Or Frozen Prey?
Boas for sale make great pets! Not only are they unique, but they’re also fun to have. A question many novice snake owners ask is whether their pet boas for sale should eat live or frozen prey. The biggest misconception is that captive pet boas will only eat live prey. The thought behind that is [ ]
Understanding the Needs of Your Bearded Dragon
If you re a fan of reptiles, then you ve most likely had your eye on a bearded dragon at least once in your life. These friendly and social reptiles, also known as beardies , love being handled but its important to know the amount of responsibility that comes with owning a bearded dragon. Before you pick up [ ]
Did you know there are many different sand boa morphs?
You may know a lot about reptiles but did you know there are many different sand boa morphs? Sand boa morphs include pattern mutations like striped and paradox. They also include color mutations like albino, axanthic and snow. Albinos are orange and white while axanthics are black and white. Because snows are a combination of [ ]
Can I put my milk snake with my common corn snake?
If you’ve ever wondered “Can I put my milk snake with my common corn snake?” the general consensus is a resounding “no”. Experts unanimously advise against putting multiple snakes in the same enclosure. The one exception is when breeding snakes, but even that needs to be done with close monitoring and extreme caution. It doesn’t [ ]
What does a UVB light do for reptiles?
It’s common knowledge that reptiles need UVB light to survive, but what does a UVB light do for reptiles exactly? This important light source provides one of three types of UV wavelengths that plays a direct role in the physical health of reptiles and amphibians. It’s important that owners of cold-blooded pets know the purpose [ ]