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Care of Snakes
Although many people fear them, snakes are a popular pet and be quite tame with proper care. Ask questions here about the habitat, diet and behavior of pet snakes.
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Which is thte easiest snake to take care of?
well that is a very hard question because you may NOT have a glass cage for any chameleon because of the reflection it could call death or fatal threats. Next they need two light one for heat and one for resting. Also they need a spray check so when they are hot spray very carefully with a bottle or mister, if it gets in eye call breeder or vet. Chameleons can not be house with others unless mating[if needed]. Chameleons eat waxworms waxmoths crickets mealworms kingmeal worms and others too, do not feed anything you find in the house because it could have a disease. they are very good climbers so you need lots of branches. Now the last they need a big cage or place to live in since natural climbers if you do not want a bit cage 100 gallon tank then if you wanted panther or veiled cross them off your list, not Jackson's and Hoennelli then those need one of the smallest 35 gallon 4x4x4. Now you know how picky they are. The best would probably be for beginner gecko or corn snake and bearded dragon they are not as picky
Can corn snakes become egg bound?
corn snakes lay their eggs in their home or if you have them for pets they lay their eggs inside their hide
They suffocate their prey - by wrapping their body around the animal, and tightening their grip as the animal breathes out. They swallow the animal whole - usually starting at the head - and 'walking their jaw over the animal until its at the top of the gullet. They use throat muscles to pull the prey into their stomach - where powerful acids dissolve the food, until there's nothing left but hair. The waste is ejected from the cloaca.
How can you tell a rat snake and a corn snake apart?
Rat snakes are generally black whereas corn snakes are orangey yellowy and look like ground up corn.
Your corn snake hasn't eaten for 6 weeks what should you do?
Snakes normally eat about every three weeks to a month, so your snake is probably fine.
Unless it's a baby cornsnake. ._.
Yes! Not sure why this is in "Sex," but anyway... a snake can unhinge its jaws in order to swallow things much larger than its own head! What a snake can swallow depends upon the size of the snake. A large constrictor such as those found along the Congo and Amazon rivers can swallow baby bison which is just as big as an adult man. There are many stories of young children being eaten by snakes and even snakes stealing babies from their cribs.
Check out the related link for a short set of photos from an incident in South America. A 14 year old was swallowed whole while sleeping next to his friends on a camping trip.
How does a snake detect a mouse?
depends on the snake most use sent with there tongue some use heat sensores like vipers and rattle snke other way hearin seen felling vibratings
How do you know a female corn snake from a male?
The most reliable way of sexing a Corn Snake is by 'probing', a metal probe is inserted into the opening of the pouch behind the vent, in females the probe will extend the length of only 1 or 2 subcaudal scales, while in males it will extend 6-8. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY SOMEONE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND CAN SERIOUSLY HARM AND CAUSE GREAT PAIN TO YOUR SNAKE IF DONE INCORRECTLY!
What is a brown snake with pin black stripes?
That is the typical colouration of the European Adder. A venomous snake found in Great Britain and Western Europe.
Do corn snakes get along with dogs and guinea pigs?
they might try as guinea pigs smell like their normal food, but the snake won't be successful as guinea pigs are normally 3-6 times their normal food size.
What is the processs of shedding skin of snakes?
When the shedding process begins, the skin will begin to look slightly opaque and some snakes will get pink bellies when beginning the shedding process. Then, the snake will steadily become more and more opaque until the eyes completely clouded over. After a few days, before they shed their eyes will clear back up. Soon after that, they will shed off their old skin. The whole process can take 1-2 weeks, and sometimes longer.
How do you attract a lost pet snake out of hiding?
If the snake isn't coming out that likely means it is both full and comfortable. Start by dropping the temperature in the room it is in several degrees while simultaneously putting a warm spot out that will attract its attention. You can accomplish this by setting a lamp in the middle of the floor and turning it on. Try doing this at night and then sit quietly and wait to see if the snake comes out. It might take a few hours before it starts to move if it does at all.
Another method is to get a frozen rat/mouse, thaw it out and set it in the middle of the floor in a container of some sort. If the snake is in the room, even if it just ate there's a pretty good chance it will come out to investigate. Of course like the above method you need to be there to see it come out and catch it.
If you don't know for sure where it is, but only suspect you can try laying flour out along the edges of the wall. The theory is that the snake will crawl through it and confirm by way of its body impressions in the flour that it is in that room.
What is a reasonable size terrarium for to baby corn snakes?
It depends on the size of the snake. The vivarium should be at last half the adult snakes length. on its longest side - and a quarter of the adult snakes length for the measurement front to back.
When a snake is done shedding are you supposed to feed it?
A snake will not normally feed during their shedding period, mainly because as it prepares for the shed, the lens cap, otherwise known as the 'Brill' clouds the snakes vision making it feel vulnerable. It is okay not to offer your snake food during sloughing, but ok if you do, (not live of course), if they want it, they'll take it.
What type of snake is blackhas yellow and orange stripes and has a tan and red belly?
Although there are several snakes that fit this VERY general description, the most common are either a garter snake or a ribbon snake. Neither are poisonous and won't hurt you.
How does a Burmese Python care for their young?
Many pythons lay eggs in middle to late February. the eggs will hatch about the middle of April so the baby will be born in warm weather but also rainy weather. this is very good for the growth of this baby it will normally lay 4 eggs but not always. I hope this helps thanks
How often does a corn snake shed?
hatchlings and ones in between adult and hatchling shed about every month and adults shed about every six months.
P.S. Your snake will not eat for about two weeks, will start to look sick, and they will start to turn somewhat gray and their eyes will look almost completely gray when shedding.
All scorpions are predators, they eat insects, other scorpions and spiders, small mammals
Do any snakes that are good for pets eat insects?
The only species of snake that preys on insects is the Tentacled Snake. It preys on termites - and is absolutely NOT suitable as a 'starter snake' !
While the garter snakes do not eat insects, per se, they will feed on earthworms and small fish, such as minnows. These are usually easy to obtain in stores, such as Wal*Mart, bait shops, etc. They are easier to find food for than many other species of snake that require live mammals for food. With proper care, many garter snakes can make a good starter snake, are easily found in many parts of the Americas, and are generally not expensive. With time, they will become tame and not bite or release their nasty smelling anal defenses.
How often do baby corn snakes eat?
48 Hours. i have 28 corn snakes, and i made the mistake of taking it out after about 12 hours, and it cost me 12 stitches
No, they are too big. Small ball pythons require pinkies, and larger ones will eat rats.
Make sure you never feed them live prey, as live prey can harm the snake. Many pet stores sell frozen rats.
