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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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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.
How do you do use carbolic acid as snake repellent?
No.Experiments done with carbolic acid has prooved it wrong.So we are yet to find a strong snake repellent.But for any practical purposes precaution meantime seems to be a better option.House cleanliness,rodent hole destruction,banning snake hiding place (like bushes,unneccessary heapings etc etc) would in great extent reduce snakes gaining access to our houses.
Do small garden snakes eat baby mice?
There is NO SUCH SPECIES as a garden snake ! IF you meant a 'Garter snake' - then no - there are NO vegetarian snakes- ALL snakes are carnivores !
What is a reasonable price for a red tailed boa?
It depends on the age, gender, species and feeding schedule of the particular boa. Neonates will weigh between 20-30 grams at birth and a female boa can grow to lengths/weights of 14 feet/100 lbs. but each animal is unique and where one can weigh 100lbs, another would certainly be considered obese if it is significantly shorter at the same weight.
Snakes can come in any color, and you wont always know if it's poisonous by the color. If you see a Snake in the wild, its best not to touch it. Only pick up or touch a snake if you are positive it is nonpoisonous.
How do corn snakes kill their pray?
Corn snakes like all constrictors will strike the prey to hold it in place with their teeth while wrapping (constricting) around their prey. As they prey breeths out they squeeze harder not allowing their prey to breeth in until the prey is dead from the complete lack of air. At that time they begin to swallow their prey.
What type of snake is black with yellow strips?
Answer:
The Tiger Snake is also called Telescopus semiannulatus and is found throught central, eastern and southern Africa, from the Congo to Tanzania to South Africa.
It is venomous, but not dangerous to humans. Thought it strikes readily, it is tamed quickly.
See related link for full Wikipedia article.
What does a snake tongue look like?
if you never been bit don't answer this question cause they don't want your advice, so ive been bit by my corn snake when i was cleaning my terrerrium it was non-poisonous so i couldn't die. so it bit me and it was rear-fanged it had 5 teeth marks on each sides on my arm.
so that's what it looks like.
Who takes care of the baby pythons?
The snakes coils their eggs. They protect their eggs by attacking the predators.
No, they do not. However - they 'replace' any fang that gets broken.
Are tree pythons easy to care for?
I wouldn't recommend one for a first-time snake. The ROYAL PYTHON (Python regius) - to give its official name - is well-known for going on 'self-imposed fasts'. This means they can just stop eating for no apparent reason (and I speak from experience !)
Although a docile species, they are also a heavy-bodied snake and CAN reach lengths of 60 inches (1.5m) in length. Some of my own specimens are that length AND still growing !
They require height humidity (being a jungle species) and branches to climb on - with a daytime temperature of up to 30oC and a night-time drop of about 10oC
What kind of snake is black with white rings?
There are several different types of black snakes with white rings.
I'll list those that I know of:
Death Adder
Stephen's Banded Snake
Bandy Bandy
California Mountain King Snake
Long Nosed Snake
I can't really think of anymore right now, but try typing these names into Google image search and see if you recognise any of these.
Do corn snakes get aggressive during shedding?
yes avoid them they are highly aggressive and poisonous.
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They are NOT poisonous, they are constrictors. Do some research. I personally have never had any agression problems from my snake even during shedding, but he does hide more. I would recommend leaving your snake peaceful while shedding, (and my friend has never had any from his).
A cornsnake bite is not really some-thing you need to worry about anyway.
Their teeth do little damage and barely hurt, the only problem would be the shock of the fact it did bite you.
Corn snakes eat a variety based on preference. Mice, rats, chicks, baby bunnies, quial eggs, etc. Somtimes a snake will refuse to eat anything but what their particular taste calls for. Sometimes this is trial and error, which can be frustrating. I and most herp owners recommend frozen then thawed mice/baby rats for an adult corn snake. Corn snakes can even be particular as to what kind of mice they're eating, be it African soft furred mice, white mice, colored mice, etc. Like i sad, trial and error. good luck =]
