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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.
813 Questions
What is 'smooth green snake' in French?
"Couleuvre verte" is a French eqiuvalent of "smooth green snake" (Opheodrys vernalis, Liochlorophis vernalis).
The feminine noun "couleuvre" means "snake." Its singular definite article is "la" ("the"), and its singular indefinite article "une" ("a, one"). The feminine adjective "verte" means "green."
Together, the pronunciation is "koo-luh-vruh vehrt."
Is a 24 vivarium big enough for a corn snake?
No - Corn snakes can grow to 72 inches in length. The minimum size vivarium at that size would need to be 48 x 24 x 24 inches !
What effect does marijuana smoke have on a corn snake?
Probably the same as it would on a person ! If you're smoking pot - you shouldn't be keeping reptiles !
Is it safe to use wood from your own garden in snake cages?
Yes and no. It depends on a lot of factors. First of all, what type of wood is it? Pine and cedar shavings are both toxic to snakes and so I would assume that the non-shaved version of it would be also. Wood from outside is going to have a lot of bacteria on it, and most of the bacteria can survive sub-zero temperatures, so don't think it's safe just because you grabbed it in February. The best way to disinfect an outside object is to let it soak in HOT water for a few hours (you don't need to maintain the hot temperature, it's alright if it cools off). Throwing chlorine bleach in with it is not a bad idea. But if you do that, make sure you wash it well with water afterwards and then let it soak in a clean batch of water overnight to get rid of the bleach. At this point it is probably safe to put it in your snake's enclosure. However, I would always recommend just spending the extra $15 or however much it is and buying something that you know is safe from your local pet store.
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Herpetologists may also refer to the Corn Snake under the Latin name of Pantherophis Guttatus Guttatus, as there has recently been a discussion about the re-classification of the Corn Snake's Scientific name.
My pueblan milk snake won't Eat what do i do?
Offer it a favorite food. If it still refuses to eat, wait a week. Then try again. Your snake should eat soon. If your snake still doesn't eat after a month, or is losing a lot of weight, go to you vet.
Can corn snakes eat there shed and why?
They could - but are unlikely to do so, as it has no nutritional value.
What is a good beginner snake for a 13 year old please give info?
Corn snakes are considered the best snake for beginners as they enjoy human contact they are easy to maintain and once you have paid for all the equipment asyou only need to pay for frozen mice, the are very cheap. for more info on corn snakes type the following web address into google or any other search engine
Welcome to The Corn Snake.co.uk - Corn Snake Care Sheet, Corn ...
* i have a corn snake and he is really east to look after and he is soo friendly!!
Are Northern Brown Snakes illegal to have as pets?
I don't believe so. I own one, and I know several other people that keep them, but I think it may be illegal to SELL them. Somehow them being a little bit rare makes them unsellable, even though that would actually help to increase the population.
What baby snake has a white ring around its neck and a yellow underside?
Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus): This species is restricted to moist environments. It occurs in pine or deciduous forests with heavy ground litter. It is a highly secretive species. These snakes grow to lengths of slightly more than 1 foot. The dorsal color is slate gray with a yellow ring around the neck; the belly is yellow to orange with a row of dark spots. Ringneck snakes feed on earthworms, and small salamanders and frogs. They are eaten by many other types of snakes including coral snakes. They don't bite humans.
Why is your pet snake not eating a pinky when it's had one before?
It depends when it fed last ! Many snakes will only feed once every 7-10 days - large pythons even less frequently ! It could also be in the early stages of shedding. Without more detail, I cannot be more specific.
It can cause nervous breakdown, cardiac arrest, coma and even death
What is the most popular pet snake?
The most popular pet snakes on almost all polls and lists the corn snake and ball or royal pythons. Both species are non aggressive, easy to keep and make good pets (with the proper set up).
They would be followed by king or milk snakes, hog nose snakes, boa constrictors, carpet pythons and rosy and Kenyan sand boas.
improvement/edition: I was told that a good snake for a child such as 10 years of age and up, is a rat snake. I love all snakes! They really fascinate me!
Should the male corn snake hibernate or the female corn snake?
If you want to have baby corns your female corn need to hibernate. Reason is simple, female corns have big job(to bring babys to the world). Anyway you can put your male to hibernate too.
Why is your corn snake so restless?
could be hungry or the enviroment might not be suitable. Check the temperatures. Corns are usaully more active at night than during the day as in the wild this is when they would hunt
I would not recommend anything smaller than a 29 gallon tank for any begining tank. I would recommend a ball python for a first time owner. Please do the research, check with your local pet stores, libraries, book stores and ask a lot of questions before you actually get your pet snake. End of April is the time to really get shopping for a pet snake as that is when most are hatching.
No. The Black Rat Snake of the Eastern United States is non-venomous.
How do you get a boa constrictor out of a car?
to get a boa constictor out of the car you have to call animal control.
