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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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Can a corn snake lay eggs without mating?

no

If you do not know the history of your python when you bought it, it is a female, than there is a chance when you bought it she could have been gravid(bred before you got her) than yes she could lay eggs. Even living in the cage with a male all along they will not breed without being properly set up to. So if your snake laid eggs than she had to have been bred before you bought her, or she mated freely because the time and conditions were right.

YES!

it is possible and has happened. parthogenesis is rare but there are documented cases where this has happened. there is a case where a burmese python, in a zoo in europe, layed fertile eggs that have hatched and grown up with no problems without ever coming into contact with a male.

there are other cases with ball pythons. komodo dragons do this as well but produce all males.

Yes!!

I have owned the same ball for 15 years and she has never been with a male and she just laid 5 eggs

Did the Tainos eat snakes and rats?

The Tainos ate rats, snakes, lizards, basically they eat every living thing.

What kind of snake is red and yellow with black diamonds running down its back?

Do NOT mess with that kind of snake it is poisonous and it is called a copper head. ( I'm am 11 year old snake expert) I am right don't deny mebecause of my age

What can you feed corn snakes?

hatchling corn snakes/ pinkies/ juv corn snakes fuzzeys and adult corn snakes /adult mice/ medium rats and chicks

What type of snake is easy to breed?

its is definetly a corn or ball due to their ease of care stay relatively small have a big market and theres alot of morphs for you to chose from but it mostly depends on what you like you can choose harder ones but do youre research ~H~

Can and do baby glossy snakes eat frozen mice?

All snakes will eat mice. Whether or not a snake will eat frozen mice can depend greatly on the snake. Some snakes do not want to eat cold food. In fact, some snakes won't strike on cold food.

Do corn snake bites hurt as much as ferret bites?

It depends on how hard the ferret bites which depends on why the ferret has bitten you. If the ferret is scared or you are hurting it, it will bite to defend itself. This bite could be serious and painful. If the ferret is playing (ferrets play rough) will sometimes give you a small bite which isn't very painful.

Ferrets can be trained to not bite or nip during play by scuffing them when they bite as this tells them you didn't like the behaviour. You can also get spray to put on your hands which will teach the ferret that your skin tastes bad and so will discourage biting

Do snakes need food bowls?

No. Snakes are usually given one or two food animals (usually mice or rats depending on the snake). It is recommended by some that a snake be fed in a separate contain to avoid it accidentlly ingesting bedding.

Are snakes male or female?

I have both males and females in my vast reptiles collection.

Does eating a poisoned prey harm the snake?

No. The reason for this is because snake venom is made of amino acids and proteins which get broken down rapidly by the digestive acids in snakes, people, and other animals. snake venom is only toxic if it gets into the blood stream.

Where would a snake go if it got out?

If the snake is still in your home the first place to check is the water heater. I have also found them hiding under the stove. Behind the fridge(by the heating coil). Think of the warmest places in your house-start there.Hope this helps.

How long does a snake spit?

Assuming you're talking about the spitting Cobra - they can usually hit a predator up to three metres away.

Do you need a special bulb for a corn snake?

Corn's don't really need light, they need heat more. The light is for us humans only so any type of light will work, most owners will use LED lights as they look good and don't mess with the temps from the heating source

Describe the skin of a snake?

The snake sheds. Most snakes shed their skins several times a year, and it can be a long process, sometimes over one week long. The snake starts by rubbing itself up against a rough surface such as a rock, tree, etc to make a tear in the dead skin. As the skin tears, the snake slowly wriggles its way out of the dead skin much like a person takes off dirty clothes.It is a remarkable process, and when finished, the whole snake skin can be very pretty(if albeit disgusting :) ) because in most species the skin is very detailed, so u can even see the skin that had covered the eyes and face.

What reptile license do you need to have to get a corn snake?

It depends where you are. Here in the UK there are many corn-snake owners (me included) Apparently some states in America have different laws - so you're better off checking with your local authority.

Can you get an American corn snake in Australia?

Corn snakes are a declared pest in Queensland. Fines up to $80,000 for introduction, possession or sale except if under permit.

Permits not isssued for private keeping.

Is a milk snake a good pet?

yes, as well as king snakes, they are great for begginers.

What is a smooth green snake a prey to?

Smooth green snakes prey consists of crickets, grasshoppers, and caterpillars.

Should you turn off a corn snakes heating in summer?

It depends on where it is. If you keep them indoors then you shouldn't because summer brings heat but when summer comes so does air conditioning.Outdoors it wouldn't be necessary to keep it on, but it should be in your best interest and best judgment to keep it on.

Can corn snakes eat chics?

Assuming you're talking about 'day-old chicks' - It depends on the individual snake. Some will absolutely refuse anything other than rats or mice, while others will eat a variety of food. I have corn snakes in my collection that will only eat white mice... and others that will eat anything you put in front of them !