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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 the average life span of the Californian king snake?
King snakes typically reach an adult length of around 60 inches - sometimes more.
Do snakes return after shedding their skin?
Yes they have got seven layers of skin and every five years they peel off one because it is too hard but when the get to the end of their seventh layer just before the rip them selves open their mind relaxes them and puts them to sleep during that moment the snake dies. So an average snake should reach up to thirty five years old.
What is the difference between the king snake and the corn snake?
Corn snakes are a different species, but closely related to Rat Snakes as they are in the same genus. Corns belong to the species Elaphe guttata while many of the rat snakes are subspecies of Elaphe obsoleta.
The Latin word elaphe means deerskin. in most species, their skin feels like finely tanned deerskin. Some people see the patterning of the belly scales of Corn Snakes as resembling maize, a colorful ancestor of our modern day corn.
How do you convince your dad to buy you a pet snake?
This depends on the reasons for not getting a dog. Reasons may include:
- Time. Dogs need you to be able to spend time with them each day.
- Cost. Dogs can be expensive to buy and to keep. They need good food, accommodation, may need registration and vet bills may get expensive if the dog is injured or unwell.
- Experience. Many people do not want to have a dog because they are not experienced in training or handling them.
- Space. Even small dogs need space to run around at some time of the day.
- Cleanliness. A dog is an animal and even with the correct handling and grooming, can introduce dirt into a home (including shedding hair) that some people do not want to deal with.
- Damage to property. Some environments are not suited to some dogs personalties, and they may damage furniture etc. especially in the case of puppies that are still learning.
- Allergies. Some people have allergic reactions to dog dander and saliva, and cannot cope with the high allergen load that an indoor dog would create in their home.
- Disinterest or dislike. Some people do not relate well to dogs or do not enjoy them being around.
- Responsibility. Having a dog means you are responsible for their well-being and for everything they do. It can be a worry for some people, and for them might be more than the amount they would enjoy having a dog.
- Time-frame. Some people do not want to have a dog because they are not confident that they will be in a position to look after it for the whole of its life. This could be twenty years or more.
Find out the reasons that your father does not want to have a dog. Talk through them with him, and find out which ones are the most significant to him. Some of them you may be able to help address, by taking on responsibilities yourself or by researching information that would answer his questions. Remember though that these responsibilities are for the whole life of the dog. Some reasons may be addressed by carefully choosing a dog to suit your household. Some may not be able to be addressed at all.
How often do ball pythons shed their skin?
It varies greatly - according to the species and age of the snake. A baby corn snake, for example, will shed every 10 weeks or so - as it's got lots of growing to do. By contrast, an adult Burmese Python may only shed once every two years.
If you think they are, that's what you think. I personally don't think they are dumb but its right for people to think whatever they want to think.
Some of the biggest tend to be females between 5-6'. I have been unable to find any record of one exceeding 72" but someone will correct me if they see an exception.
I have 5 corn snakes and my longest corn snake is 6"8', 80 inches, 203cm. I'm trying to find out if there is any one with a longer one I an currently in the process of trying to sort out for getting Monty in to the Guinness Book of World Records, I was told Monty is male when i got him but now seem to think he's female as my longest male corn is 5"3, hope this helps out.
Trap one or buy one from the pet store. Never ate a snake before! If you are talking about feeding one , you need to get the correct food that he likes. Some of them go a long time without food though.
What are some good names for pet snakes?
I have LOTS of reptiles (I breed them) - and among the names of some of my Royal (ball) Pythons - I have Anthony, Caesar, Brutus, Marvin (the singer MeatLoaf's real name) and Freddie (after Freddie Mercury !)
What kind of snake is white with black rings in Illinois?
the Australian brown snake even tho it ain't brown prob a relative, also known as easten brown.
How many eggs can a snake lay in its lifetime?
It depends on the species. Some species produce as few as 4, others as many as 120. The average seems to be about 10 for small snakes, 20 for medium sized, around 30 for larger snakes. Giant boas and pythons often produce about 60
What kind of snake is brown with white bands?
Check out the picture in the top-left of the page in the link - it this what you meant ? In which case it''s a California King snake.
Sexing takes a lot of skill and a very steady hand. It is a simple procedure but can have devistating effects if done improperly (and sometimes even if done properly). In essence you take a small (one third or less the size of the base of the tail) rounded metal probe apply some KY Jelly (basic formula) to the tip of the probe, and gently insert it on either side of the tail at the cloaca in a downward motion (into/down the tail) you will gently push the probe down until there is a soft stopping point, think soft thud, but instead of hearing it you will feel it. Place your thumb or finger at the cloacal opening on the probe and gently slide it out. Hold the probe up to the straight tail and count the scales. If it's less than 5 it's GENERALLY a female, if it's more than 7 it's always a male. I would personally recommend having your vet show you how to do it, because it is a very delicate process. After they show you once or twice try it on your own in front of them and then after they think you have it down you're set to go on your own at home. If you do not have a set of probes you can also "pop" the snake. Male snakes have two hemipenes inverted inside their tails. Hold the snake upside down and place one thumb in front of the cloaca (anal vent). Place the other thumb on the tail below the cloaca and bend the tail back gently. Then roll the thumb in front of the cloaca down and forwards towards the cloaca while simultaneously pushing the tail back straight with the other thumb. This will usually evert ("pop") the hemipenes out of their pockets in a male snake. In the female, two small red dots indicating the scent glands will sometimes emerge. Popping is best done on juvenile snakes that have not yet gained their full muscle tone, although it can be done on adults, but only the hemipenes emerging is a definitive answer in the adult. A lack of hemipene popping in an adult snake could mean female or a male that has good muscle control.
How long does it take a snake to shed skin?
The whole process from start to finish usually takes about a week - depending on the age of the snake.
Technically food cant kill a snake,food is not a living thing,but a lion and a mongoose can kill a snake.
What kind of snake is brown with white strips on its back?
it will probably be a California kingsnake :)
What makes a ball python strike at an owner?
ball pythons are very sensittive when you touch them, believe me cause i messed with one and it bit me, it hurts like a big pinch and blood will come out (DUH!)
this is not true i own a ball python they are very calm snakes and don't mind being handled they are more likely to curl up into a ball when threatend hence the name ball python.
Pictures of black and yellow snakes?
Search Wikipedia ! Look for 'mangrove snake' or 'king snake' - there's plenty of examples !
What is the symbiosis of snake and rats?
It's not a symbiotic relationship - they are predator and prey. Snake will eat a variety of food - so long as it's something small enough for them to swallow. Rats will attack snakes if they're cornered, so the snakes don't always get the upper hand.
Why is your ball python drooling?
If this is a sudden on set of drooling that you dog generally does not do it could be one of a variety of problems. It could be a chipped tooth, gum infection, possible poisoning, or even a foreign object lodged in its throat. A possible injury, illness or even disease may be the issue here and you should really have your dog checked by a vet as soon as possible as to not let the problem worsen.
