Native to North America, corn snakes are non-venomous, medium-sized and relatively docile. Continue reading Snow Corn Snake Genetics and Breeding Guide

Fangs are a snake’s best defense against predators, and their best offence against prey. They’re sharp as razors, can fire out deadly venom, and are the primary deterrent keeping larger animals away from snakes. But there are probably a few things you didn’t know about snakes’ fangs. What’s the difference between teeth and fangs, for example? Do all snakes have teeth (or fangs)? What do … Continue reading Do all snakes have teeth? 17 weird facts about snake teeth

As a rule, avoid large constrictors, venomous snakes, and snakes with more difficult husbandry requirements. Continue reading What are the 20 smallest pet snakes that stay small?

Ball python morphs come in a huge mix of colors, patterns and markings. On top of this, breeders are creating new morphs and color combinations all the time! What you like best is totally subjective. What is a ball python morph? Put simply, a morph is a mutation. It changes the way a snake looks, without changing the breed. These differences are on the surface … Continue reading 26 Types of Ball Python Morphs and Colors (9 Step Breeding & Genetics Guide)

Ball pythons are many things—boring is not one of them. As we’ve said in other guides, ball pythons (along with their friends, the rosy boas and corn snakes) provide breeders and herpetologists with a playground of experimentation. Their huge and vibrant range of color morphs, along with their relatively docile temperament and ease of handling, make them incredibly popular among pet owners. What is an … Continue reading Albino Ball Python Breeding and Genetics Guide

There are hundreds of subspecies of snake, and each requires a specific set of conditions. Think about it: in the wild, some snakes occupy mountainous terrains, while others live in deserts, or marshlands, or rainforests, or even in the sea! Recreating a snake’s natural habitat in an enclosure can seem like a daunting task. Luckily for you, ball pythons (aka Python regius) are not particularly … Continue reading Ball Python Enclosure and Vivarium Complete Setup for Beginners