Snakes

Snakes are feature care articles and other information regarding the family of serpents.


Kaa of The Jungle Book | Burmese Python

Authored by Todd Cornwell Unique Birthday Party Parties for Kids & Reptile Rescue Legend of Kaa the Burmese Python With the Jungle book out again in theaters, I thought I might shed a little light on the Burmese python (Python bivittatus), and their care. Big Snake Breakdown Depending on who you ask, Burmese Pythons (Python […]


Why do we Kill Harmless Snakes?

Authored by Todd Cornwell Unique Birthday Party Parties for Kids & Reptile Rescue Why do we Kill Harmless Snakes Snakes do so much good, many species eat rodents, meaning they’re also consuming ticks and other zoonotic disease carrying animals. The average gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer catenifer) will consume 35 – 60 (assorted sizes) rats or […]


Preventative Health and Herpetoculture

Authored by Christina Miller RVT, BSc, of Companion Animal Hospital, Canada. Preventative Health Habits of Effective Herpetoculturists It sounds harsh, but if your pets are not living up to their potential lifespan, you are very likely doing something wrong Captive Reptile and Amphibian Health Overview: What constitutes success in herpetoculture? In other companion species, longevity […]