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Common Diseases Within Snakes
Diseases and ailments of snakes can be challenging to address; often, by the time symptoms have appeared, the snake is already in an advanced state of illness. Frequent observation and inspection of...
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The Lifespan of Pet Columbian Red-Tail Boas
Colombian red-tailed boas have decades-long lives in captivity -- largely because of quality veterinary care, proper feeding, clean housing and security from predators. Many aspects go into their care,...
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Are Pet Constrictor Snakes Dangerous?
While different types of constrictor snakes can be strong enough to kill a human, they don't necessarily have the motivation to do so. Constrictor snakes are, then, technically dangerous -- they have...
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Why Can't Snakes Get Rabies?
In the wild, snakes may live in close proximity to any number of rabies-infected creature -- effectively they may be surrounded by the disease. Although they are vectors of many diseases, snakes are...
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Pet Snakes That Eat Bugs
Some reptile enthusiasts would love to keep a pet snake, but can’t stand the thought of feeding rodents to him. While all snakes are predators, and most consume vertebrates, there are a few species...
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Are Boa Constrictors Good for an Apartment?
Boa constrictors (Boa constrictor ssp.) are popular pets due to their beautiful coloration and generally docile disposition. There are pros and cons to keeping a boa constrictor while you live in an...
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Pet Boa Constrictor Habits
A pet boa constrictor can live 20 to 30 years if you care for him extremely well. A boa constrictor doesn't need to go on walks or chase a laser pointer; he needs you to accommodate his habits, which...
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How to Tell if Your Boa Constrictor Is Healthy
Enjoying a boa constrictor as a pet is not a small commitment. Boas can grow longer than 8 feet, and many live more than 20 years in captivity. During that time, it's possible even the best-cared-for...
View ArticleHow Can You Tell What Kind of Blood Python You Have?
Blood pythons (Python brongersmai) and their close relatives Borneo pythons (Python breitensteini) and short-tailed pythons (Python curtus) are large-bodied snakes, native to southeast Asia....
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DIY: Aquariums for Pythons
Finding suitable caging for your pet python can be challenging. Commercially produced cages often must be mail ordered, will have high shipping costs and must be purchased sight unseen. By contrast,...
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How Often Should You Clean a Boa Constrictor's Cage?
A properly cared for pet boa constrictor has a lifespan of between 20 and 30 years. If you want your pets to live long, healthy lives, you have to spend a significant amount of time maintaining your...
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How to Build a Snake Enclosure for a Red-Tailed Boa
A red-tailed boa can grow to up to 10 feet in length and weigh 50 pounds as an adult. Boa enclosures require at least three different activity areas to ensure that the occupants will be comfortable....
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How to Keep a Snake Aquarium Warm
Cold-blooded, reptilian snakes thrive in consistently warm areas, which makes a heated enclosure an ideal habitat. Since snakes take on the temperature of their environment, they are well off in a warm...
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Calming a Milk Snake
Milk snakes are relatively small and highly attractive reptiles and are often kept as pets. Individual milk snakes, and juveniles in particular, may prefer to stay hidden from sight for lengthy...
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DIY Glass Snake Terrariums
There are several options when it comes to housing snakes. Many people choose to purchase a glass terrarium. However, there are many additions to snake tanks that can be done on your own, so it’s not...
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Young Copperhead Identification
Copperheads are highly venomous, potentially deadly snakes commonly found throughout the southern U.S. As adults they have a distinctive appearance, which includes a reddish, copper-colored head, as...
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How to Make a Mesh Top for a Snake Cage
The type of cover used on a terrarium or snake tank is very important for the health of your pet. Screen or mesh covers have small holes which allow air to continually circulate while providing a...
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How to Make My Corn Snake's Cage More Humid
In the wild, corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) can be found in all sorts of habitats, including humid forests and dry scrubland. In general, you should keep a pet corn snake’s tank relatively dry to...
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California's Largest Snakes
California is home to more than 80 species and subspecies of snake, varying in size from a few inches to several feet. Most of the state's snakes are non-venomous and even the large species, if...
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Description of Python Snakes
The family boidae consists of boas and pythons, and it possesses the planet's longest species of snake, the reticulated python. Thirty-three types of pythons are members of this family; an additional...
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