Snakes have a bad reputation for being slimy and evil throughout history. These assumptions are based on misinformation that has been passed down from generation to generation. The more we know about these commonly misunderstood creatures based on scientific observations,…
The Ouroboros (pronounced or-oh-BOR-os) symbol depicts a snake eating its tail, usually forming a perfect circle. This symbol first appeared in ancient Egypt around 5000 B.C. Many cultures have adopted this symbol and made it into its own including Greek…
I was sitting here admiring my corn snake, Peaches, when my mind flashed back to a video I’d seen of a snake eating its own tail. Because these types of videos tend to go viral, you may have seen this…
Ball Pythons Corn Snakes Temperature 75-85 75-85 Humidity 50-60% 65-75% Substrate Cypress mulch, coconut husk, orchid bark Aspen Adult Size 4-5 feet 5-6 feet Lifespan 30+ years 15-20 years Venomous No No Temperament Docile Docile Food Mice, rats, other small…
Snakes are nearly odorless animals. Their low odor and little waste make them great pets to have in the house. Their natural smells and odors from waste like urates and feces have a smell that doesn’t travel very far. A…
Pet snakes are incredibly great at escaping their enclosures. A snake’s sleek and slender body makes them perfect for squeezing into small spaces even if it’s not meant for a snake to fit through. I have a corn snake named…
All snakes are carnivores, but the food they eat all depends on their species. In the wild, smaller snakes will eat bugs or frogs and larger snakes will eat larger animals like birds and rodents. In captivity, snakes are mostly…
