Cannibalism is a widely distributed behavior both in terms of species and geography and has been recorded on all continents where snakes occur [...]
Western Hognose Snake Care And Breeding
The Western hognose snake is a small snake with a stout body and is found from southern Canada into the United States and northern Mexico. [...]
Trans-Pecos Rat Snake Natural History and Captive Care
The Trans-Pecos rat snake was famously described by noted herpetologist Carl Kauffeld in one of his books, “Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept.” [...]
Kenyan Sand Boa Information and Care
Kenyan sand boas can make great first reptiles. [...]
4 Great Reptiles For New Keepers
We offer several of the most popular reptiles (and one amphibian) amongst keepers based on temperament, care, handling, and just pure joy of keeping. [...]
Brazilian Rainbow Boa Again Gives Birth Via Parthenogenesis
A Brazilian rainbow boa kept at the City of Portsmouth College in Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has given birth to 12 babies via parthen [...]
Interview With Reptile Breeder Tom Crutchfield
Crutchfield has captive bred and born over 200 species of reptiles from Nerodia to Sanzinia.
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More Than 3 Tons of Burmese Python Snakes Removed From Southwest Florida This Season
The Conservancy team currently tracks 40 scout snakes during the breeding season, which occurs from November through April. [...]
Care And Breeding Of True Red-tailed Boa Constrictors In Captivity
True red-tailed boas are one of the most impressive and rewarding species of snake to keep but can be less forgiving of sub-optimal husbandry than man [...]
Researchers Assess Diseases In 29 Species Of Native American Snakes
Wild snakes in the USA suffer from myriad pathogens that can negatively affect their populations. [...]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Subdues a Venomous Rattlesnake In His Driveway
The video shows him with a butterfly net trying to scoop the venomous snake into a bucket, with one instance showing him trying to push the snake into [...]
10 Venomous Snakes Of Africa
It is estimated that more than 32,000 people die from being bit in Africa every year (estimated approximately 500,000 envenomations) by venomous snake [...]
California Mountain Biker Dies From Rattlesnake Bite
In the region where Hernandez was bitten, the Southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri) thrives. [...]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Removes Black Racer Snakes From Dr. Oz’s Patio
The snakes were either mating or it was two males fighting for dominance. [...]
New Species Of Reed Snake From China Described
According to the researchers, the snake uses its tail as a form of mimicry to confuse predators that the tail is a head. [...]
Reptile Show Attendees Leave Ball Python In Uber
The snake looks like a pastel enchi ball python and as of this writing (April 9) it has not yet been returned to its owner. Hopefully the owner finds [...]
Information On The Southern Pacific Rattlesnake
The Southern Pacific rattlesnake is the most common rattlesnake found in Southern California [...]
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