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Maintaining a perfect controlled environment is essential, having a pet snake. Enclosure has to be temperature controlled, good food, clean area & enough water.
Certain type of snakes are better, and others are dangerous.

Snakes are fascinating animals, and make great pets. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for folks to leap before they know how to properly care for their new pet. This article will help the reptile neophyte ask the right questions, and find the animal that's right for them.

If you live in an area where there are venomous snakes (such as in Central Florida), you need to know the basics of snake safety and life saving snake bite instructions.

Many people have an intense fear of snakes. They see all snakes as being venomous and have a fear of being bitten by them. Realistically however, there are far fewer venomous snakes in North America than there are non-venomous.

Everyone has heard the stories: larger than life snakes rising from the deep recessed shadows, snatching a human into its clutches only to slowly digest him or her live. Have you heard a story similar to this?

Snakes are cool, with their flickering tongues and long bodies, but owning one as a pet is something one should not do before they consider these points...

Many people stare at snakes in awe, yet baulk at the thought of actually handling one. Some fear that the snake will instantly turn on them, while others believe that it will be slimy, and yet others fear they will hurt it.

Guam has been infested by aliens of the scaly, slithering kind. Once a snake-free island, Guam is now the home to over 12,000 to 15,000 brown tree snakes per square mile.

This article tells parents why it would not be a good idea to have a pet snake It also offer suggestions to parents on how to actively deal with their child's fascination with snakes.

400 species of snake carry the poisonous venom. Snakes can grab their prey with teeth and swallow it whole

An increasing number of people are turning to snakes as pets, perhaps because they are exotic, but more likely because they seem to need less care than a dog or cat. Owning a ball python snake is an enjoyable experience but does require work.

Corn snakes are the most popular pet snake there is, and for a very good reason. These are snakes with a very good temper, and they are very easy to keep in an enclosure. Their adult size will usually be between 4 to 6 feet, and they have a very slender body type.

Snakes are cold-blooded, so they need to heat themselves from an outside source. There are many methods you can use to heat snake cages. This article will...

An exploration of snakes, especially cobras and pythons, as metaforms. Written for "Metaformic and Feminist Theory" (December 27, 2002) from the perspective of a woman who has lived with snakes and has been trained as a modern day Snake Priestess.

Snakes make much better pets than one would think. When people think of a snake they think of a slimy animal that injects you with its venom, but that is not the case with most snakes.

Snakes are actively searching for water and food as the drought continues in the Tennessee Valley.

An animal that may qualify as the remote ancestor of snakes has finally been brought to light after its fossil had languished unidentified for almost 100 years.

Most snakes just wish to be left alone and will not bite unless they feel threatened or surprised. In the rare occurrence that you are bitten by one of the above venomous snakes, you should quickly take action and administer the following first aid.

Snakes have a slow metabolism and only need to be feed once a week.

These snakes like to live in areas with a lot of grass, usually fields and marshy areas because they love areas that are damp and wet.

Now that Christmas is coming up, it's time to think about some things to get for the snakes for Christmas. After all, they are pets just like a dog or cat, and deserve a little extra for the holiday.

this article describes how to keep snakes out of one's yard

Snakes are a growing fad pet to own, but do you understand the responsibilities involved in keeping one of these beautiful creatures?

It happens to even the best of snake keepers: a snake will have a bad shed, and need aid in the removal process.

Perhaps you are looking into buying a corn snake, or have recently acquired one, but are unsure of their characteristics and needs. This article will serve as a basic care guide for beginner corn snake owners.

If your child come home one day and want a pet snake, here are a few suggestions. You, your husband or wife and child can sit down at the table and discuss it rationally.

If your snake has had a bad shed, it is almost always due to the humidity of your vivarium. The humidity is very important, because the old skin will become dry if not kept in moist enough conditions.

Perhaps you are looking into buying a garter snake, or have recently acquired one, but are unsure of their characteristics and needs. This article will serve as a basic care guide for beginner garter snake owners.

First Aid for snake bites includes staying calm, removing venom, treating wound and transporting to doctor. Learn what to do in event of a snake bite.

If you've ever met a true snake-lover, you understand just what a unique group of individuals we can be. Obsessed with a specie that gives most people nightmares, it can be quite difficult to choose a gift for the snake-lover in your life.

f you are planning on getting a snake, you must first have a vivarium, and know how to properly set up that vivarium. Things like....

The brahminy blind snake is a tiny, slender snake that is sometimes regarded as the smallest snake in the world. Certainly the brahminy is the smallest snake in the United States.

A short personal history of spiritual experience with Pentecostal Holiness Snake Handling as family tradition in Southestern Kentucky.

The black mamba is a legendary snake that is much more well known for myth than fact. There are many "facts" about the black mamba that are actually African myths that have been passed down.

Any phobia is hard to deal with at best. This is how I completely conquered my own snake phobia which had been with me well into my twenties. I hope my approach can help someone beat their own fears.

A one-foot long snake was found coiling around a 7-month-old baby's leg in Brentwood, New York. Where did the snake come from?

The poisonous cottonmouth snake has long been a feared snake in my circle of friends, and stories have circulated that put the serpent on my list of fear as well.

The Texas blind snake is a worm like serpent that is very slender and tiny. The adult Texas blind snake is generally around 5-8 inches in length, and has the same size scales underneath as above.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater upholds the series proud history by offering yet another great game.

If you're finding yourself getting ready to buy a scaly creature, read this informative article first and find out how to determine the best type of pet snake for your child!

There is an unwanted tenant living in my house, a snake. My neighbor tried to evict it while I stood in a chair and watched.

Although you might cringe at the idea of buying a pet snake for your child, many kids are enthralled by reptiles. To put your mind at ease, here are some tips for choosing the best type of pet snake.

Africapic.com is a photography library in South Africa that specializes in wildlife and African images. They have made their pictures available for free for web use. They have recently received made public some of the most incredible snake pictures.

If you want an exotic pet, try keeping a snake. There are a few things you should know about setting up snake cages. This article will...

Article on how to find a great pair of snake boots online.

This article will provide information on caring for poisonous snake bites.

This article tells you the pros of owning a snake, compared to other more common animals.

The Snake is one of the smartest and most wise Chinese signs. As with all signs, Snakes have certain characteristics that define them. The Snake is a South, South-East oriented animal with a Yin (female) nature.

Feeding your pet snake need not be difficult. What and how to feed as well as supplements and alternative foods are discussed.

An article detailing snake boots, and how they protect hikers and hunters.

This article shares a Native American myth about how, and why, the Cherokee learned the snake song.

The Mexican burrowing snake can be found in the Southern parts of Mexico and stretch all the way to Costa Rica. The Mexican burrowing snake is an incredible example of adaptation for survival.

In this concise look at the Asian giant reticulated python, the reptile is discovered anew. The reticulated python is a fearsome yet fascinating snake. Read this article and find out why!

The scarlet snake is a small constrictor that is quite similar in appearance to the venomous coral snake. The scarlet snake is also similar to the scarlet kingsnake. It has smooth scales, and grows to be about 15 inches long.

There are scores of urban myths floating around about snake bites and the proper methods with which to treat them. If you are bitten by a snake, these are the things that you should not do to treat the wound.

Boris Karloff shows his snake loving voodoo side in this great flick.

This article outlines the basic considerations one should think about before purchasing a snake, and describes how to care for your snake once you buy it.

Tequila has the worm, Awamori has the snake...

Not only does it have touches of humor, but Black Snake Moan is a deep self-help drama with great performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci. Sadly, the film has a few faults that come close to ruining everything good about it.

It's terrifying to find a snake in your home. If you want to capture a snake that has ventured into your home, you can easily do so with a snake trap. There are a number of things you should know before you do this. This article will...

What you need to know about owning a ball python. Is grandma right? Is my ball python a little devil? No, I think she probably just needs some snake Prozac.

Loosing a pet can be hard. There are no guarantees when it comes to finding them either, but it never hurts to try. This article is here to help you find your lost pet snake. Try these couple tips and see if luck is on your side!

Whether the snake is yours or one you've found in the wild, transporting it should be done with car. Transporting a snake requires knowledge of the breed as well as accommodations for your safety and his. Following is a guide.

I formally met my fiancee when he killed a snake in my yard. Following is the beginning of our reptile-induced relationship.

Dogs generally don't back down in a dog versus snake encounter, which leads our furry little friends to have to deal with the pain, inconvenience, and seriousness of a snake bite. So what can you do to prevent and treat a snake bite.

The setting of the dream is in the edge of the river and the edge of the jungle in the twilight of a full moon evening between the water and the land , a place of turtles and frogs, as well as nymphs and sylphs, beings of two natures, living in two worlds.

"One day, Shiva was aroused to passion in a garden and dropped his semen on a lotus leaf. The semen found its way through the lotus stem to Paataal where Manasa was born"

a twisted tale of the natural order of events

It's not an April Fool's joke, it's true! A three-foot python is loose at Google's New York City offices.

The Copperhead has produced more fear and misunderstanding than deaths.

My recent encounters with timber rattlesnakes changed the way I relate to the creatures. After a little research, I found out why.

The six deadly snakes in Georgia.

If you are a snake breeder, or are about to make your first endeavor into the world of snake breeding, the odds are you need a rack. While many racks are available for purchase commercially, they are very expensive.

Rattlesnake roundups are exercises in human sadism and stupidity as well as ecological idiocy.

What kind of people are lurking in the shadows, hiding in the grass, waiting to snake up, or sneak up on you?

If you are a snake hobbyist, the odds are you have at least given a passing thought to breeding your own snakes. Perhaps it is the furtherance of your hobby, or simply to aid....

More and more people are venturing out from under their shell and opting to get involved in the world of herptology, which includes snakes and lizards...

A short description of the most common illnesses in snakes, as well as symptoms of the conditions and what you should do to treat them.

Snakes can make fascinating and entertaining pets, but they're not quite the ideal pet for everyone. They require special care and requirements, and should only be kept by those willing to commit to their care.

Snakes have a long, narrow body. Their internal organs are made to fit their long and narrow body type. Snakes have only one functioning lung, so it's vital that their environment is clean and not polluted.

Snakes have been on this planet for millions of years, and might be the most adapted of the reptiles.

Snakes and their structures of biting apparatus and mode of difense and prey collection.

It's no secret that most people are not too fond of snakes. After all the slithery creatures have had a tainted reputation ever since that fateful conversation with Eve in the Garden of Eden. Here are a few interesting facts about snakes.

Copperheads are one of the best known poisonous snakes. The bites from a Copperhead Snake are rising. While the bites are not usually lethal, they can be very painful.

If you're like me, and you don't like spiders and snakes, then you need to read this article today! Find out some simple methods you can use to help alleviate these pests from your home!

The buzz started last March and spread like wildfire all over the world. There was a movie coming that was going to be the blockbuster of all blockbusters and it had the greatest title of all time - "Snakes on a Plane."

Film Review of Snakes on a Plane.

Why raising large snakes by inexperienced herpetologists is a bad idea.

Did St. Patrick really drive the snakes out of Ireland?

If you live in or are visiting Central Florida, it is important to know the basics of snake safety and what to do in the case of a snake bite emergency. One such basic that can ultimately save your life is being able to identify the venomous snakes of Central Florida.

Usually the deadliest snake would be the one that just bit you. Of the 2,000 different species of snakes in the world, there are 6 that hold a fierce reputation.

Includes information on how to house, feed, and handle pet rat snakes.

Learn how snakes were part of one man's childhood and how beneficial they are to all of us

A review of Snakes on a Plane

Shedding, also known as molting or ecdysis, is a regular event all snakes go through. Shedding allows

Did you know that squirrels a natural defense mechanism against snakes? This article lets you in on a little secret about squirrels natural defense system.

This is a description of my experience of the lizards and snakes exhibit.

Does your son or daughter want a pet snake? Well, there are certain snakes that go well with children.

Some people are fascinated by snakes, while a majority of people would rather run the other way then to encounter one.