How to make and use a snake hook

Using a snake hook is the safest way to remove a snake from its snake cage. As most bites occur while removing a snake from its enclosure, using a snake hook will greatly reduce that probability. Most snakes, when removed from their enclosure will instantly calm down and allow handling. The most effective and safe [...]

Snake Cage Set Up

All pets need to have a cage or enclosure, some place they can think of as home. These homes should be as close as possible to their natural environment, and a snake is no different. But unlike other more conventional pets, a reptile cage will be needed that has an added heat source, a special water [...]

Water Bowl

A Water bowl is an extremely important part of your reptile cage. They can serve three different functions. For most reptiles it will serve as a drinking source. For others it will serve a second function; snakes like to soak in water when they are getting ready to shed. A third and very important function your [...]

How to handle your reptile

   
Handling your pet reptile is the most important and enjoyable task you need to complete on a daily basis and it is also the most common thing done incorrectly. You may think that handling a snake or lizard will just come naturally but let’s be honest. It is not natural and it is not [...]

Snake Safety Tips

Snakes are fun and most of the time safe pets if you are aware of what and more importantly what not to do. Listed below are many safety tips you should always follow when handling snakes.
1. Know what kind of snake you are about to handle and their temperament.
You should never walk in to a pet store [...]

Driftwood

There are numerous ways to accessorize your reptile cage. This article relates to driftwood and the proper cleaning of the wood you find in the forest, by lakes or by the sea. All driftwood you find will need to be cleaned before you put it in your enclosure. There are two different ways of achieving [...]

Tips for Feeding your Snake

1. Never Feed your snake in the same cage it lives.
2. Never feed your snake prey you find in the wild (i.e. rats and mice)
3. Always wash your hand after hadling prey and before handling your snake.
4. If feeding live prey be aware of the potential for bites and scratches. Scarring may occur.
5. Feeding pre-killed [...]