| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Hello | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I'm gonna buy an 80cm burmese python; and I've got some important questions: 1)Is it a good choice ...
A: 1. Each snake is different, but I do not favor the super large pythons. Some have a bad disposition ...
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| Injured Garter Snake | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I'll give you a little background information before I ask my question. I found a baby garter snake ...
A: Wow, this is a tough one. I would leave the heat lamp out and just make the snake as comfortable as ...
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| Condensation in my corn snake's tank. | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Since the weather has turned colder, I get a lot of condensation in my snake's tank. It is causing ...
A: I have two suggestions. 1. Move the enclosure and 2. change the substrate to cypress. Cypress or ...
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| my snake is hiding | 11/6/2009 |
Q: my ball python hasn't been hungry lately and the last week she's been hidden inside her fountain, ...
A: It is a little odd that she is staying in the water. I still would not be concerned too much. Go ...
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| my snake is hiding | 11/6/2009 |
Q: my ball python hasn't been hungry lately and the last week she's been hidden inside her fountain, ...
A: Some snakes do act oddly when winter sets in. I have had my 2 BPs go months at a time without eating ...
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| new ball python | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I've had my female ball python who is about 20 inches long for just under a week and she is awesome ...
A: Just some general suggestions: Make sure that the heat lamp is on one end of the tank and that the ...
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| Ball Python in his water? | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My ball python has a rather large enclosure. He's about one year old. On one corner I have a heat ...
A: As long as the snake can choose a hot side and a cool side and the ambient temp is between 80 and 85 ...
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| Snake Feeding | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a very young Hogg Island Boa that recently had surgury near the eye it had fluid build up on ...
A: Thomas, Normally I would not answer this question, but since you care enough about the snake to ...
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| dry skin ball python | 10/31/2009 |
Q: We have a small ball python about 6-7 months old. She completed a successful shed about one month ...
A: Mineral oil will make it "look" better, but I am not sure it would actually do anything. I do know ...
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| dry skin ball python | 10/30/2009 |
Q: We have a small ball python about 6-7 months old. She completed a successful shed about one month ...
A: I have seen this before but do not know the cause. I suggest that you mist her several times per day ...
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| Ball Python Escaped | 10/29/2009 |
Q: we recently moved my five year old daughter's ball python (Kaa) from a small (10 gallon) aquarium in ...
A: A warm duct would make sense. I would keep using the usual tracking methods and prepare to take down ...
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| Heating | 10/25/2009 |
Q: For heating for all my snakes I use a zoomed basking bulb I know they are not baskers or sit out in ...
A: I think it is 6 of one, half dozen of the other. I use neither, my snake thrive in their own room ...
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| Baby Eastern Hognose Trouble | 10/24/2009 |
Q: We found a baby eastern hognose in our gravel drive way about 3 weeks ago on a warm day. We brought ...
A: Easterns usually feed on toads, so it is not surprising that he will not eat a pinky. I had almost ...
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| Ball python health questions | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could please answer a question or two about my ball python. I believe it is ...
A: You set up sounds good. Good job on giving plenty of info to answer your questions properly. 1. ...
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| garter snakes | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I think I have a garter snake den in my back yard. I found almost a transparent looking garter ...
A: I would not want rid of them. Snakes of all kinds eat rodents and other harmful critters. However, ...
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| banded watersnake | 10/13/2009 |
Q: what is a banded watersnake's niche? ANSWER: Hi Becca, Sorry but I do not understand your ...
A: I think their purpose is to bite me. I live in Tennessee and my work is near two ponds. We have ...
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| Swollen Eye | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I went to a reptile expo and got a Hogg Island boa for free because of a swollen eye one eye is ...
A: I doubt it is genetic. It does sound like either and infection or a retained cap. I'd take her to ...
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| Need help | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I just bought a baby ball python from Petsmart about a week ago. I went to feed the snake a frozen ...
A: Do not force feed the snake. I have had to do it many times, but if you are not experienced, you can ...
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| feeding very small cornsnake | 10/3/2009 |
Q: hey i just got a baby cornsnake im not sure how old it is but its about 8inches long and its mouth ...
A: Kurt, I would take the snake to your local pet store and have them advise you to see if they have ...
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| snake issues | 10/1/2009 |
Q: and while i was feeding it yesterday it got a few very minor bites. I was just wondering if it is ...
A: I have never seen any clear fluid come out after a bite. Rub some triple antibiotic ointment on the ...
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| corn snake diet | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I do not own a snake but I like them very much. I also like small furry mammals so feeding them mice ...
A: It would be very difficult to keep a corn snake going without feeding them rodents. They might take ...
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| Cid the snake | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Cid is a Californian King Snake about 10 years old and recently turned very grumpy, last night I ...
A: Linda, I would feed him and let him digest it for a couple of days, then try to handle him. I ...
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| my missing snake | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 ft albino Burmese python and he recently got out of his cage. He is now somewhere in my ...
A: Luring him out is a lost cause. Put down flour in doorways to keep up with his movement. This will ...
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| Ball Python habitat questions | 8/29/2009 |
Q: the tank is 4 feet by 1 foot by 20 inches. up until today we had incorrect bedding it was ground ...
A: I am not sure about the weight. What you will want to do is to get the snake food that is apx the ...
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| Ball Python habitat questions | 8/27/2009 |
Q: the tank is 4 feet by 1 foot by 20 inches. up until today we had incorrect bedding it was ground ...
A: Good detailed questions. 1. I prefer using water, tap water will do. For a BP, misting once per day ...
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| RED BELLY RACER | 8/26/2009 |
Q: MY RED BELLY RACER JUST DELIVERED 15 BABY SNAKES- LEAVE THEM ALONE?? WHAT DO I FEED THEM?? SHOULD ...
A: Marie, First off, wow. That is a lot of babies. Do not feed them till their first shed, then try ...
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| Albino Burmese Python Baby | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a baby albino Burmese python and shes kind of skiddish and was wondering the best ...
A: That can be answered many ways. I would pick her up by the mid-back to the tail until she gets used ...
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| Sudden agressive behavior in female ball python | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a female ball python about 1.5 years old I have kept for about a year. She has always been ...
A: I think you are feeding her enough. It is hard to tell why snakes turn like that. I have a female ...
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| Corn Snake | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I recently bought an albino motley corn from a pet store. He is doing good looks healthy and is a ...
A: Housing with another larger snake can intimidate the smaller snake. Try putting a live pinky and a ...
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| Ball Python Injury | 8/18/2009 |
Q: In My ball pythons cage I made "hinges" out of zip ties which seemed to be to small for him to fit ...
A: I cannot make much of a suggestion without seeing the severity of the injury. I am assuming he is ...
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| Escaped Corn Snake!! | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I'm kind of freaking out right now... I came home today after being at my cottage for 4 nights, and ...
A: finding an escaped snake is not easy. The good news is, with a snake of this size, you have 4 to 6 ...
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| Introducing new snakes | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a Ball python that is almost two feet long. I am wanting to introduce another to the tank. ...
A: I assume that you are introducing a male / female pair if you are planning to breed them. Generally, ...
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| Red Tail Boa | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful Red Tail Boa that I've had for about 2 years. She wasn't a baby when I got her, ...
A: In short, there is no good answer to this question. Snakes are primal. Even my most trusted reptile ...
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| why did my corn snake die? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i have had a corn snake for about 6 months now and she was perfectly healthy a week ago. she is now ...
A: I have never seen a snake cause damage to itself by forcing it's mouth open. The muscles used to ...
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| Corn Snake Spitting Up Food | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have Corn Snake that is about 8 months old. We started feeding him fuzzies 2 1/2 weeks ago and ...
A: That is not true. I have seen a 2' snake attack a 8" mouse. Always feed food that is no bigger than ...
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| Green Tree Python/Gecko Cohabitation | 8/9/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a 16 month Green Tree Python and we were told that many people set up ...
A: All I can give you is my opinion. I have never heard of putting 2 different species together being a ...
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| Red Tail Boa and Seizures | 8/7/2009 |
Q: We've had our Male Red Tail Boa for about 8 months. We got him as a baby. He's grown extremely well, ...
A: I would not be concerned with the mouth issues unless other symptoms of a problem develop. It could ...
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| ball pythons | 8/6/2009 |
Q: i have a ball python who is about 1 1/2 feet or so just a baby really for about the last 4 weeks i ...
A: Generally no. The only way to tell is if they do not defecate or if you find it in their stool. The ...
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| ball pythons | 8/5/2009 |
Q: i have a ball python who is about 1 1/2 feet or so just a baby really for about the last 4 weeks i ...
A: Tamara, Sounds like you are doing everything right. I would let the snake go one more week. If ...
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| why did my corn snake die? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: i have had a corn snake for about 6 months now and she was perfectly healthy a week ago. she is now ...
A: Wow, this is a tough one. I have seen this happen before for a number of reasons. It could be that ...
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| How long do i wait to handel corn snakes | 8/3/2009 |
Q: i just got a about 6 month old corn snake on late friday and right now its monday afternoon on ...
A: I would start handle him now. I am not sure of your experience, but you are going to get bitten. The ...
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| corn snake eating problems | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old corn snake and it has not eaten in the past 7 weeks im starting to get worried ...
A: Have you tried feeding live? It sounds like you know your stuff, so I think the next step is an ...
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| corn snake still won't eat | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My 22 inch corn snake hasn't eaten in 3 weeks. it seems to have lost a lot of weight and i don't ...
A: Do not be really concerned unless he goes a couple more weeks without eating. Keep trying evey other ...
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| marks on skin after shedding | 8/1/2009 |
Q: my boa (she's about 104cms now) has just shed in one piece but in the old skin I found a hole and on ...
A: I have seen this before. I truthfully do not know what causes it. Try putting some triple antibiotic ...
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| Corn Snake | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have a snow corn snake for a year now I got the snake when it was young and I had the snake for a ...
A: This is generally a bad idea, but i have seen it done with corn snakes. IF you try it, be sure to ...
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| Snake keeps spitting up his Food | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a king snake about 3 feet long and I have been feeding him 6 fuzzies at every feeding since I ...
A: Couple of things. That is an awful lot of food for one snake. When you say fuzzies, that can mean a ...
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| Mites | 7/28/2009 |
Q: We have a ball python and shortly after we got him we had to treat him for mites. I was wondering if ...
A: Unfortunately, once you have snake mites, they are very hard to get rid of. I keep between 15 and 30 ...
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| Ball Python injury | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are working on breeding ball pythons after having them as pets for a number of ...
A: I am not sure what could have caused this. The first thing that comes to mind is an injury from the ...
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| garden snakes | 7/27/2009 |
Q: there was a big garden snake living a little too close to my front steps of my home so a friend ...
A: It depends on the snake. If it was a garter snake, it was most likely feces / urine mixture. These ...
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| snake not eating | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My corn snake hasn't been eating its food. i got it around 2 months ago and its eaten fine, but last ...
A: There can be a million reasons that cause a snake not to eat. I would not be too converned that your ...
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| should I be worried? | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I currently have two snakes both females one is almost 2 years and the other is about two months. ...
A: I would not be concerned about the little one. As long as she is eating and passing food, she should ...
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| Monty Ball Python | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My snake is in shed and is having a hard time (he's done this before but not like this) his ...
A: Raise the humidity. Mist him 3 X per day and soak him in luke warm water until he sheds. If the eye ...
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| california king snake | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me how a king snake catches, or attacks, its prey? I've read that they constrict their ...
A: King snakes first bite then constrict their prey. They have a quick bite and wrap method like most ...
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| Corn snake Black Around his Tail | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I noticed that my cornsnake has a black spot around the very tip of his tail. I don't know what it ...
A: Do two things. First off check your husbandry to make sure that it is all good. Google corn snake ...
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| 2 year old, 3.5ft corn snake | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My son has 2 x 3.5ft male cornsnakes, both about 2 years old, in a 1.5ft x 1ft x 1ft high vivarium. ...
A: Sara, I do not think that either condition that you have described indicates illness of any kind. ...
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| snake and cat problems | 7/13/2009 |
Q: im thinking about buying a ball python that has never struck anyone or ever been real aggresave but ...
A: Michael, Yes, get rid of the cat. I am not sure why, but snakes do not like cats in the least. ...
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| sick ball python | 7/9/2009 |
Q: please help, i have a 6 year old ball python shes very healthy or so i thought ive never had any ...
A: It sounds like the rasping sound could be a respiratory infection. If she did poop out worms, then ...
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| Ball Python | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I believe my Ball Python Cami is blind.... She always has such a hard time shedding... & it never ...
A: It is hard to tell. Even if she is blind, she will be able to sense the heat from a mouse and also ...
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| Compatibiliy | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 foot Ball Python. I have designed / Constructed a 10x10x12 foot Pavilion style enclosure ...
A: It sounds like you have a room, not an enclosure. It is generally a bad idea to mix any kind of ...
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| corn snake feeding? | 6/27/2009 |
Q: i have a young corn snake that is about 30cm and a bit bigger then a pencil in size, i feed him ...
A: Mandy, This is a serious problem with a snake this small. I advise you to take the snake to an ...
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| corn snake feeding? | 6/26/2009 |
Q: i have a young corn snake that is about 30cm and a bit bigger then a pencil in size, i feed him ...
A: I have always wanted to visit your county. A lot of good golfers come from South Africa. Snakes that ...
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| Columbia Red Tail boa & bedding | 6/17/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a baby Red tail boa from petco. They recommended using the alpine bedding. ...
A: 1. Good deal on the feeding. Dirt can contribute to their bowels becoming impacted and clogged. He ...
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| Columbia Red Tail boa & bedding | 6/17/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a baby Red tail boa from petco. They recommended using the alpine bedding. ...
A: 1. Use cypress mulch from Walmart. It is good for almost all snakes. Do not feed him in the cage, ...
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| Ball Python | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have been reading a lot of different information about ball pythons and how to set up their tank. ...
A: It is hard to say. I have 2 BPs currently and they are both the same way. 99% of the time, they are ...
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| Ball Python | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have been reading a lot of different information about ball pythons and how to set up their tank. ...
A: 1. I would leave the hide and the water where they are. BPs are hearty and should be fine either ...
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| corn snake feeding/temp at night | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I bought a corn snake about a week ago. It is a female okeetee and is almost a year old. It's been ...
A: I would leave the UT heater on all the time. The snake can choose to use it or not to help ...
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| Scarlet Snake feeding problems | 6/10/2009 |
Q: The current issue we are having is this; We found two Scarlet Snake's in our inclosed patio. Now I ...
A: Wow, that is a tough question. First off, where to get the proper eggs? They appear to eat reptile ...
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| Western Hognose shedding a lot | 6/8/2009 |
Q: she is about 2 years old, i got her about 2 months ago. When i got her she had just shed, a month ...
A: I have always wanted to visit your country but have only made it as far as England to this point. In ...
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| lost cali king snake | 6/8/2009 |
Q: our 4 1/2 ft long california king snake has escaped from his habitat and I am concerned because we ...
A: A few years back I had a small Ball python ( I almost renamed him Houdini) as he was only about 20" ...
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| pre-shed non milky | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Peruvian Red Tail Boa who I got from a friend six weeks ago. She's been healthy ...
A: I would not be concerned as of yet. My boa's have went as much as 3 or 4 weeks without defalcating. ...
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| Red Tail Boa Feeding | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old red tail boa and lately he is being a real stubborn eater. I usually take all ...
A: I have seen this before. I suggest that you keep trying. If he does not eat in the plastic tank, do ...
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| Cornsnake and her eggs | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old female cornsnake just laid a few clutches of eggs. This is my first time dealing with ...
A: I have seen this before in one of my pythons. Put on a gardening glove and remove the eggs. I doubt ...
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| poorly tail on retic | 6/5/2009 |
Q: hi i have a young reticulated python shed about 5 ft long she seem healthy but shes going through ...
A: At this point, probably not. The key thing is to keep it from getting infected and to make sure that ...
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| Dented snake eye cap | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I just found this site looking for results on dented eye caps. I have had six snakes of various ...
A: It sounds like he has indeed sustained brute force to the eye. I would raise the humidity a little ...
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| california kingsnake\mexican black kingsnake | 6/3/2009 |
Q: im glad i found someone who can answer my simple questions. 1) my mexican black kingsnake is about ...
A: It will not hurt them to feed them more than one, but they can become obese if you overfeed often. ...
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| My California King Snake | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I just got a black and white California King Snake. He is about 14-15 inches long. I am trying to ...
A: I would make sure that you cleaned the old tank with some Clorox or other heavy duty disinfectant. ...
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| ball python not eating | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Our ball python is about 4 years old. His first winter he ate through the winter. His 2nd & 3rd ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering; Allexpersts was not working for me tonight. Keep the snakes ...
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| Need to know some things on Jungle Carpet pythons? | 5/18/2009 |
Q: 1) How long can these snakes be? If you can tell how long the male and how long the female can get ...
A: I love direct questions. You always ask them and that is what I can help the most with.... 1. 5 to 6 ...
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| my cornsnake | 5/11/2009 |
Q: yes I have a cornsnake and she about year old , and she hasn't ate 7 weeks and I took her to vet and ...
A: Jenny, 7 weeks is a long time to go without eating for a one year old snake. Try feeding her rat ...
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| help reply. | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I posted about the cali king not eating and asked how long it had been. It has been about two weeks ...
A: Johnathan, Either or... Just make sure that you are feeding a mouse or rat pup that is no bigger ...
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| help! | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Ok. I have about a 6 or 7 month old California king. He used to be really really calm and eat any ...
A: How long has it been since he has eaten? I would not be too worried unless he goes 6 weeks without ...
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| New Royal Not Eating | 5/4/2009 |
Q: You more than likely get this a lot, but I was given a Royal Python for my birthday a month ago. My ...
A: Your snake is still quite small, but big for an 8 month old, Still yet, since she is small, do not ...
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| New Royal Not Eating | 5/4/2009 |
Q: You more than likely get this a lot, but I was given a Royal Python for my birthday a month ago. My ...
A: Rebecca, How long is she and how old is she? BPs are notorious for not eating. Have you tried ...
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| Compatibility of snakes | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Is it wise/safe to have two species of snakes in the same cage? In particular, a rosy boa and a sand ...
A: Housing different snakes together is always risky. Snakes are generally solitary creatures. It can ...
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| tank size | 4/26/2009 |
Q: is it ok if i use a 24x16x6 size rubbermaid storage box for a corn snake? it can hold 10 gallons but ...
A: You do not say how big your snake is. A good rule of thumb is the perimeter of the container should ...
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| Pet Garter Snake | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has a pet garter snake, for almost a year now. It is a wild snake.It is very healthy in ...
A: Yes. If his mouth is painful, he would do this for sure... Here is a good article on mouth rot. 1 ...
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| Pet Garter Snake | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has a pet garter snake, for almost a year now. It is a wild snake.It is very healthy in ...
A: Garter snakes can be surprisingly hard to keep healthy compared to more widely kept species. Do you ...
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| Corn Snake | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a corn snake, my first snake, and im struggling with her as far as taming is ...
A: The key to taming her down is to handle her a lot. She will get used to it in time and will calm ...
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| how can i find out what type of king sake i have | 4/21/2009 |
Q: i have about a one and a half year old king snake i got it a a local pet store but the owner didnt ...
A: It is very difficult to tell if you do not know the origin state of the snake. Was it captive bred ...
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| Which Snake | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My wife and I currently have a Common Boa Constrictor of about 7' in length. Due to the size and ...
A: I have 2 hognose snakes that are easy feeders. They have eaten since they were little, so I do not ...
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| New corn snake | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have really considered getting a new corn snake and i was wonder if you could tell me everything i ...
A: You can pay anywhere from 20.00 to 2000.00 for corn snakes depending on the morph that you want. ...
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| Ball python | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My ball python started shedding a week ago and he still has skin on his head and one of his eyes ...
A: First off DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE EYECAP! Sorry for yelling, but this is important. If you try to ...
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| Snake egg laying | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I haven't found any info on this subject so I'm comming to you. Do female snakes need to mate to ...
A: Yes, I would dispose of them as you would any other solid waste. Personally, I put them in a ...
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| Ball Python | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I just got back from hilton head south carolina and while i was there i saw lots of moss on the ...
A: It is a little risky to introduce any natural fauna that is not in the native to the snakes area. ...
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| banded water snakes | 4/5/2009 |
Q: or any water snake in general as pets. are they easy to handle or do they bite a lot? also are they ...
A: I am not a fan of water snakes as pets. Their diet can make it such as to where they are hard to ...
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| mating corn snakes | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have two corn snakes that I think are male and female. I know one is female because shortly ...
A: Here is a guide on breeding. Please note that I am not a snake breeder and not an expert in this ...
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| heating and housing | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank for my juvenile California stripe king. I am going to buy a tank divider and ...
A: Your options are limited. Perhaps another king or milk snake from the same area. To properly heat ...
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| mites | 4/3/2009 |
Q: my snake has mites and iam just about to treat him can i put tee tree oil in the bath then put him ...
A: Craig, Okay on the boiling; clorox works too. I use invermectin to spray the enclosure. Make sure ...
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| Ball Python Scale rot | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I think my ball python has a small case of scale rot and i was hoping i could figure a way to fix ...
A: If you notice any chipped or discolored - pink, red or brown - scales in the abdominal region of ...
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| My Corn Snake | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i have recently purchased another snake to add to my collection, she is a 5 year old amel corn. the ...
A: John, It sounds like uratic acid. It is not uncommon for a snake to discharge uratic acid. I have ...
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| housing snakes | 3/31/2009 |
Q: smaller, skinnier, that's about 3 feet and narrow and i love them both.But when i went to the pet ...
A: Sounds like you have the bug. First it is one snake, then two, then you end up like me with a ...
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| milksnake | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I bought a pueblan milksnake 2 weeks ago. Told she was 1 1/2 yrs old. She is just over 3 feet ...
A: Good question and an easy one to answer. As a rule of thumb, feed any snake a mouse or rat equal to ...
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| Ball Python | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My husband just got a beautiful 3 foot ball python that he and I have become very attached to. ...
A: This question comes at an odd time for me as I was just bitten less than an hour ago by a 3' BP! ...
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| Ball Python | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Lately my ball pythons eyes have looked like a deflated beach ball. I know that it usually comes ...
A: It could be that he is simply not drinking enough to keep him hydrated. Try changing his substrate ...
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| California King Snake | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Just a quick question, I have a young King snake and occasionally it will bite and latch on to my ...
A: I would not be concerned in the least. You know, some colubrids are evolving venom so it could be ...
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| My Redtail boa | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a redtail boa that is pregnant i was told it is 105 days after the post ovulation shed that ...
A: Breeding In their book "The Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons & Boas", Ross & Marzec state that ...
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| handling and feeding | 3/16/2009 |
Q: ive got a red tail boa. she is about 4 to 5 months old. ive got two questions. 1. when i hold her ...
A: 1. Your snake could have a respiratory infection. Get her to an exotic animal vet asap. This is ...
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| Cypress Mulch Questions? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I was thinking of getting a new substrate for my ball python. I want one that I could mist and makes ...
A: 1. I would. Just a burst of mist here and there, do not soak it. 2. I'd go 2 or 3 times. You are in ...
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| Gentle Corn Snake Becoming Aggressive? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I can't stress this enough... my snake has always been gentle and easy to handle, and has never ...
A: I am not sure I have a good answer for you. I have several snakes that act that way. They used to be ...
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| Red Tail Boa | 3/6/2009 |
Q: We have had a redtail boa for about 4 months now, he has never had a problem eating even when we ...
A: Eric, How old is the boa? Depending on his age or size, he can go months without eating. I have ...
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| asp viper vs horned viper | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My class assignment is to research each snake and try to decide which Cleopatra would have chose to ...
A: The accepted snake is an asp. There is much debate with some saying it was an Egyptian cobra. Still ...
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| Boa | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Boa that I saved from a neglectful family member. His name is Julio. He two years old and ...
A: It is hard to tell from the picture where he is from. He is certainly a RTB, but color morphs change ...
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| Snakes | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Pat
A: I have no way of knowing how injured your BP is. It is never a good idea to house different breeds ...
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| corn snake isn't eating, seems sick | 2/26/2009 |
Q: We are new snake owners, and have a baby cornsnake we bought in Dec. Corny is about 5 months old ...
A: Mites are a terrible problem and the devil to get rid of. I currently keep 20 snakes and I am always ...
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| Telling the sex of a python? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I bought a ball python about 6-8 months ago and is now 10-12 months old. I assumed it was a female ...
A: Tiffany, Without probing, there is no sure fire way to tell. The males generally have a more ...
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| king snake, shedding | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My king snake has been shedding for about two weeks now. He's just about done, and we have been ...
A: I think you have the humidity too low. If he has been shedding for 2 week, it isn't coming off as ...
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| Corn Snake not eating | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I'm writing to you because i've become very concerned about "Striker" my corn snake. He's about ...
A: Stefani, The short answer is this: Snakes act weird in the winter. If all conditions are right in ...
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| Gopher Snake reguritating??!! | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Last night I noticed my gopher snake shaking his head back and forth quite violently with his mouth ...
A: It could be a lot of things. Regurgitation is usually a symptom of something else going on. I would ...
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| burmese python | 2/16/2009 |
Q: my snakes belly is pink and the eye caps won't come off. It also has saliva coming out of it's ...
A: Abby, Take him to a vet now. Make sure your husbandry is correct. With the correct substrate, ...
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| odd eating habits | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I found our king snake eating his own faeces the other day, is this normal or should i be concerned, ...
A: Lin, I have never seen this behavior before, nor have I ever heard of it in snakes. I wonder if ...
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| can i house a snake with a frog | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a baby black corn snake captive breed, and i also have a argentinean pacman frog a baby. can ...
A: Not a good idea. I would only put in a f/t prey animal for the snake to eat. Eventually, the snake ...
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| red tail boa | 1/25/2009 |
Q: i have a red tail boa that's bout 3 yrs old. i recently left it with a friend for a week an a half ...
A: Pete. First off, go beat the crap out of your friend. Leaving a live rat in a cage for an hour ...
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| BRB | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Kevin, My 6 month old BRB hasnt eaten since 01/09/09. The humidity and temp are where they need to ...
A: David, I also have a BRB. They do go through periods where the tend not to eat. If he goes more ...
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| Couple questions... | 1/24/2009 |
Q: 1) I've had my corn snake for almost 4 years now, and I think it's time to move her up to a larger ...
A: 1. She will probably never grow to over 6', so 4' X 2; would be the minimum. I have a corn in a 4' X ...
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| New Baby Ball Python | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Last Sunday we purchased a baby ball from petco. They told us that they fed every Thursday and were ...
A: For once, Petco may be right on something. BPs act odd any time of the year, especially in winter. ...
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| snakes | 1/22/2009 |
Q: sorry to bother you again but how do you suppose i pick my snake up because everytime i pick it up i ...
A: I have experienced this before as well. My advice is to be very still and let the snake go where it ...
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| snakes | 1/22/2009 |
Q: and i have a rather large water bowl for it to bath in but only half of its body fits in should i ...
A: Billy, Here is a link to a thermostat: http://www.petsr4u.com/proddetail.asp?prod=zmr500 In ...
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| My Corn Snake has not ate for 45 days | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a male Corn Snake that is a Florida species and is about 4 years old. At least this is what ...
A: First off, thanks for rescuing the snake. I get a lot of questions this time of year about snakes ...
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| How can I attach heat mats safely inside my Boa's cage? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have a cage with wooden bottom for my Boa. I can't use heat lamps also so I am trying to fix heat ...
A: That sounds like it would work. Keeping electricity away from water is a good idea, but most are ...
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| Scary Shed w/ Western Hognose | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I just went through an incredibly scary experience with my young Western Hognose snake. He's about a ...
A: Your mom seems to care a lot for you! Eat good so you will grow up big, strong and hissy like my ...
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| red tail boa has skin bulging out of vent | 1/19/2009 |
Q: my daughter's snake has a bulging mass protruding from its vent still very calm no senstivity still ...
A: It sounds like his hemipenis is bulging. Nothing to worry about if that is indeed the case. Please ...
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| Can I place a live tree branch in my snake cage? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I'm building a terrarium for my Boa and I wish to put a log inside it. I have cut a log from my ...
A: Good thinking on your part to think of this before you place it into the enclosure. If it will fit, ...
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| kenyan sand boa | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a boy sand boa that is 5 inches long and no bigger than a shoe string. how old is it? also i ...
A: I do not have a sand boa, so I am not sure how old a 5" snake is. I would feed the younger snake ...
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| Kenyan Sand Boa feeding | 1/18/2009 |
Q: When I purchased my snake he had been fed only about 6 or seven times before, once a week. He had ...
A: Brian, There is a time in the winter where most snakes act weird. Some eat like craze and others ...
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| Cal. King Snake | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My snake is approx 8 years old and for the last two weeks has been on the move constantly and not ...
A: Mites look like specks of pepper, maybe a little larger. Let him crawl through your hand starting ...
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| green snake ate a small twig while eating a cricket | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Good evening, I have green snake, about 3 feet long. It eats 20 -25 crickets a week. Well I noticed ...
A: It is not uncommon for a captive snake to ingest wood when eating. However, it is never a good ...
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| scale damage | 1/14/2009 |
Q: heya, i know this is specifically about a ball python, but im sure the problem and how to resolve it ...
A: Injecting water into the mice is a brilliant idea! Be very careful when removing skin from her. Even ...
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| baby corn snake | 1/14/2009 |
Q: i have a baby corn snake and he has had a bump behind is neck which sits to the side a bit. he has ...
A: I have a handicapped bearded dragon, so I am empathize. IF by hand fed you mean dangling a mouse in ...
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| IS MY RAT SNAKE OK | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Do snakes go into of sort of hibernation? I hadn't seen my snake for just over a month and when i ...
A: It is not uncommon for snakes to go through a sort of hibernation. I have some that will not eat ...
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| Burmese/Sir Lanka | 1/11/2009 |
Q: about 3 years ago I took in 2 Burmese pythons so I thought..turns out I have a Sir Lanka Python. ...
A: Good question with a lot of info. It is obvious that you really have your stuff together. It sounds ...
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| can bigger and smaller corn snakes live together? | 1/11/2009 |
Q: So we got a couple of corn snakes about a year ago and they are about 2 feet long now. We just ...
A: Kylee, It is hard to tell. The official politically correct answer is this: snakes should never ...
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| new corn snake | 1/9/2009 |
Q: .. yesterday e and my partner got our first corn snake. It is a smaller set up as she is only 5 ...
A: Michelle, It is very odd that you have condensation after baking the substrate. Give it a couple ...
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| scale damage | 1/5/2009 |
Q: heya, i know this is specifically about a ball python, but im sure the problem and how to resolve it ...
A: Josh, Couple of things... One, you seem to have your stuff together; thank you for the detailed ...
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| Strange clear chunk | 12/31/2008 |
Q: stop a bit later I saw a strange clear chunk and a liquid there was some white little things and ...
A: Yes. Corn snakes are not notorious for that, but I have seen it happen. The white chunks were most ...
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| Ball Python | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have a normal ball python {male} that is about 5-6 months old and I just got a 2 month old pastel ...
A: Steven, I would not keep over 2 snakes in a tank that size. Conventional wisdom is to not keep ...
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| baby snakes not eating | 12/30/2008 |
Q: im working in the reptile section of a pet store that just recently took up the care of reptiles... ...
A: Well, it sounds like you are doing everything right. If F/T doesn't work, continue to try live. If ...
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| Ball Python | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I usually feed my ball python every week and until now i have never had a problem. The past two ...
A: Yes, it is normal for BPs to slow down in the winter. They normally do not eat as much and are not ...
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| Ball Python | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I tried to feed my snake last night and he wouldn't eat he would just strike at it and then leave ...
A: It does seem that your BP is a bit dehydrated. Here is how to fix it. Replace his substrate with ...
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| Cause of Death | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I bought a albino corn snake a few months ago along with his cage mate, a reddish-brown colored corn ...
A: Amanda, I am very sorry for your loss. One thing to keep in mind, snakes are not dogs. Every ...
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| Dumeril's Boa | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a young Dumeril's boa that I got in February 2008 and since then he has only eaten 4 times. I ...
A: Jeff, he is not eating enough. These boas are quite inactive, but still need to eat more than that. ...
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| izzy my redtail boa | 12/20/2008 |
Q: ok where to start, he is wrinkled from lossing body mass, so i tried using a pinky, he nomally at ...
A: Jayme, If the snake is alive, it is never too late. However, in my experience, force feeding is ...
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| Boas | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I got two Boas for my birthday, this is all new to me. they are 4 ft long and seem to be well ...
A: Brandon, The likelihood is very high that you will be bitten. That's the bad news, the good news ...
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| snake feces | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I live in Florida and seem to have alot of snakes on my property. I live residential and really ...
A: Good question. Snakes will only hang around it you have the following: 1. mice or rats 2. water 3. ...
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| snakes | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have a baby ball python, maybe 5 months old now. I've read all i could on snakes but each time I ...
A: I have 2 BPs and will answer your questions base on my experience. 1. How often they shed depends ...
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| my ball python | 12/15/2008 |
Q: my ball went crazy when he thought i left him to fend for himself in the bath tub ( i was cleaning ...
A: In a word, yes. I would not be worried. Snakes often poop when they are in water. I have also seen ...
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| My Ball was bit by a rat on his snout | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Please sir, what should I do when a rat has bit my ball 3ft long 1 1/2 years old. He was bit on his ...
A: Eric, There is a good lesson to be learned here. Feed frozen / thawed, that is all I will ...
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| Kingsnake acting strange for the first time | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i've had my baby California Albino Kingsnake for almost 8 months now her name is PL (Pink Lemonade). ...
A: Dashawn, Normally, I would not be too concerned with one vomit, but 2 is a whole different ...
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| ball python | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i keep the snakes cage about 70 on the cool side and about 80 to 85 on the warm side. he refuses to ...
A: Jason, BPs are notorious for not eating, not just in the winter, but year round. Mine eat about ...
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| baby corn snake eye problem? | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I am worried about my baby cornsnake, I just bought it about 2 weeks ago.and I just noticed black ...
A: Mites are hard to get rid of. Handle her and make sure that they are indeed mites . If they are, ...
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| ball python | 12/2/2008 |
Q: hey, so my snake has blue/cloudy eyes for a few days no signs of shedding tho, i gave it a warm ...
A: Couple of issues here that are unrelated (most likely). Give her another week to shed and the ...
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| wandering | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I own a beautiful 4 year old dumerils boa who has been unusually active for the past month or so and ...
A: To make this real short, snakes are weird. If you follow a good care sheet(and it sounds like you ...
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| few questions concerning my ribbon snake | 11/28/2008 |
Q: He really isn't as active as people say ribbon snakes should be. I have him in a 20 gallon tank and ...
A: This article answers this question better that I ever could. For my 2 cents, I believe in try a lot ...
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| ball python | 11/27/2008 |
Q: hey i have a 2 1/2 year old ball python and yesterday i got another female of the same size. i have ...
A: Sasha is one of my favorite names. I adopted a German Shepard from the pound about 13 years ago and ...
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| CA King Snake Not Eating | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I am currently "snake sitting" my brother's 7 year old CA King Snake while he is living out of the ...
A: They do go through spells of not eating, but mine is eating right along. I would try another 2 or 3 ...
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| cut on snake | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a baby mexican black king snake and recently got in in the mail. I noticed that ...
A: This is most likely normal, but I would need to see a picture to be sure. It sounds like it could be ...
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| boa is he ill | 11/22/2008 |
Q: i bought him off a man who said that he was eating perfectly and when i asked him about the lump he ...
A: It is winter and they do go through periods where they won't eat. Keep trying every 3 or 4 days. Try ...
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| Garter snake in basement | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Saw an 18" Garter snake in basement 1 mnth ago. Again last wk, but then could not locate it to get ...
A: Lois, That is great to hear. I will attach a garter snake care sheet to the end of this post. I ...
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| Rosy Boas feeding | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if I could feed a rosy boa something other than live or frozen mice, my family is ...
A: I have a daughter named Reagan Brenna. No, they only eat mice, rabbits, birds, etc... One option you ...
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| Garter snake in basement | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Saw an 18" Garter snake in basement 1 mnth ago. Again last wk, but then could not locate it to get ...
A: Lois, Yes, it is correct that garters often eat slugs and worms. That is what they eat in the ...
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| Garter snake in basement | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Saw an 18" Garter snake in basement 1 mnth ago. Again last wk, but then could not locate it to get ...
A: I admire your effort in helping this little garter out. I'd continue to leave food out for another ...
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| my python | 11/16/2008 |
Q: my python has some plastic decorations and accidently swallowed a piece will he be okay?
A: Amanda, There is no way to tell. It depends on the size, shape, and "jaggedness" of the object. ...
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| health | 11/9/2008 |
Q: my red tail has been blowing bubbles? is this a health concern ?
A: Tom, 100% yes. This is a sure sign of a respiratory infection. I suggest that you take him to an ...
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| Eastern Brown Snake | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I found a brown snake while mowing grass. He is 7 inches long. He eats earthworms. How often ...
A: You can't be too careful. The "common brown" in AU is deadly and we do field questions from all over ...
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| Kenyan Sand Boa Shedding | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a kenyan sand boa who is about 3-4 months old and about 12inches long. She (we call it a ...
A: Is you snake eating normally? It seems that the enclosure is too dry (although they usually live in ...
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| my corn snake | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My 16 month old corn snake has always been a very good eater and is refusing to eat at the moment ...
A: The fact that you keep dates tells me that you care about your snakes eating and are on top of ...
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| boa eye trauma | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Please ASAP!!! My 4.5yr old boa got out of tank today when i wasn't home, i found him in radiator( ...
A: I can't really evaluate him without a picture. You can email one to me at lasher9@gmail.com. If you ...
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| snake wont eat.. | 11/1/2008 |
Q: my 6mth old snake has'nt eaten for at least 8weeks is this normal ?up until then it was eating two ...
A: 2 months is getting into the danger area. What kind of snake is it. How big is it? Try feeding live ...
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| LOST SNAKE!! | 10/29/2008 |
Q: around last friday i fed my 2 month old brazilian ranbow boa and about a week later went to go hold ...
A: I have never heard of that, but it is a good idea. I keep my snakes in a separate room (as in ...
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| LOST SNAKE!! | 10/28/2008 |
Q: around last friday i fed my 2 month old brazilian ranbow boa and about a week later went to go hold ...
A: The good news is that he ate a week ago. He can go a long time without food (4 to 6 weeks. The flour ...
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| male columbian boa | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old male that I bough four weeks ago and two weeks ago we bought a three year ...
A: I have fielded a lot of questions this week about aggressive snakes that are normally calm. Could be ...
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| Snake travel | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I need help. I'm leaving for Disney World in two weeks, and would like to bring my 2 foot Western ...
A: I would not waste $ on a travel tank when a Rubbermaid tub will do just as well. Walmart has some of ...
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| Snake travel | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I need help. I'm leaving for Disney World in two weeks, and would like to bring my 2 foot Western ...
A: 3 weeks is a long time. Normally, I would suggest just leaving him at home, but being aquatic, I ...
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| Underfed corn snake | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Good day. I live in South Africa and have 2 corn snakes and a red tailed Boa. I have been ...
A: I cannot answer your breeding question as I am not an expert in that area. I would recommend not ...
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| Aggressive ball python | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a ball python that is several years old, (at least 3)He is normally very easy tempered but ...
A: Balls are weird that way, or perhaps better said, all snakes are weird that way. My second snake was ...
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| Aggressive ball python | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a ball python that is several years old, (at least 3)He is normally very easy tempered but ...
A: Jim, I can't believe you haven't felt teeth yet! It is hard to tell what his problem is. Snakes ...
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| corn snake digestion | 10/22/2008 |
Q: i have recently bought a corn snake, she was feed before we left the store, i have had her since ...
A: I doubt it is a bruise. I also doubt that she will poo again until she is fed again. Feed her this ...
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| my corn snake | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My corn snake, Walker, is probably 3 years old and he's grown very long (maybe 3 feet) but he isn't ...
A: I also have a rescued corn snake. I have no idea how old he is, but he is also slim with a very ...
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| Corn Snake | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Good day About 2 weeks ago i got a corn snake it was a private sale, the previous owner said that ...
A: I would not worry if your husbandry is correct. A snake that is 4 can go months without eating. I ...
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| King snake not eating | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have bought a King snake from a local pet store. It has been two weeks since he last ate, we have ...
A: I need more info in order to help you. How old is the snake? Are you feeding live or thawed? What is ...
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| telling the sex and eats | 10/14/2008 |
Q: my friend and i recently adopted a red rat snake and we were wondering how we can figure out whether ...
A: Natasha, Send my a picture of his tail and I can give you about an 80% guess on his / her sex. ...
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| Baby Bull Snake | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I cought a baby bull snake a little over a week ago. We went to the pet store and ...
A: I also have a captive bred bull snake who is now about 5' long. If he threw up the pinkie, it is ...
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| Heating | 10/5/2008 |
Q: For a ball python can I get away just by using an under tank heater like the zoo med under tank ...
A: The politically correct answer is no. The best condition is to have a basking area and the under ...
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| My One Month Old Baby Columbian Red Tail | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I Recently bought a Month old red tailed boa who is about 22 inches long stretched out. The Shop ...
A: Shedding depends on a lot of factors. When her eyes have a blue haze on them, she should shed within ...
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| My One Month Old Baby Columbian Red Tail | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I Recently bought a Month old red tailed boa who is about 22 inches long stretched out. The Shop ...
A: I had the same problem with a Hogg Island Boa. She eventually died and I have no idea why. It would ...
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| snake | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My snake that I just bought seems to be sick I bought one the first time he was sick so I took it ...
A: Both of these seem to be serious medical issues. The one that seems like he cannot breathe could be ...
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| Rainbow Boa won't eat | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Ok my question is I bought a Brazillian rainbow boa like a month and a half ago. I feed him a rat ...
A: John, A 4.5' snake can go a long time without eating. Don't worry unless he goes without for 2 ...
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| snake type | 9/9/2008 |
Q: my neighbor here in the Windsor Ontario (LaSalle) area saw a large diameter black and yellow snake ...
A: Rick: 80% sure you saw a black rat snake. We have them here in Knoxville, TN. There are many color ...
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| snakes aggression | 9/6/2008 |
Q: ive had a corn snake for about three months and hes never bit me before but i tried to get him out ...
A: I am afraid that I do not have a good answer for you. Your not alone though. I have a hognose that ...
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| Python in house vents | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My friend's son has a python and left the lid off. It has slithered into the heat vent (they were ...
A: I am not sure what else to suggest. Nothing is going to make him come out. Most likely, he is just ...
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| ball python shedding | 8/31/2008 |
Q: we have a 6 month old ball python---we have had him for 2 months. the first couple of weeks he ...
A: Jordan, To get him to eat, try live and or try rats. Balls are notorious for not eating. Do not ...
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| Adult boa won't eat | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old adult female albino boa that I purchased about 3 months ago since then she has ...
A: If you have 13 boas, I am not sure how much help I will be. First off, don't panic. If she is 4, she ...
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| baby bull snakes | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have a baby bull snake my daughter and I caught on the golf course in colorado. We do not intend ...
A: Bull snakes eat mice and rats. Check your local exotic pet store for small "pinky" mice. It should ...
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| Shedding problem. Please help... | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a corn snake. She is just over a year old. The problem I have is that when ...
A: This is a good question as many reptile owners often overreact or under react when an injury occurs. ...
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| small black bugs on Ball Python | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a young Ball Python (3 months). She's not eating very well, but I've read your other answers ...
A: You, my friend, have snake mites and they are very hard to get rid of. Some folks are successful in ...
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| Ball python won't eat. | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I inherited my daughter's ball python when she graduated from college and moved out of state. The ...
A: Dennis, I'd get the snake to a vet. In the mean time, try live to spark his interest. I have ...
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| boa and python housed together | 8/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 foot male bal python and a 7 foot female red tail boa in a a very large cage but is it ...
A: Joe, Please see my profile as I an not an expert breeder. Now on the other question... Most ...
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| Snake | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i am getting a female brazilian rainbow boa and she will still be very young when i get her. what i ...
A: Depending on how small she is, I'd go with the 20. If she is under 2', which she should be, go with ...
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| red tail boa | 7/26/2008 |
Q: what is the right humidity level for a 30 gallon breeder tank,the snake likes the water the level is ...
A: Shawn, Always maintain between 50% and 60% humidity. Here are some tips from redtailboa.net for ...
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| Is he really that hungry? | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I got a Ball Python two months ago. "Chopper" is about 10 months old and about 3-4 feet long. After ...
A: In a word, yes, you are over feeding him. Your snake is severly overweight. Feed him once a week, a ...
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| red tail boa | 7/25/2008 |
Q: i have a red tail boa, not sure of its age. its about a foot and a half. it has this cap on its ...
A: Shawn, Thy triple antibiotic or mineral oil. put it on for up to 4 weeks 2 or 3 times a day. ...
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| help i vacumed up my daughters snake | 7/24/2008 |
Q: hi i am in a panic my daughters snake got out of its tank we looked for her and couldnt find her ...
A: This does not sound good. If you lucky, she doesn't have a broken spine. All you can do is wait and ...
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| My snake is trying to eat weird things! | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have 2 snakes, one corn snake and one rat snake, both about 2-3 years old. Our rat snake is a ...
A: That is certainly an interesting problem. I have a Macklot's Python that swallowed a whole garden ...
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| jungle carpet python | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering much should I feed a 23 month old jungle carpet python and how often . He eats mice , ...
A: I would feed once a week. The mouse should be no bigger than the biggest girth of the snake. I ...
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| Eye problem in a wild snake | 7/14/2008 |
Q: This is probably an unusual question, but at our local Boy Scout Camp, the Eco-Con director found a ...
A: The most likely culprit is a shed, where the eye cap did not come off. If this is indeed the case, ...
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| Restless snake | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female corn snake. Yesterday We fed the snake her usaual 2 live mice, we do ...
A: I will answer your questions directly. 1. I doubt she is still hungry. I feed my corn one rat every ...
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| Feeding Young Ball Python | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i have a young ball python (probably not yet two feet) and he eats live food without problems, but i ...
A: Martha, It is my pleasure, although it seems you figured out a good trigger that I didn't think ...
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| Feeding Young Ball Python | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i have a young ball python (probably not yet two feet) and he eats live food without problems, but i ...
A: BPs are finicky eaters. I have 2 and they eat about once per month average. I have also had problems ...
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| olive pythons not eating | 7/1/2008 |
Q: They strike at the food sometimes but just aren't interested in eating, i've tried frozen and live ...
A: AU huh? Boy are you lucky. I want to visit your country and find a coastal or inland taipan! You ...
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| white tongue | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i have an albino boa its tongue is white is this natural.if not what can be done
A: In my experience, it is normal. When you breed for color morphs, it is not uncommon for an odd trait ...
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| Baby Texas Brown Snake feeding... | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Alright, my brother and I found a snake in our front yard. After getting a little $5 bargain bin ...
A: These snakes are not very desirable for pets. They tend to musk and do not like being held. I am not ...
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| Boa...color inconsistancy | 6/19/2008 |
Q: My columbian boa seems to be much darker one day or much lighter another. Today she seemed darker ...
A: Nothing to worry about at all. I have that happen in many of my snakes, especially my Brazilian ...
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| feeding after shedding | 6/19/2008 |
Q: First of thank you for being so helpful in the past. I was curious as to how long I have to wait to ...
A: Gabe, BPs do not always eat right after shedding. I would not be concerned until your snake did ...
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| corn snakes | 6/18/2008 |
Q: i was advised to feed it twice a week on pinkies which i am doing every three days and is eating ...
A: Let's take these one question at a time. 1. Your snake sounds really small. If this is indeed the ...
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| Kenyan sand boas / Shedding | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a Kenyan Sand Boa she is 4 months old and is my first snake. I've had her for about a month ...
A: In my experience, captive sand boas shed between 6 to 12 times per year. I googled your question to ...
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| Corn snake regurgitation | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Have a nine month corn snake, acquired at 3 months - has eaten well until regurgitated the other ...
A: I have never seen a snake continue to regurgitate. In my experience, the mice have come up whole. Is ...
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| corn snake eggs & mother | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I bought my female corn snake not expecting that she was expecting. This is the first snake I have ...
A: Do not worry about her not eating. They often do that when they are gravid. Do you want to try to ...
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| My snakes | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have three snake. A ball python, an albino corn snake and a pueblo milk snake. I love them all ...
A: Go to google.com and type in: sale rubber boa. Here is the first link I came across: ...
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| my ribbon snake | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have an adorable ribbon snake. she lives in a 30 gallon tank. I have that aspen bedding which she ...
A: Are you talking about my idea of the removable bowl or generally separating the water and land? If ...
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| ball python | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have two ball pythons they are both females. my question is,can I put them in the same tank ...
A: The experts say no, but it can be done. Separate them when you feed them. Keep an eye on them off ...
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| my ribbon snake | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have an adorable ribbon snake. she lives in a 30 gallon tank. I have that aspen bedding which she ...
A: Wow what a great question. What you have to weigh here is form over function. When I first started ...
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| Balled Python | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering some ?'s about balled Pythons. I really would like to get one. What is the best ...
A: You have a great name! Ball Pythons (The proper name is Royal Python) make great pets. They are shy ...
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| Spaced out snake! | 6/4/2008 |
Q: my corn snake is acting really odd. I've had him for about 6 years, so he's roughly that age and ...
A: Corn snakes can be kind of odd at times and have been known to go months without eating. Check his ...
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| eating | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have a calif. kingsnake. im wondering how long do you have to wait to play with your snake agian ...
A: As a rule of thumb, I would wait at least 24 to 48 hours to handle your Cal King. You should notice ...
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| FEMALE BALL PYTHON | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I PICK UP 2 BALL PYTHONS FROM A LADY AND SHE SAYS THAT THEY ARE BRO AND SIS AND ABOUT 3 YRS OLD IF ...
A: Rico, Please see my profile as I am not an expert on breeding. I did search the net and find an ...
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| FEMALE BALL PYTHON | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I PICK UP 2 BALL PYTHONS FROM A LADY AND SHE SAYS THAT THEY ARE BRO AND SIS AND ABOUT 3 YRS OLD IF ...
A: Rico, The snakes should be housed separately. It is never a good idea to keep two snakes in the ...
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| "Shedding" | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Thanks Ben
A: Ben, Good question. As a rule of thumb, I wouldn't change anything unless he has a problem ...
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| california king snake | 5/27/2008 |
Q: i have a California king snake. it has a red stripe on its tail. what does that mean....and how do i ...
A: Kaydi, The red stripe is just a color morph. It happens sometimes when adult snakes breed that ...
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| red-tailed boa is suddenly very aggro | 5/27/2008 |
Q: my juvenile red-tailed boa is suddenly very aggressive towards me, she usually is extremly friendly, ...
A: I can help! Get that corn snake out of the enclosure ASAP! It is a bad idea to house any snakes ...
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| King Snake | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I just noticed that my King Snakes face looked pale, pink. Is that normal? I have never seen it like ...
A: If his face is not normally pink, then no. I am not aware of a snake that can change color quickly ...
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| Corn snake | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a young corn snake, which I bought three weeks ago. I am worried that I am unable to get it ...
A: Some snakes just dig the h2o. Depending on the heat, it is a good way for them to cool off. They ...
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| our new boa | 5/19/2008 |
Q: we have a new boa i got from a friend who couldnt spend time with her.she has done real well with ...
A: Don, If she is still eating, I would not worry. Is she gaping her mouth or possibly have mites? ...
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| Giant Pet Anaconda | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering, as I'm thinking about getting a large snake for a pet. Is it really possible for them ...
A: That is correct. The feet would cause no problems. The shoulders (of a good sized person) would pose ...
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| Giant Pet Anaconda | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering, as I'm thinking about getting a large snake for a pet. Is it really possible for them ...
A: Without question, the answer is yes. National Geographic definitively answered this question and ...
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| handling my new ball python | 5/15/2008 |
Q: "I purchased a cbb ball python (about 6 months old) 10 days ago. I left it undisturbed and untouched ...
A: Yes. I would take the log off and let the snake chill for a few minutes. I am not sure how much ...
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| handling my new ball python | 5/15/2008 |
Q: "I purchased a cbb ball python (about 6 months old) 10 days ago. I left it undisturbed and untouched ...
A: Each snake is different and I do not think that you are doing anything wrong. Is this your first ...
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| Corn snake | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have a young corn snake, which I bought three weeks ago. I am worried that I am unable to get it ...
A: Try rats instead of mice. Try live if you are using frozen / thawed. Talk to the folks you purchased ...
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| corn snake sick after laying eggs | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My Corn snake layed 20 eggs 3 days ago. She has been in her water dish ever since. She makes a ...
A: Lisa, As stated in my profiles, I am not an expert on breeding. However i will do what i can to ...
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| snake | 5/2/2008 |
Q: what is happening to my snake it dosent it nothing she hasent it in 2 weeks im worried i tried ...
A: Could be a lot of things. What kind of snake is it How old is the snake? How long have you had ...
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| corn snake | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought an estimated 1 yr old creamsicle corn snake and the pet store that I got him ...
A: I just lost a pine snake. He swallowed a chick awkwardly. The chick was about the same size as the ...
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| corn snake | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought an estimated 1 yr old creamsicle corn snake and the pet store that I got him ...
A: Absolutely it is a good idea! It is always best to feed frozen. I thaw mine in water (in a bucket, ...
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| black snakes | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I live in an old wooden house that is raised off the ground and have a very large black snake and ...
A: Bonnie Could be! Racers and other colubrids do have the capability of deploying a "musk" that ...
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| Human eating snake | 4/20/2008 |
Q: A friend told me that someone she knew had a snake (not sure of the species) and woke to find the ...
A: Karen, It would depend on the size of the snake. Some snakes will prey on anything warm blooded ...
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| snake not eating | 4/20/2008 |
Q: i have a year old male reticulated python...he is not eating and seems uninterested in food....i am ...
A: Don't worry about the month, as he can go 3 or 4. What worries me is the gaping. If he has any ...
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| snake not eating | 4/19/2008 |
Q: i have a year old male reticulated python...he is not eating and seems uninterested in food....i am ...
A: Michael, Could be a lot of things. How old is the snake? How long have you had him? Do you see ...
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| new baby corn snake not eating | 4/18/2008 |
Q: i bought this new baby corn snake about three weeks ago, he shares a cage with my other baby corn ...
A: I would separate them. Leave the new snake in a new enclosure for a day or two and the try to feed. ...
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| Feeding Issues | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have many snakes and have had no problems with feeding with the exception of one royal python that ...
A: I believe you are correct, something in the food is bad. They're are too many variables that point ...
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| Genetics | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I am doing a project on genetics of ball pythons, morphs and how different morphs come to be. It is ...
A: I cannot answer breeding questions intelligently. I am sorry but I am not a breeder (as it states in ...
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| Corn snake help | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 16, and I'm trying to convince my parents to let me buy a corn snake. I've never owned a snake ...
A: Dogs and snake eh? Well, they will not be playing together. All you have to do is to keep them ...
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| I had a cali king | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I had a californian king snake (black and white banded) she was under the age of one but ...
A: I have a niece named Anna Marie, so you are in good company. Wow, sorry to hear about your Cal King. ...
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| feeding problems | 4/1/2008 |
Q: ok, this is going to sound crazy but i bought a 3 month old baby corn snake from petco about a month ...
A: I have had that happen to me before. I have lost them and found them in some weird places. I lost an ...
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| ribbon snake | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a ribbon snake and whenever I'm near it, it darts away from me. When I try to hold ...
A: Beck, I had to smile when I read this question. These snakes are naturally nervous and taming ...
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| feeding | 3/27/2008 |
Q: heya, i have a 3ft corn, shes 7 cm around, ive been feedin her fine but i think its time for her to ...
A: I use the 1:1 rule. When I was less experienced (about 7 years ago), I killed a few snakes by ...
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| Corn Snake not eating | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am worried because my snake isnt eating. It has eaten 2 mice since the end of december. I have ...
A: The coughing noise you describe is a symptom. Bubbles or moisture coming out of the snakes mouth or ...
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| Feeding problems | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me i work for a petshop and we sell snakes about 8 weeks ago we sold a baby ...
A: I would not advise force feeding as I have had no luck with it. When I was less experienced, I ...
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| Corn Snake not eating | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am worried because my snake isnt eating. It has eaten 2 mice since the end of december. I have ...
A: Could be a respiratory infection. The important thing is that you seem to really be in tune with the ...
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| Feeding problems | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me i work for a petshop and we sell snakes about 8 weeks ago we sold a baby ...
A: I have a cal king myself. Try mixing it up. Try baby quail, lizards, live, etc. If you happen to ...
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| ball pythons | 3/23/2008 |
Q: im thinking about geting a ball python but i dont know much about ther needs. this wouldent be my ...
A: Yes they do make good pets, but do occasionally not eat. Mine tend to be timid and will bite if ...
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| Rosy Boa | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My rosy boa just shed and It looked like her eyecap stayed on, her eye was literally inflated, so I ...
A: I advise that you get your snake to a vet. If your boa has retained eye caps, the vet can give you ...
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| Baby corn feeding | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have recently aquired a baby corn snake which I am trying to feed every friday. The first week I ...
A: I have a lot of experience with Kings and they are the same way. I would not be too concerned. I ...
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| ball pythons | 2/21/2008 |
Q: hi im thinking about getting a ball pyton can you pick it up the same day you feed your ball python ...
A: Look for a well known breeder or pet shop. Look at the other snakes for sale. Do the have clean ...
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| Habitat | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I was thinking on getting a new corn snake(hatchling) and i wanted to see if you can give me a list ...
A: This should help! Baby corns often do not feed for a while, so consider getting one a bit older. ...
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