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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sudden death of our 17 year old ball python | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Last night around 8:45p.m. I was watching the end of American Idol when I heard a lot a noise coming ... A: First off, I am sorry for your loss. I doubt that the bedding had anything to do with his death. In ... | |
| spotted python | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I bought my spotted python the weekend of black Friday and he hasn't eatin since. I've tried ... A: Jory, The first step is to take him back to the pet store and see what they were doing to get ... | |
| albino bull snake and corn snake | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is possible to keep an Albino Bull Snake and a Corn Snake together in the same ... A: Graham, First off, I love albino bull snakes. Can you send a pic of him to me at ... | |
| corn snake | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: we have an adult corn snake which we have had for 3 months it has been eating normally with a medium ... A: Brian, Colubrids often do not eat much in the winter months. I would not be too alarmed. You ... | |
| snake in basement | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Back in June of 2010 saw a snake in basement, sent kids down to see if they could get it out of ... A: Strangely enough, Snakes are scared to death of cats. There is no good way to catch a snake other ... | |
| Royal pythons! | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I acquired a hatchling royal python a year ago and, with short and gentle handling sessions, have ... A: Nicola, Sorry for the delay in answering. I think you are going about this all the wrong way. ... | |
| appropriate tank size | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 2 foot long corn snake. He is in a 10 gallon tank. She insists this is to small. ... A: This is an easy one! The size for a corn snake should be equal to or greater than the adult size of ... | |
| Need Help!! | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: . My name is Amanda. I have had a Ball Python (male) for about 3 months now. I got him from a ... A: Amanda, What were you using for substrate? What was the ambient temp in the cage and what was ... | |
| Snake tubs | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I currently own 5 snakes 1 snow cornsnake, 1 red blood python, 1 hog island boa, 2 jungle carpet ... A: These cages would do the job that you seek. The disadvantage is that the snake has far less room. I ... | |
| bp | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old ball python i got from a breeder a monyh ago. she is 3 1/2 feet long and weights ... A: Sam, A snake that size can go 6 months without eating with no problems and BPs are notorious for ... | |
| Red Tail Boa Size Concern | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have had my red tail boa now for about three years possibly longer, and everything I read keeps ... A: Kaylee, There could be, but unless you know the origin of the snake, it could be normal. Red Tail ... | |
| My snake won't eat! | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: i have a baby ball python that ate 2weeks after I got her......and it has been 2 weeks since she ate ... A: Assuming the snake is 24" long, he has roughly 2 month of not eating until he enters the danger ... | |
| Corn snake in unheated room | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My wife hates snakes and will only let me get one if i put it in a unoccupied bedroom that isn't ... A: Ray, In short, no. The snake will not survive unless you can find a way to make at least the ... | |
| ball python | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: regards pierce A: Pierce, Hello! I want to come to your country and play golf. Without a picture, I cannot give ... | |
| The habitat in my snakes tank....... | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a ball python about the size of your forearm. I thought that pythons were lazy, but I find ... A: Good question Emma. There are two answers. The official answer is no, no log from the woods will be ... | |
| feeding my ball python | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an adult ball python that has a weird feeding habit. I will explain everything in order, ... A: Diana, This is a very odd problem. I would first commend you for all the info and all you have ... | |
| Loopy corn! | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: We have a corn snake which we have had since he was about 6months old (according to the store so you ... A: The most likely reason is that the old corn is unsetteled by the new one. I have see this a lot when ... | |
| rainbow boa | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP US... my 3yr boa moved into a large cage 2 wks ago.. we have left her to settle.. she ... A: Stephanie, It sounds like something to do with the new cage. Check all your husbandry and get ... | |
| Small swellings on male corn snake | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I obtained a 15 month old male corn snake about 16 months ago. During that time, he has never missed ... A: Nicola, First off, I love your name. As stated in my bio, I am not a vet. However, over my 40 ... | |
| Corn snake won't eat | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a corn snake, he is probably 10 or 11 years old. He has refused every mouse in 2 and 1/2 mos. ... A: Shari, A snake that old that is an established eater... Something must be wrong.. I would advise ... | |
| My 32 inch ball python | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a juvunile ball python that has not eaten in over 3 weeks. We offer her the food but shows no ... A: Colleen, Nothing you have asked concerns me. I have 2 BPs and their eating is very erratic. They ... | |
| Corn Snake sneeze plus cloacal discharge | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an amelanistic corn snake and have had her (she was never sexed, but I believe it to be ... A: First off, thank you for all the information. Often I get questions from folks and they do not give ... | |
| Baby Central American Boa not eating after shed | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Had my Boa for 4 months, its at a little over 2 feet long and usually eating one or two small adult ... A: Blake, I disagree. The mating season can cause small things such as this even in an immature ... | |
| red tail boa | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have just got a new red tail from a really bad home. It had mites i treated him and his tank that ... A: Hailey, This is what as know as "stargazing" and it is a bad sign. Read this article and consider ... | |
| Red tail boa eating problems | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have two red tails.one of which is 3 months old."she" refuses to eat and has to be force fed every ... A: Rudi, Try different prey items like rats, mice, chick or quail, all live. Something will spark ... | |
| Ball Python, Corona | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I had a hot box in my tank for my ball python Corona. At one point, I had peat moss in the hot box, ... A: Heather, I hate to make an answer this simple, but it seems like you have a snake who loves the ... | |
| Heating problem | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: i read "Hi, My corn snake is about 8" long I noticed about a week ago that there was a raised line ... A: I think most likely that your snake is a little dehydrated. How hot is the heat lamp side and how ... | |
| Redtail Boa | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: okay so i got this 6ft red tail boa for free and it seemed just fine. i fed him a medium sized rat ... A: Samantha, It sounds like you have a biter in feeding mode. Here is what you need to do. Feed him ... | |
| Kingsnake(Cali) | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I currently own a 4.5 ft california King. he seem =s to not be interested in eating on his regular ... A: Jon, This happens a lot during winter months. Snakes stop feeding until warmer weather and longer ... | |
| ball python | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My snakes eyes are puffed up like balloons I'm freaked you can see through like there filled with ... A: This could be a number of things, none of them good. It could be that the snake is retaining fluid ... | |
| Carpet Python - Broken Scales and Difficulty Changing Diet | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 and 1/2' Jungle Carpet Python. I recently moved him into a new tank, but the tank was ... A: Kara, Thanks for the question. I would do exactly what you are doing. Keep an eye on the injured ... | |
| Cage size | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have another question. I am currently using a 6' long by 2' high by 2' wide cage by showcase ... A: Mike, You have overkill, but in a good way. The set-up sounds top notch, I would lower the 100 ... | |
| Red tail boa feed amount | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a red tail that is 9 months old and about 36" long. She is not a big snake, only about as ... A: Mike, There is a simple rule to feeding that always works. Get a rat or mouse that is equal to ... | |
| Unusual behavior of female snow corn | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: We have had Roses about 2 months now, she shares her home with Guns, our male Sunglow corn. She has ... A: It is hard to tell. Snakes simply sometimes act weird. It could be due to the shed. Sheds are ... | |
| lost baby corn | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My babys gone! she is 15 inch long red corn.she ate on sat night so im looking at a window of 34 ... A: She has roughly 6 weeks to make if she stays indoors. I suggest putting flour across each door to ... | |
| My corn snake refuses to eat and sneezes all the time | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can enlighten me. My corn snake is an adult albino corn that I’ve had for 5 years. Over ... A: This is an easy one. Your snake has a respiratory infection. He needs antibiotic shots from a vet to ... | |
| Reacuring scale problems | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I have an 11' Albino Burm that I have had for several years now and he seems to be prone to scale ... A: Rusty, The carpet could be the problem, but it is unlikely. Heat mats and special lighting are ... | |
| albino corn snake skin lesion | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: We have a young albino corn snake living in an eco terra reptile habitat. When she first came (mid ... A: Ksy, Is it possible that the snake got an actual burn from the lamp, in other words can the ... | |
| my cornsnake poo | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I just recently rehomed a 4 year old cornsnake from a guy on craigslist who says he sledomly held it ... A: Given that your husbandry is correct, it should be ok to pick the snake up. It is good to have ... | |
| Python is acting weird | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a young ball python, probably 2 or 3 years old. I feed it one live mouse, it wont eat ... A: Diana, Do not worry about the bite unless it is major. From the snakes point of view, he has ... | |
| Corn Snake curled up behind heat mat | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: .. I hope you can help. we have a 1 year old corn snake ... the shop told us to put his heat mat on ... A: If he burned himself, he will show visual signs on his skin. Most likely, it would have turned ... | |
| Ball Python Reguritation | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had problems with my ball python about a month after I got him. First he had problems ... A: I agree, it sounds like an infection. I would get him to the vet ASAP. Regurgitation is one of the ... | |
| royal python | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: queston 1 My male royal python is 3 years old but as gone off his food for about 2 months and losing ... A: 1. Try live prey and rats instead of mice or vice versa. Gerbils or hamsters also work sometimes. He ... | |
| missing snake | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: So we have a Hogg Island Boa that escaped his habitat and has been missing in the basement for two ... A: As a rule of thumb, he can go 1 month for every foot he is long, assuming he is healthy. Pour flour ... | |
| handling king snake during hibernation | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Have a female california king snake that is 31 inches long and has not eaten in the last 3 weeks. I ... A: Stephen, It is OK to handle them during this time of year, but it is also not uncommon for the ... | |
| Ball python shed | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a ball python named Salazar. He just went through his shed a couple days ago. He shed his eye ... A: Raise the overall humidity a little. Mist him 2 or 3 times daily. If you do this over time, it ... | |
| Burmese not defecating | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10' normal female Burmese python. Last year she bred with a 12' albino male. At the time ... A: It does sound to me like she has some sort of blockage. The tissue that comes outside the vent could ... | |
| corn snake sneezing | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I bought my corn snake a few months ago and he is about one year old and recently he started ... A: It does sound like a respiratory infection. You also seem like you are doing all of the right ... | |
| royal python | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I noticed over the last 2 weeks that my python faeces was first runny (brown faeces) and then the ... A: The feces sounds normal. The white on the end is uratic acid, nothing to be concerned about. Ball ... | |
| Feeding Problems. | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Ogle. How are you? I'm messaging you about a problem that myself, and my family, would very ... A: 1. A year and a half and he is still alive; that is remarkable. Have you tried live prey? Perhaps ... | |
| Ball Pythons | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3ft baby ball python. i was wondering since it is getin cold..should i put him in ... A: I am not sure what you mean by hibernation. Keep the temperature as per the care sheet; see link. ... | |
| Not eating... | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4-year old spotted python (I got him 4 years ago, he was pretty young when I got him from ... A: It could indeed be the winter setting in. I have a spotted who eats year round, but I also have some ... | |
| Snake Activity | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: We have snakes in the reptile exhibit of our local zoo, and when I have been there the snakes are ... A: Ken, Different Boas have different schedules regarding activity. I have owned many different types ... | |
| possible scale rot on royal python | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Keven Ogle, Monty was fine a couple of weeks ago although spending a lot of time bathing. He fed on ... A: I would go with any or all of the treatments you have described. Here in the states, we can buy a ... | |
| ball python cloaca | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: last week my python was shedding and it did not completely shed so i help her a little bit specially ... A: Abraham, This is all completely normal as long as it goes down. Do not worry, just keep an eye on ... | |
| Gopher snake questions | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have several questions about my gopher snake. I just got it 2 weeks ago and it is 25 inches long. ... A: 1. That is an awful large bulge for just skin constricting it. I'd have it looked out by a vet. It ... | |
| Spotted Python won't eat | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I bought a spotted python last November. I estimate she is about a year and a half now, guessing by ... A: Benjamin, There are many things that could be causing her not to eat. You deserve credit for all ... | |
| albino corn snake | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased an adult albino corn snake, the store showed me his previous eating chart and ... A: Maggie, The best thing you can do is to talk to the local pet store, tell them your issues and ... | |
| Corn snake troubles | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: My corn snake is about 3months old and he/she has been living in his viv happily usually sitting in ... A: Phil, That is to be expected. Any time you add a new snake, it stresses the other one out. He ... | |
| Gopher snake questions | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have several questions about my gopher snake. I just got it 2 weeks ago and it is 25 inches long. ... A: 1. That is small for a 2 year old gopher. 2. No, they grow based on the amount they eat and level of ... | |
| red tail boa | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: why does my snake rise straight up into the air all the time.and he constantly goes toward the ... A: In the wild, this is a way to scan for danger. I cannot explain the window, unless that is the main ... | |
| BUGS! | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a jungle carpet python and recently i noticed very small black bugs crawling around the log ... A: They sound like fleas. Take the snake out, buy some sevin dust. Remove all substrate, discard it, ... | |
| heating pad | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if i could set my heat pad under the tank on carpet or will this start a fire? ... A: Raising the tank is a good idea, but worst case scenario... The heater goes bad, shorts out, and ... | |
| snakes | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Heiio, can you please tell me if there is any kind of people food a bowa can/will eat? Also we are ... A: There is no people food a boa will eat. They live off of rodents. If you put two snakes together ... | |
| dumeril in peril | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: we bought our dumeril about a month ago, had a voracious appetite when we got him, downed 3 rats in ... A: I had a Dumeril's and do not remember him having any issues. Let me first say that I am not a vet, ... | |
| Angry Corn | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: i have owned a corn snake for 4 years from a baby, it has been wonderful to have him a absolute ... A: Ryan, The corn snake has as many temperments as colors. It is not unusual for a snake to become ... | |
| baby snakes | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Last year in Aug. we found a baby King snake in the house, about two weeks later we found another ... A: They do not come back to the same area each year so you are in luck. That is correct, they do pretty ... | |
| live plants? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: just a quick question, I am building what I plan to be an awesome big vivarium for my 2 year old ... A: Mell, I think the risks are overblown. It is true that the simplest setup is usually the easiest ... | |
| Small hard bump on my baby corn | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I just recently got a baby corn snake and noticed she has a very small, very hard bump on her back. ... A: If this were an old snake, I would say cancer. I recently had a boa die with tumors, almost sesame ... | |
| Ball Python Won't Eat Frozen Mice | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: My 1 year old ball who I've had since birth has been eating only live mice so far but now I want to ... A: 1. How long have you let him or her go without food before you gave up on frozen? It sounds like you ... | |
| Corn Snake Opening Mouth Repeatedly? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I bought a corn snake several years ago... about four years ago, I think, and I've seen him yawn ... A: You are not bothering me, glad I can help. In my experience in snakes, the inside of the gums in ... | |
| Corn Snake Opening Mouth Repeatedly? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I bought a corn snake several years ago... about four years ago, I think, and I've seen him yawn ... A: I do not have an answer for the behavior, but I can tell you what is NOT wrong. You have done your ... | |
| Snake behavior | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a Corn Snake and A King Snake. My Corn seems to frighten VERY easily sometimes, but ... A: In short, yes, they are normal. Each snake is as individual as a person. I have some like your king, ... | |
| Corn Snake | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Heya, I've had my corn 4 years now, and shes usually like clockwork in terms of eat sunday, poo ... A: Yes, it is a little odd. Most of the time, all my snakes go about 3 or 4 days after they eat. I ... | |
| BM | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had a Ball Python for about 3 months. I have had no problem feeding him but so far he has ... A: Give him a little more time. If he is passing food, then I would not be to worried. The white is ... | |
| rotten scales | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: my name is Russell. i need help with my ball python scale rott. my ball python has a bad scale rott. ... A: Russell, I am not a vet, but scale rot is treatable without a trip to the vet in most cases. Here ... | |
| rat snake | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I raise bantum chickens, and a large black rat snake has regularly come to feed on my chicks and ... A: would my odor on an egg make him reject the egg ( I KNOW he likes eggs)? I don't think so. All of ... | |
| rat snake | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I raise bantum chickens, and a large black rat snake has regularly come to feed on my chicks and ... A: Sharon, That is a really good story. Most folks would have killed the snake a long time ago but I ... | |
| snake | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Wondering if Brown snakes ( Storeria dekayi-scientific name) are dangerous? Should we be concerned? ... A: The short answer is no. They are a common colubrid (much like king, corn, or rat snakes, in regards ... | |
| Rat snake | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a much loved rat snake, which has been with me for 14 years. Ive not had any health problems ... A: Rachel, In all my experience, when a snake behaves like this, it is about to die. I know this is ... | |
| corn snake eggs | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: A: The last thing that you want to do is lose the eggs after all this trouble, so make sure that you ... | |
| king snake | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: hello my partner does not haue internet he has a king snake she is 4 ft long choccy colour she was ... A: There is no way to tell what is going on with the snake. I keep 18 currently and I get bitten every ... | |
| Weird thing produced by king snake | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking after an adult king snake for my son who's abroad for a few days. We think it's a male. ... A: Not normally, when they are federalized, they come out one at a time and are positioned in a circle ... | |
| Bull Snake Humidity | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a captive bred baby bull snake, and know everything about how to care for it, ... A: The humidity of your Bull Snake enclosure should be kept at 50% to 60%. Unless you live in an ... | |
| snake eggs | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have snake eggs that I was told to put in a bowl with a lid and once a week open it to exchange ... A: It is unlikely, without incubation or the proper substrate, that they are still viable. However, it ... | |
| snake eggs | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I have snake eggs that I was told to put in a bowl with a lid and once a week open it to exchange ... A: Dawn, To be viable, any snake eggs must be kept in an incubator at a specific temperature to ... | |
| Red tail boa questions | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have never owned any snakes before and i have a few questions! we have had a red tail for about a ... A: I do not think the same sex issue is true. I have seen different species be aggressive to the same ... | |
| Cornsnake scales via shed | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: He is very gentle and just awesome. 2 weeks after we got him he shed for the first time with us. It ... A: Tami, I am not sure about the scale problem. I have seen a lot of issues like that come and go ... | |
| shedding | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old red tail boa, and here recently she has started this thing that when she ... A: Amber, The best way to fix this is to raise the overall humidity a bit in her enclosure. Mist her ... | |
| snakes | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: my friends snake has become more active in the last couple of weeks and trys to get out of its cage. ... A: Linda, Yes they do have a mating season, but that is not always the cause. It is entirely ... | |
| Corn Snake Shedding and Eating | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 8 month old 13 inch corn snake about two weeks ago and I fed him the day after buying. ... A: Luke, In my experience, yes. When a snake throws up, it is a bad sign, especially a snake that ... | |
| candy cane corn snake | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Dean, Handle his as normal. It could be a shed cycle or just a stage he is going ... A: Opinions differ, but I prefer to move the hide and approach the snake from behind. Touch his body ... | |
| STARVING king snake | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: We NEED help. Snake seriously won't eat. I have a 4ft long king snake we found in the yard 9 months ... A: Tonia, That is a long time between meals. I once had a Macklot's python that went 6 months, but ... | |
| My little cali king girl | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I've had her for about 2 months now. She was fed a live pinkie after the first week and F/T ever ... A: Tyler, Snakes shed on different schedules based on a myriad of factors. Do not worry about the ... | |
| Odd Behavior | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Background: My husband and I moved 2 years ago and the apt we live in only allows pets the live ... A: 3. No. Most likely, one has expressed dominance over the other. Keep an eye on this. If they stay ... | |
| Odd Behavior | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Background: My husband and I moved 2 years ago and the apt we live in only allows pets the live ... A: 1. False. Aspen is okay for reptiles, but Cypress may be a better choice. Correct on the light, the ... | |
| young red tailed boa | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am kinda worried about my snake. I got her a few weeks ago from a pretty good seller. She's very ... A: The first thing to do is to get her to shed. Soak her in warm water 3X per day and do not peel off ... | |
| Corn snake not growing | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old female Carolina corn snake, She has been in my hands for 2 months and hasn't ... A: Corns do grow slowly. I have a king that is 4 years old and is no more than 28 inches long. I am not ... | |
| N.B. Water Snake Baby | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a Northern Banded Water Snake. He's very little, maybe a bit longer than my hand. I ... A: I am suggesting that you try a baby pinky, a very small one no larger than the biggest part of the ... | |
| N.B. Water Snake Baby | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently got a Northern Banded Water Snake. He's very little, maybe a bit longer than my hand. I ... A: Here is a short bio on the snake. I suggest that you try a small pinky mouse. If you can get him ... | |
| The Next Snake | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I've wanted to own a Green Tree Python for a few years now but have always been concerned about ... A: A Brazillian Rainbow Boa is a good choice. They are usually pretty calm and make great pets. Getting ... | |
| Rainbow Boa | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I bought my rainbow boa as a baby 12" long from cape maid farms on cape cod MA. A very reputable pet ... A: The obvious answer is this: The girlfriend has to go. Just kidding. Yes I have a snake that is the ... | |
| Corn Snake | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: Heya, I emailed a a week or two ago about a python with an annual feeding cycle and asking about ... A: If the only thing you have changed is where you get your prey, it is reasonable to think that the ... | |
| Corn snake | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a corn snake that was about 2 months old and when it was time for him to eat for the fist ... A: Regina, IT is impossible to tell. It sounds like a pocket of infection or some sort of other ... | |
| snake skin | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: good day, i wrote awhile back about a new snake we have. i am sorry but i do not remember who i ... A: I am only a snake expert, so I have no idea on the birds. What is he using to treat the cuts? ... | |
| dry rough nose on snake | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: We have a large nine year old Mexican Queen Snake. For several months now he has has very rough dry ... A: It sounds like he is rubbing his nose (commonly known as a nose-rub) against something in his cage. ... | |
| corn snake feeding | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I bought a baby corn snake at the end of February for my son for his birthday. everything was going ... A: I am afraid I have seen this before in very young colubrids and the prognosis is not good. In my ... | |
| king snake isnt feeding | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: hey, after my king shed his skin these last 2weeks he hasn't been interested in the mouse i have ... A: I would not be worried over just a couple of weeks. The prey items size should be equal to the ... | |
| inapetant corn snake | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have had my corn snake for 8 years now. He has generally been a good eater sometimes going for a ... A: Charlotte, It is most likely the changing of the season. If you have kept him for 8 years, I am ... | |
| Large bloody mass won't retract? | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Everything I know about snakes I could say in 15 words or less. But I am now trying to care for a ... A: Raise the humidity with a mist bottle 3X per day. Use coconut bark or cypress as a substrate. Do not ... | |
| Ball/Royal Python | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Heya, I have a royal python as a pet in the UK, she was a rescue from my supervisor as I have many ... A: 1. Yes. It is not unusual for BPs to go months on end without eating in captivity. I have 2 and they ... | |
| aggressive boa | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had my red tail boa for about 2yrs now, she is about 3 feet long and eats 2 mice a week on ... A: Ginger, Gardening gloves are the way to go. I have had the exact same thing happen and once they ... | |
| corn snake | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: my corn snake's tail has gone black on the end and looks bruised up to his bum. what could this be? A: I have seen this before. The most likely is a burn or severe bruise. If the tail falls off, use ... | |
| My pet snake | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a pet snake, but I don't know what kind she is...can you identify her from a ... A: If she is already 6 feet and you do not know how old she is, there is no telling how big she will ... | |
| baby brazilian rainbow boa (feces) | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a baby BRB 3 months old aprox. I had fed him twice (baby rats), one week ... A: Funny, I just got bitten by a 5' BRB earlier today. Left a nice mark, but luckily my 5 year old ... | |
| can i feed my corn snake egg whites? | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a corn snake who recently recovered from a respiratory infection. It has been almost three ... A: In my 20 years, I have killed more snakes trying to force feed them than anything else (to the point ... | |
| Snake obesity | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a 3ft female ball python. I feed her one small rat every 7 days. Im wondering ... A: Dillon, Can you send me a pic of your snake so I can take a look. I think your feeding schedule ... | |
| feeding | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a fully grown corn snake about 6 weeks ago, when we first got her she was about to shed, ... A: A fully grown corn can go months without eating. I have a 7' Macklot's python that goes months in ... | |
| my corn's eating habits lately | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: She just turned a year old and her eating habits was ideal, she had very good strikes and would hone ... A: Sarah, A snake can go a long time without eating. I have a macklot's python who once went 6 or 7 ... | |
| sick? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I spoke with one of the All Experts herp vets a while back about this but cannot remember who. ... A: A snake that size, I would start being worried after 4 months, depending on how big she is. Try a ... | |
| sick? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I spoke with one of the All Experts herp vets a while back about this but cannot remember who. ... A: Have you tried live yet? If not, try live supervised feeding. You can always change her back over. ... | |
| snakes leaving their skin | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: may i know why do snakes leave their skin frequently??? is there any term to describe the above ... A: Snakes shed their skin just like we do, they just do it all at one time. Their skin is not elastic ... | |
| Corn snake has a medium sized lump | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 11 year old corn snake. It has all the correct heating, lights, substrate etc She hasn't ... A: Shaunna, If you have had the snake for years, I do not doubt your husbandry at all/ 6 to 7 months ... | |
| Boa will not eat and is aggressive | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I asked a question a few months ago and your answer was very helpful. I come to you again regarding ... A: Depending on the size of the boa, 2 months is not a long time. It sounds like you are up to speed on ... | |
| My snake won't eat | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: he has eaten every week since I had him when he was a baby and for the past 2weeks he will not eat ... A: Rachel, Not eating is one of the first signs of illness. On the other hand, it has only been 2 ... | |
| I think my ball python is really sick! | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a ball python for about 2 years and she never had problems, but 3 weeks ago she vomited his ... A: To start with, you did the right thing by taking her to the vet. A lot of snake owners figure that ... | |
| heating | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Im i beginer and am wondering if i could keep a corn snake in my garage? (wisconson)if so what ... A: It will be hard to keep the right conditions in your garage. You need a warm side and a cool side. ... | |
| hogg island boa | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering what kind of light to use and what kind of things would need to be in there to make ... A: 1. Use full spectrum lighting. 2. The snake will need a hide and something to climb on. 3. Any ... | |
| Kingsnake not eating | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half year old kingsnake that I got about a year ago. Up until about a month ago he ... A: It is probably one of two things, stress from the move or simply because it is winter. Now, my Cali ... | |
| research | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: 1.What would be the possible effect for the persons who eats exotic foods particularly snake? 2.Is ... A: Lilibeth, 1. It depends on the snake and what part you eat. Generally, the meat would have no ... | |
| corn snake (pantherophis guttatus) | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Right now he is eating one fuzzie every 4 days and so far it seems good but I don't want to over ... A: Feed 1X per week, a prey item (mouse or rat) equal to the biggest part of the snake's body in girth. ... | |
| sand boa | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: i have successfully fed it 3 times now but it gives me alot of trouble and now it hasnt eaten in ... A: Keep trying. It is winter and shakes sometimes do not eat as well in the winter. Try leaving the rat ... | |
| Boa | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old columbian boa,i noticed a few months ago that she had one or two mites on her. ... A: The info you have received is wrong. Mites will continue to multiply and will eventually kill your ... | |
| Snake housing | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I currently have redtail boas, ball pythons, a jungle carpet python, a blood python, a leucistic ... A: The most accepted answer is no. Even housing balls and boas together is generally frowned upon. In ... | |
| Housing snakes together | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 16 going on 17 snake and all my redtail boas are in a large cage and all my balls ... A: The most accepted answer is no. Even housing balls and boas together is generally frowned upon. In ... | |
| Incredibly Hungry Rosy Boa | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I bought my Rosy Boa over a year ago from PetSmart and soon discovered that he really loves food. ... A: For a snake that size, the appropriate food size is one prey item (mouse or rat) equal to the ... | |
| Red Tail Boa behavior | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I've owned a few red tails in my life but this one has me stumped. I recently went on vacation for 4 ... A: Kuande, I have never experienced this behavior before. If I were you, I would check for a ... | |
| age of my snake | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an albino California king snake and it is about 15 inches long, she eats one pinky every 5 ... A: Based on my experience, Kingsnakes range from 10 to 15 inches as a hatchling but seem to grow slowly ... | |
| Ball Python Substrate | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: The bedding for my snake is getting pretty expensive, because he has a large floor space. I was ... A: Lexi, Bad idea for a lot of reasons (mold, parasites, bacteria). There is a good remedy though: ... | |
| Handling | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Hey, my name is Robert and I have had a cornsnake for about 7 months. When we first got her, she ... A: Robert, You have a very smart snake there. The short answer is, the snake is scared of you. ... | |
| Redtail boa won't eat | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My boa is a rescue. My question is for some reason he has been refuseing his food. Do they slow ... A: Depending on the size of the snake, he can go a long time without food. A good rule of thumb is 1 ... | |
| open bite wound | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My snake has a open wound close to the ending of his tail but not that close. Because its more ... A: What you have to guard against here is infection. The safest way is to take him to a vet and they ... | |
| Common Boa | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I went to feed my snake the other day and he had several wood shaving in his jaw before i took him ... A: I think you nailed it. His mouth is still sore and he doesn't want to eat. You didn't say how big he ... | |
| Immune systems | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a red tail boa that is about 8 months old. I sometimes injected live mice with mineral oil to ... A: Steven, I have heard of this before, but personally, have never found it necessary. Assuming ... | |
| cornsnake | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I just got a call from the New Jersey Dept. of wildlife concerning my permit application for my ... A: Dorothea, That looks like a common corn snake. We have all kinds of them here in Tennessee. I do ... | |
| ball python | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: We have a ball python that is a few months old. He has had a big appetite so far. The past few weeks ... A: Hannah, If he is just barely breathing, take him to a vet now. Not eating for a couple of weeks ... | |
| Red-tail boa constrictor | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: We have had him for a just about a month. When we got him the lady said that he should have no ... A: The shedding process takes 3 to 5 days, so he could not have been shedding all this time. You will ... | |
| sexing a adult corn snake | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: hii bought a 2 year old albino corn snake and i was woundering how i can tell its gender A: The only way to know for sure is to have the animal sexed at your local vet. They will insert a ... | |
| My burm | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I bought a small male Burmese python 1 month ago and everything was ok since 2 days ago that he ... A: There is no way to tell for sure why your snake has suddenly turned aggressive. What you can control ... | |
| Bleeding snake | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am the proud owner of a beautiful 4 year old, and 3 and 1/2 foot long ball python. Not sure of ... A: You are correct in that your "he" is a she. The eggs laid are refered to as slugs; eggs that are no ... | |
| Corn snake that hasn't been handled in awhile | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a corn snake that is between 12 and 15 inches approximately and at his widest point i would ... A: Good question and thanks for the background info, it always helps. Start out by having no fear, ... | |
| corn snake death | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a baby corn from a breeder in October for my daughter. In November he regurgitated his ... A: I am so sorry for your loss. I lost an olive python this week myself, seemed happy and healthy a ... | |
| traveling | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I will be leaving around the first of the year and will be driving a uhaul from CA to PA. I will be ... A: If he is up front with you where the temp is 70 to 80 degrees, he will be fine. Sit him up on the ... | |
| My Boa Is Angry and I Don't Know Why | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have owned a red-tail boa for a little over 3 weeks now. He was completely fine for the first 2 ... A: Patrick, Chances are he is not angry, he can sense your fear. Put on some garden gloves and reach ... | |
| Black mexican king snake | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My Mexican king snake has stopped feeding, he is not lethargic and still has his normal routine, he ... A: Dan, I accidentally rejected this question on the first attempt! Sorry! 8 weeks is not that long ... | |
| mating of redtail boas | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: what does a mating ball look like in redtail boas A: Boas usually mate as pairs only, so a mating ball is not used. Here is a short article on Redtail ... | |
| red tail boa | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: this may sound stupid, i feel very stupid asking, but... my friend asked me to babysit his red tail ... A: Not a dumb question at all. If the snake is now all warmed up, try to stimulate it with something. I ... | |
| Red Tail Boa Diareha | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My 12 yr old female was fed some mice about a week ago & she has for the pst 2-3 days has & ... A: Francesca, I have also seen from this from time to time. I do not believe that this is definite ... | |
| lump in borrises tail | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: hi i bought 2 grey rat snakes from a reptile rescue center about 8 weeks ago they are both doing ... A: Lumps are odd in snakes. Over my experience, most lumps are something else (tumors, scars from ... | |
| Male Burmese Python Size | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Im hoping for about 12-14ft and about 100+ pounds. Im not going to powerfeed or anything so dont ... A: I would expect him to be between 3 and 5 feet within 2 years. Most that I have seen get upwards of ... | |
| having a milk snake | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking of buying a milk snake and i was wondering if it's safe to handle it, and if it is how ... A: I am not sure that any snake wants to be handled. In nature, anything bigger than them that picks ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| "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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
Kevin L. Ogle
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer almost any question regarding snake husbandry, feeding, general care, handling, etc. I have some experience with geckos and bearded dragons. I cannot answer questions regarding breeding or venomous reptiles.
Experience
I have over 10 years experience in snake husbandry. Currently, I have the following (Children's Python, Brazilian Rainbow Boa, Western Hognose, Olive Python, 2 Macklot's Pythons, D'Albert's Python, 2 Carpet Pythons, 2 Royal (Ball) Pythons, California King, Green Tree Python, Amazon Tree Boa). While I have no formal training in Herpetology, I can help most folks keep their snakes healthy and happy.
Education/Credentials
AAS in Electronic Engineering (Tennessee)
The Logistics Institute (Georgia Tech)
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