The colubrids, or those in the Colubridae family, are some of the most common in captivity. They include familiar pets like Corn Snakes, King Snakes and Milk Snakes.
I’ve always had a fascination with tri-colored snakes , and among the different species I’ve had the privilege of caring for, the Arizona Mountain Kingsnake holds a special place in my heart. These reptiles are captivating creatures, stunning in their appearance and intriguing in their habits. Today, I’m thrilled to share my experiences with the […]
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake Care (Lampropeltis pyromelana) Read More »
As a herpetologist with a particular fascination for garter snakes, I’ve spent countless hours exploring the forests, grasslands, and water bodies of North America, hunting for these fascinating creatures. I’ve been captivated by the spectacular variety of colors and patterns exhibited by garter snakes, and I often get asked one particular question: “Can a garter
Can a Garter Snake be Black? Read More »
Hognose Snakes are a unique group of burrowing Colubrids that can be found across most of North America. Perhaps the two most well-known species are the Eastern and Western Hognoses. Though they look similar in appearance, they vary in diet, habitat, distribution, and behavior. In this article, I help you take a close look at
Eastern vs Western Hognose Snake: what’s the difference? Read More »
Garter Snakes are often associated with mesic (wet) environments, from river edges to ponds and lakes. In some areas, they are in fact only found in this type of habitat. As you’d imagine, they can swim extremely well, but do have slightly different habits to fully aquatic snakes such as Water Snakes. In this article,
Can Garter Snakes swim? And do they like water? Read More »
Is it safe to pick up a Garter Snake you find in your yard? In most cases, yes. But it might be unpleasant for you. Let’s find out why…
Is it safe to pick up a Garter Snake? Read this first! Read More »
In this guide to Florida Rat Snakes, we’ll take a look at the species and variants that make up this ecologically important group of snakes…
A guide to Florida Rat Snakes: Species and color variants Read More »
Black Rat Snakes eat a wide variety of prey in the wild. They do have a preference for rodents in particular, though, making them helpful for pest control…
What do Black Rat Snakes eat? Read More »
Black Rat Snakes get 3.5 to 6 ft in length and are some of the most common snakes from Massachussetts all the way to Kansas. Let’s find out more about them…
How big do Black Rat Snakes get? Read More »
Most Garter Snakes get to around 2-3ft in length, but some do get much larger. Let’s take a look at the average lengths of well-known Garter Snake species…
How big do Garter Snakes get? (All well known species) Read More »
How do egg-laying snakes survive in cold places like the UK and Scandinavia, when their eggs need warmth? Let’s take a look at Grass Snake eggs to find out…
Grass Snake Eggs. Size, appearance, and other facts Read More »
