A boa constrictor is a snake in the Boidae family. The term "boa" comes from the Latin "bos," meaning cow, referring to a myth that boas would pursue cows and suckle from them. About 27 species of boa exist within nine genera, but the term boa...
Boa constrictors are large non-poisonous snakes native to South America. Because of habitat loss, all of the sub-species of boa are considered endangered. In captivity they are even-tempered and have become popular as pets--and rather impressive ones. An...
If something furry isn't your idea of a fun pet but something scaly is, then a pet snake might be what you're looking for. There are several species of snakes that make good pets and learning more about them will help you decide which to select. By...
The yellow rat snake is one of the most popular snakes for people to own as pets, so finding and identifying them in the wild is common. Though they are harmless as far as venom, they are sometimes feisty biters in the wild. Identifying the yellow rat...
Snakes have not been traditionally considered to be cuddly pets. It would be unusual to venture down the reptile aisle in the pet store and discover a selection of snake toys. However, by using sensitivity and a deft touch, both the snake and the pet...
Not everyone is satisfied with a traditional domestic pet. After all, dog and cat food comes in bags, not wriggling around in small pet store cages. Plus, you don't get the added bonus of watching a dog or cat squeeze the life out of its prey before meal...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about king snakes. Handling your king snake is something you are going to want to keep you eye on. Because they can move very fast especially juveniles they also tend to be a little bit...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about king snakes. This terrarium is one of the terrariums we carry in the pet kingdom. We like this terrarium because it's a good size I believe this is a 30 gallon. Now there terrarium are...
Red tail boas are powerful constricting snakes that can attain a length of up to fourteen feet. These long lived reptiles are quite popular as pets, and can provide over a decade of entertaining fun for its owner. This guide will cover the basics of...