Hi! My name is Sarah I am coming to you today from Pet Land in Pembroke Pines, Florida and on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am going to speak with you a little bit about choosing a pet snake. Another suitable choice for a first time snake owner would be...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about corn snakes. Safe handling of a corn snake will involve making sure that you are paying attention to where your snake is going. Going snakes tend to be very active and can actually...
Instructions Step 1: Look at the snakes belly and abdomen area. If it is distended and feels like a balloon, the snake may be constipated. Also check the snakes cage to see if it has defecated. If not, then that is a good sign that the snake is suffering...
Keeping your snake healthy is very easy if you provide it with the proper enclosure, the proper substrate, and the correct temperatures. Something you want to watch for is ingestion of foreign objects. When the snake is eating its food, you want to make...
Instructions Step 1: Maintain a safe distance from the snake to avoid biting or other possible injury. Step 2: Check the size of the snake. Corn snakes average 3 to 4 feet as adults, though some can grow to as long as 5 feet. A hatchling is typically...
Instructions Step 1: Consider the total price of your purchase. This must include the corn snake, the habitat and all necessary accessories. Step 2: Think about the long-term commitment. Corn snakes require daily care, regular feedings and frequent...
If you are choosing a pet snake, milk snakes and king snakes can be one of your best choices. Now in this film, we are going to talk about the natural history of milk snakes and how they got their name. Also they are going to talk a little bit about...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Box or sack Step 1: Handle the snake less frequently if it's been feeding poorly. Some snakes are hypersensitive to handling and respond to the stress by fasting. Step 2: Maintain a calm and quiet environment during...
Hognose Snakes can make excellent pets. They're a challenging species to work with, but in the end, they are also very rewarding. In this film we are going to talk a little about their natural history; a bunch of different species that are available on...
Now, when you are choosing a Hognose snake there are a lot of species out there in the pet trade. The most common one found in the pet stores is the Western Hognose Snake. Now the Western Hognose Snake has been bred a lot and it comes in a lot of...
Instructions Step 1: Steer clear of snakes that grow very large. Some snakes can grow to more than 10 feet and can also weigh more than 50 lbs. Examples of this type of snake include Burmese pythons and anacondas. You'll find these pet snakes very...
Now the milk snake is kind of a weird name to give a snake. Because number one they don't drink milk obviously, they're actually closely related to king snakes. In fact they are in the same genus Lambert Peltus. Know how milk snakes got its name because...
Instructions Step 1: Visit a local pet shop or a snake breeder. Find out the different species of snake that are available from these sources. Step 2: Ask about the environment, habitat, diet and other requirements if you were to have one as a pet. Most...
Overall, Pueblan Milk Snakes and other Milk Snake Species make excellent pets. They don't get much larger than three feet, some will get about four feet, but most of them stay around this size. They are easily handleable, excellent pets. Some pet snakes...
Instructions Step 1: Pay attention to your dog if you live in an area with poisonous snakes. If he is paying a great deal of attention to one area of your yard or continues to jump back, you should investigate to make sure that he's not having a showdown...
Now milk snakes are commonly bred in the pet trade because they make excellent pets. Most pet stores will carry milk snakes. A lot of people breed milk snakes as well. The best way to find a reputable breeder now is to go online on the computer, type in...
Instructions Step 1: Catch a garter snake yourself. If you live in almost any climate, there are probably a few garter snakes hiding in your neighborhood. If you do plan to catch your own snake, be sure that you know exactly what garter snake species are...
Instructions Step 1: Shop for rubber snakes at dollar stores, garden shops and toy stores. Buy cheap snakes. Nature stores carry quality realistic snakes for more money, but a crane or hawk may carry off your snake. Watching a dollar snake fly away is...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about corn snakes. Corn snakes vary widely in colors this one has the orange and the white throughout its body a lot of corn snakes come with brown rather than orange. And a lot of corn...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Reptile terrarium Appropriate environment Food Proper light, heat and humidity Step 1: Talk to a local pet shop or snake breeder to learn about the different species they have available for sale. Find out what kind...
Instructions Step 1: Look at the top of the head of the snake. A corn snake will have an arrowhead shape on the top of its head. Step 2: Observe the color and patterns on the back of the snake. A corn snake will be orange or brownish in color and have a...
Now, in choosing a Hognose Snake all you have to do is simply go down to the pet store. Western Hognose Snakes, again, are very readily available in the pet trade. They are also bred in captivity by hobbyists. Now, when choosing a Hognose Snake...
Hi I’m Debbie McCanna on behalf of Expert Village.com I am talking today in this clip about the care and maintenance of corn snakes. You may ask is it safe to take my snake outside. Yes and no. There are several things to consider. Remembering that...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole and I'm here to tell you about corn snakes. Now this snake loves to climb corn snakes are are known for being good climbers, they love to climb in trees, they love to climb on sticks. In about anything that is real...
Instructions Step 1: Check laws regarding snake ownership in your city. Many cities prohibit keeping certain species of snakes as pets within city limits. Step 2: Research species of snakes that are typically sold as pets. Familiarize yourself with their...