Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venomous pit-vipers, endemic to the southern and eastern states of the United States. Though uncommon, copperheads are well known and...
Ball pythons can go up to 6 months without eating. They are able to slow their metabolism and use stored energy. Snakes eat much...
California red-sided garter snakes are more than just a pretty face. For many pet owners and herpetologists, they are great companions. With their distinctive...
Corn snakes belong to the Colubrid family, a large group of related nonvenomous snakes, many of which are popular pets. Corn snakes are calm...
While most snakes reproduce sexually, some reproduce asexually. It depends on the species. When snakes reproduce sexually, the male snake inserts his hemipenes into...
30 years ago, there were only 2 types—now there are 100s! Read on to find out why ball pythons are snake superstars, and why...
What do you think about when you think about snakes? A rattling sound? Being squeezed to death? Or is it a snake’s BITE? I’ll...
Corn snakes belong to the vast Colubridae family, a group of non-venomous constrictors, most of which are native to North America. Along with a...
A snake biting its own tail can be caused by ill health, confusion, or high-stress levels. One thing is for sure: autocannibalism is never...
Snakes are fascinating creatures, always with a new surprise in store! Lots of people think snakes are all egg-layers. But in fact, many snake...