All species of pet snakes are healthiest and happiest when provided with a shallow dish of fresh water. Not only will your reptile drink this water, they may soak in it as well. So, what type of water is best for your snake? Can I give my snake distilled water? You should not give your …
If you’ve ever held your snake on your shoulders or allowed them to explore the top of your head, you may have noticed that your pet is quite interested in your hair. Perhaps they sit on it, burrow into your locks, or wrap themselves around your ponytail. What’s up with that? Why does my snake …
Maybe you just got your ball python and are struggling with feeding time, or perhaps you’ve had your ball python for years but it’s suddenly refusing to eat its regular meals. You might start to wonder if your ball python would prefer something other than a mouse or rat, or if you should switch up …
When you first set up your ball python’s tank, all the specifications for its habitat can seem a bit overwhelming. Temperature, humidity, lighting–there’s a lot to remember! You may be wondering if you need to provide your ball python with light during the night time, or if it will be perfectly happy in the dark. …
Feeding time is always exciting to watch when you have a ball python! Seeing your pet “hunt” its prey and enjoy its meal is entertaining and can also be a chance to bond with your snake. But sometimes your ball python might miss its prey when it strikes, even if it’s never had any issues …
Having a happy, healthy pet snake whose mind is adequately stimulated is no easy feat. Many snake owners might wonder how they can tweak their snake’s terrarium to offer the greatest enrichment and most closely mimic a snake’s natural habitat. You may also wonder what types of items are safe for your snake and what …
When a pet becomes aggressive, it’s usually a sign that something more is going on. Whether your pet is acting out because of stress or illness, aggression should never be ignored. So if your ball python is constantly striking, you should definitely make an effort to figure out the reason behind it. So why does …
You’re probably pretty familiar with your ball python’s appearance, so anything out of the ordinary may cause you to wonder if something strange is going on. An eye with a dented appearance can definitely be a big surprise, especially if you’ve never seen it before! So why is my ball python’s eye dented? One answer …
Cleaning is a necessary but often-dreaded part of pet care. Whether it’s scooping your dog’s poop, changing out your cat’s litter, or cleaning your ball python’s tank, the process certainly isn’t the most pleasant. But that doesn’t make it any less important to your pet’s health and overall well being! So how often should I …
Have you been noticing your ball python moving around more than usual, or generally exhibiting a bit more activity than you are used to seeing? While some types of snakes tend to be more active, ball pythons are generally happiest when they can curl up in one spot and relax, so it is a good …
