Snake Care

These snakes are a good choice for a "first pet" snake. They are generally docile, hardy, and easy to care for.

Reptile equipment can be expensive, but a simple setup for a ball python doesn’t have to break the bank.

In the wild, kingsnakes tend to eat a relatively varied diet which can include rodents, birds and amphibians. In captivity, mice and rats should provide enough nutrition to keep these creatures healthy.

Most corn snakes are robust creatures, rarely falling prey to illness or disease. However, there are some signs of ill health you should be aware of, and some common health problems. Almost all of them will clear up promptly if you know what to look for, and how to deal with the problem.

Ball pythons are generally healthy and relatively low maintenance. However, there are things you can do to ensure the health of your pet and prevent problems.

Being powerful yet easy to handle and relatively docile, kingsnakes make interesting pets, since they’re quite active, and come in various vibrant colors. Kingsnakes get their name from their immunity to other snakes’ venom, and are quite capable of killing another snake. For this reason they must be housed alone.

Kingsnakes are generally healthy creatures, and, with the right care, can easily live 15 or 20 years.

Ball pythons are not the most active creatures, so housing them doesn’t have to be complicated.

They may be calm and docile, but ball pythons also have a reputation for being fussy and reluctant eaters.

If your corn snake is looked after properly, in the right enclosure kept at the right temperature, you’ll find it’s rarely a fussy eater.

Having a pet snake is a pretty big commitment – they can live up to 20 years. Before rushing out to the pet store, look into different breeds and research aspects of snake care such as skin shedding, and the temperature at which your snake will thrive.

Being easy to care for and widely available, corn snakes are ideal for the beginner snake keeper. They are docile creatures who enjoy being handled, and display a variety of attractive colours and patterns.