Tag Archives: Corn Snakes

10 Most Common Snake Myths

Everyone has heard the stories: larger-than-life snakes rising from the deep recesses of the shadows, snatching man into their arms, to slowly digest or live. Have you heard a similar story? This is an example of one of the many mis-perpetuated myths and legends about snakes. This article is to address ten of the most […]

Best and Worst Pet Snake for Your Child

When I was a child, my father brought home various unusual animals. At one point we had over 22 different birds in large cages in our den area. We had two cute, furry rabbits, one named Mr. Rabbit and the other named Mr. Bunny, and we were Mr. and Mrs. Duck (we weren’t big on […]

The Five Best Snakes to Keep as Pets

Snakes are among the list of creepy-crawlies that many would never consider for a pet. Some snakes, I would have to agree with them. While snakes are fascinating, they are wild reptiles, and most are not suitable for an average household. Here are some snakes I have owned and handled, throughout the last ten years, […]

A Guide to Feeding Corn Snakes

Many people, when shopping for pet snakes, consider the corn snake. These snakes, also known as red rat snakes, are constrictors like their relatives the boa and the python. Unlike their relatives, however, corn snakes typically reach a maximum length of six feet long and a maximum width of two fingers. For potential pet owners, […]

Keeping Snakes with Children

“They keep the snakes with the children in the cruel house!” “Don’t worry about the kids hurting the snakes. We teach them to be gentle.” Some conversation along these lines happens at least once in every snake-loving family. Friends and relatives, especially the older ones, adhere to the great belief that all snakes are poisonous […]

When Your Pet Snake Bites

Many times snakebites result from the negligence of the owner. Bites can mean carelessness and many experienced snake owners say that if you haven’t been bitten yet, it’s coming. Because of the most respectable snakes blood or “hot” snakes, this is just about that group. The bite can hurt, it will cause bleeding, and the […]