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![Can Ball Pythons Eat Chicken? [Is This Meat Safe To Feed?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Ball-Pythons-Eat-Chicken_-Is-This-Meat-Safe-To-Feed_.png)
If you own a ball python, then you may be curious as to some of the foods you can feed them. But what about chicken, specifically? Whether you want to offer some variety or are wondering whether there are any benefits in offering this type of meat, this is what …
![Can Ball Pythons Eat Fish? [Can You Feed It To Your Snake?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Ball-Pythons-Eat-Fish_-Can-You-Feed-It-To-Your-Snake_.png)
If you own a ball python, you may be wondering if there are other foods you can offer besides rodents. Not only does this seem limited but it also makes us question whether they need a bit of variety. But what about fish – being high in protein is this …
![How Long Do Corn Snakes Live In Captivity? [What To Expect]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-Long-Do-Corn-Snakes-Live-In-Captivity_-What-To-Expect.png)
If you are looking to own a pet corn snake, then one of the first things you will likely want to know will be how long they live. Its important information too. It helps us to set our expectations, help us to prepare and equally, can give us great reassurance …
![Do Snakes Recognize Their Owners? [What Do They Think Of You?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Do-Snakes-Recognize-Their-Owners_-What-Do-They-Think-Of-You_.png)
When owning a pet snake, it is natural for you to bond with them and become aware of their own needs, preferences, likes, and dislikes. But can a snake learn to recognize you and become familiar with the fact that you are their primary carer? I have spent some time …
![Are Ball Pythons Friendly? [Temperament Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Are-Ball-Pythons-Friendly_-Temperament-Guide-For-Owners.png)
The Ball Python is one of the most popular species of snake that is kept as a pet. But what are they like to look after and take care of? Are they friendly towards their owners and what kind of temperament does the average Ball Python have? I’ve done some …
![Are Milk Snakes Poisonous_ [Or Dangerous To Humans_]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Are-Milk-Snakes-Poisonous_-Or-Dangerous-To-Humans_.png)
The milk snake is a popular pet snake to own, but if you’re looking into getting a pet snake, you want to know if it’s poisonous or not. I was interested, so I researched milk snakes, and this is what I found. So, are milk snakes poisonous? Milk snakes are neither …
![Are Corn Snakes Friendly? [Temperament Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Are-Corn-Snakes-Friendly_-Temperament-Guide-For-Owners.png)
I recently became the owner of a corn snake and have had some time to reflect on their temperament and personality. Before I got my snake, I did a little research to learn all about the species. With my knowledge and now experience, I’d like to share this information with …
![Best Substrate For Ball Pythons [Owners Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Best-Substrate-For-Ball-Pythons-Owners-Buyers-Guide.png)
If you’re looking for the best substrate to line the bottom of your ball pythons enclosure, then you’ve come to the right place. With all of the options for different types of substrate, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which is best and will be ideal for your …
![Are Ball Pythons Aggressive? [What Owners Need To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Are-Ball-Pythons-Aggressive_-What-Owners-Need-To-Know.png)
If you are contemplating the Ball Python snake species, you will want to learn more about their temperament. Are they considered aggressive and vicious, and is there anything you need to know to keep yourself safe when owning them? Let’s find out So, are ball pythons aggressive? Ball pythons are not …
![Are Ball Pythons Nocturnal? [Can They See In The Dark?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200227_065129_0000-768x432.png)
Some of the most common questions about Ball Pythons are based on their sleeping behaviors and patterns. You may be wondering about their sleep/wake cycles and if/when they go to sleep. Having an interest in this topic myself, I decided to conduct some research. Here is what I have been …
![What Size Tank Does A Ball Python Need? [Owners Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200227_121757_0000-768x432.png)
If you are looking to get a new tank for your Ball Python, size is going to be one of your primary considerations. An average Ball Python is 5-6 feet in length; so they are relatively large snakes and need enough room to maneuver. Choosing a tank that they can …
Boa constrictors are one of the most common snakes to keep as a pet. But, if you’re looking at getting one, you’ll want to know whether it is poisonous or not. Needing to know this information myself, I researched all about boa constrictors to find out. Here is what I …
![Do Snakes Have Lungs? [Can Snakes Breathe Through Their Skin?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Snakes-Have-Lungs_-Can-Snakes-Breathe-Through-Their-Skin_.png)
Pet snakes are unique in many ways, but they share similar body parts to other animals and us humans. But what about the lungs? Do snakes have these and use them to breathe? After doing some research, I’ve learned how these serpents acquire the oxygen that they need. I’d like …
![Do Snakes Eat Fruit? [What Kind Of Foods Do Snakes Eat?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Snakes-Eat-Fruit_-What-Kind-Of-Foods-Do-Snakes-Eat_-.png)
Owning a pet snake comes with its own range of considerations. Diet is an important one. You may be have questions regarding what they can and cannot eat. But what about fruit? Where does this fall; is it safe and healthy for a snake to consume it? I decided to …
![Are Garter Snakes Poisonous? [What You Need To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Are-Garter-Snakes-Poisonous_-What-You-Need-To-Know.png)
If you’ve ever been cautious around garter snakes, not knowing whether or not they are poisonous, then today we can put this question to bed. I have conducted some thorough research into this species of snake regarding any potential safety concerns and toxicity. I’d like to share that here with …
![Do Snakes Need Heat Lamps? [You'll Be Pleased You Asked]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Snakes-Need-Heat-Lamps_-Youll-Be-Pleased-You-Asked.png)
If you are considering getting a snake as a pet, understandably, you will have some questions about their environment. You’ll need to know how to optimize it and ensure that it provides everything that they will need to survive and thrive. Heating is one such factor. Do you need to …
![Do Snakes Fart_ [You'll Be Very Surprised By The Answer]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Snakes-Fart_-Youll-Be-Very-Surprised-By-The-Answer.png)
Farting is not the first behavior you would expect from a snake, but is it even possible? Do snakes suffer from gas and farting, and is this common throughout the species? While other animals are known to fart, is this reptile exempt? After doing some research, I’ve learned what these …
![Garter Snake vs Garden Snake [What Is The Difference?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Garter-Snake-vs-Garden-Snake-What-Is-The-Difference_.png)
If you have ever been confused about the difference between a Garter and Garden Snake, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of confusion on the topic. I decided to conduct some research into the species to help clear this up. Here is what you need to know. So, what is …
![Best Enclosures For Ball Pythons [2020 Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Best-Enclosures-For-Ball-Pythons-2020-Buyers-Guide.png)
When it comes to getting a pet snake, one of the primary considerations is its habitat and environment. Getting the right enclosure is pivotal to their health and well-being, but it also makes a big difference for us as the owner. Luckily, there are a number of suitable enclosures designed …
![Do Snakes Eat Insects? [Diet Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Snakes-Eat-Insects_-Diet-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
Snakes are carnivorous and thrive on a natural diet consisting of rodents and other live animals. But what about insects? Are they safe or even preferable for them to eat? It’s always a good idea to question dietary choices before distributing it to our precious pet snake. So, do snakes …
![How To Clean A Snake Tank - The 3 Process Steps [Owners Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/How-To-Clean-A-Snake-Tank-The-3-Process-Steps-Owners-Guide.png)
Owning a pet snake is not as challenging as it once was in the past; they are increasing in popularity. As such there is a lot more information readily available, experience to leverage and products to purchase. Generally, snakes are relatively easy to maintain. If you apply some effort into …
![How Big Do Ball Pythons Get? [Owners Complete Growth Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/How-Big-Do-Ball-Pythons-Get_-Owners-Complete-Growth-Guide-1.png)
Questions around the size a ball python will get are among some of the most commonly asked. This is no real surprise considering the fact that they are notorious for being one of the biggest pet snakes available. Ball pythons are most definitely one of the best snakes to own as …
![Do Snakes Drink Milk [Do Mother Snakes Even Produce It?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Do-Snakes-Drink-Milk-Do-Mother-Snakes-Even-Produce-It_-1.png)
A curiosity of snakes or owning one as a pet may lead to you asking questions about what they can and cannot eat and drink. We know that snakes need to hydrate and drink water, but how about milk? Do snakes consume milk as part of their diet, and can …
![Do Snakes Eat Fish? [Can They, Would & Should They Eat ThemDo Snakes Eat Fish? [Can They, Would & Should They Eat Them?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Do-Snakes-Eat-Fish_-Can-They-Would-Should-They-Eat-Them_-1.png)
If you have a curiosity or own a pet snake, then you may be wondering what they like to eat. What about fish? Is this a good source of food and nutrition for them? So, do snakes eat fish? Snakes do and can eat fish. Although, certain species of snake …
![How Often Do Snakes Poop_ [When, How Much & How To Identify]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/How-Often-Do-Snakes-Poop_-When-How-Much-How-To-Identify.png)
You may be curious to know how often snakes poop typically. Perhaps you are a prospective owner, maybe you’ve already adopted one, or may even be just interested in the topic. Either way, I would like to share with you some research in this article today. So, how often do …
![Do Snakes Have Feelings? [What About A Snakes Emotions]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Do-Snakes-Have-Feelings_-What-About-A-Snakes-Emotions.png)
Snakes are cold-blooded reptiles that are notorious for living by their instincts. So, you may naturally wonder whether or not they have feelings or exhibit emotions. I decided to conduct some research. I’d like to provide it with you here today. So, do snakes have feelings? Snakes have basic feelings. …
![Can Snakes Cry_ [Are Snakes Able To Shed Tears_]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Can-Snakes-Cry_-Are-Snakes-Able-To-Shed-Tears_.png)
Snakes are exciting reptiles that have their own unique set of traits and behaviors, so you might be wondering whether or not they can cry or not. I did some research: here is what I found. So, can snakes cry? Snakes do not cry; they do not have the anatomy to …
![Can Snakes Eat Eggs? [The Answer Will Surprise You!]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Can-Snakes-Eat-Eggs_-The-Answer-Will-Surprise-You.png)
If you own a snake, then you may have some questions regarding what they can and cannot eat. But what about eggs? Do snakes eat these and are they something you can and should feed? So, can snakes eat eggs? Most species of snake can safely consume eggs along with …
![Do Rattlesnakes Lay Eggs? [How Do These Snakes Reproduce?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Do-Rattlesnakes-Lay-Eggs_-How-Do-These-Snakes-Reproduce_.png)
Rattlesnakes are notorious for their tails; the crucial organ that warns predators and distracts prey. But one less known aspect of these reptiles is how they reproduce. Do they lay eggs like most other species of reptiles or are they part of the rare group that do not? Here is …