Stick Insects are truly fascinating creatures. They are surely the masters of disguise. Stick Insects have evolved over many thousands of generations to blend in perfectly with their soundings. Stick Insects are given many different common names, often varying depending on where they are being discussed. Some of the most frequently used names include stick […]
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It does not matter how many spiders I have in my reptile room, or how many hundreds of times I have fed those spiders, feeding time is always the best part of my hobby. Over the last 30 years, I have provided my tarantulas with almost every type of live food. Recently however I was
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For many people, a Corn Snake will be their first experience of owning a snake. Corn Snakes have been one of the most popular pet snakes to own for many decades. They are friendly, colorful, and easy to handle. Sometimes however a Corn Snake can become aggressive, seemingly for no apparent reason, or the Corn
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It is easy to see why Corn Snakes are frequently ranked the most popular pet snake in the World. Corn Snakes are friendly, easy to feed, and available in various different colors. For many, a Corn Snake is their first step into the world of reptile keeping. Sometimes however these normally placid snakes can suddenly
Why Is My Corn Snake Being So Aggressive? (and what can I do about it?) Read More »
For many years, Corn Snakes have been one of the most popular pet snakes in the hobby. These delightful little snakes are friendly, easy to handle and come in various colors. Another significant benefit to keeping Corn Snakes is they are so easy to feed. Corn Snakes are generally not fussy eaters and will readily
Why Is My Corn Snake Always Hungry? (how much should I be feeding it) Read More »
The first snake I ever owned was a Corn Snake, and I have had at least one, and frequently many more than one, in my collection ever since. Corn Snakes are friendly, easy to feed, and often make an excellent gateway snake to larger, more exotic reptiles. Over the years I have witnessed many different
Why Is My Corn Snake Burrowing (does it have a problem?) Read More »
No matter how many snakes pass through my reptile room, feeding time never gets boring. I must have fed thousands of mice, rats, and chicks to my snakes over the years. Whilst Corn Snakes are generally considered good feeders that readily take pre-killed prey, they can occasionally refuse to eat. In this article, I draw
10 Reasons Why A Corn Snake Isn’t Eating (with solutions) Read More »
Over the last 30 years, I have kept dozens of Corn Snakes, and I have bred hundreds of baby Corn Snakes. During that time I have had Corn Snakes with all sorts of different personalities. Some were really friendly and took to handling well, others required a little more convincing. One of the best things
Why Is My Corn Snake Hiding All The Time? (answered and explained) Read More »
I have been keeping and breeding snakes for well over 30 years, and even in the early days of my hobby, Corn Snakes were easily one of the most popular snakes to keep as a pet. Corn snakes are easy to care for, easy to handle, and easy to feed. They boast a naturally placid
Why Is My Corn Snake So Active? (Explained!) Read More »
Over the last 30 years or so I have kept dozens of different snakes. From the ubiquitous Corn Snake to a genuinely stunning Lavender Albino Ball Python, I have owned and bred many different species. Even though they are often considered ‘beginners snakes’, I love keeping and breeding Corn Snakes, and I currently have 15
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