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ALL ABOUT SNAKES AND MORE

Welcome to the Pets Are Us snake page. This page is designed to educate and answer any questions you may have about snakes. Snakes come in all shapes and sizes they vary from the smallest the worm snake to the longest the retiulated Python. They all have one thing in common the are cold blooded and must control their temperatures by using the conditions available. Ball Pythons are very docile and easy to care for. Ball Pythons are native to North Africa, this climate is fairly humid keep that in mind when setting up the tank. They grow to between 5 to 6 feet. This species of snake is excellent for the beginner to the experienced keeper. Always be sure you buy captive breed. Appollo is one of our ball pythons we use in our education program. He is extremely docile and will go to anyone. Other great beginner snakes would be corn snakes, rat snakes, milk snakes, and the sand boa. Each of these snakes require specific setups. For more info please email us. Rat Snakes are a loose group of snakesdue to being placed in the genus ~Elaphe~, corn snakes can be included in with the rat snake. There are 39 species of rat snakes. All rat snakes but one lay eggs. Most rat snakes mature around 2 to 3 years. Housing should consist of a 20 gallon tank, aspen bedding, undertank heater, uv full spectrum light. Be sure to include hiding spots, and a bowl large enough to soak in, sturdy branches for climbing. Remember rat snakes like to bask so place their branch under basking light. Remember always have a cool side and warm side of the cage. Follow the same rules for the corn snake since they are breed with rat snakes to asquire hybrids. If you would like more info on breeding etc please email us. The Reticulated Python is the longest snake in the world reaching 331/2 feet recorded in the wild. The largest snake in the world is the anaconda. Burmese Pyhtons also reach lenghs that can be dangerous if handled alone. No snake over 6 feet should be handled without another person present, this ensures yours and the snakes safety.

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