Recent Pets Blog | Snakes & Spiders PostsThe Intelligent Spiderby Aimee Amodio08 Aug 2008 02:08 PMI tend to think of insects as simple creatures. Single-minded, like an ant scurrying over a huge obstacle because that's where the trail goes and the idea of taking an easier path around isn't there. Instinctive, like that fight or flight response that kicks in when faced with danger. Poisonous Spidersby Aimee Amodio10 Sep 2007 07:51 PMIn light of how many spider webs I've walked into lately, I thought it might be a good time to familiarize myself with poisonous spiders. There are eight fairly common poisonous spiders in the United States. The Amazing Spider Headby Aimee Amodio10 Sep 2007 04:50 PMYou've probably heard of that OTHER amazing spider person... I'm not talking about him. I'm talking about me. There's a disturbing new trend in my walks with Moose and Lally. A few days ago, the dogs wrapped me around a tree. Feeding Pre-Killed Prey To Your Snakeby Aimee Amodio16 Sep 2006 12:54 PMBall pythons are notorious for being fussy eaters. But they may not be the only type of pet snake to refuse a meal once in a while! The most common feeding problem happens when a captive snake isn't interested in pre-killed prey. Snakes: Live Prey vs. Pre-Killed Preyby Aimee Amodio14 Sep 2006 12:47 PMIf you'll be keeping a snake for a pet, you've got a large decision on your hands: do you feed live prey, or do you feed pre-killed prey? There are pros and cons to each choice. The case for live prey is a pretty simple one: live prey is the most natural way to feed your snake. Setting A Snake Trapby Aimee Amodio12 Sep 2006 10:13 AMIf searching doesn't turn up your missing snake, it's time to set a trap. You can set "sound traps" along the walls -- crumble plastic bags and put them on the floor along the exposed walls and between furniture. As soon as it's dark, turn off all the lights and sit quietly with a flashlight. Searching For A Lost Snakeby Aimee Amodio11 Sep 2006 05:09 PMEven the most careful snake owner may have to deal with an escape artist at some point. So how do you find your lost reptile? Chances are, your snake is still in the house, so start your searching there. Corn Snake Basicsby Aimee Amodio19 Aug 2006 03:18 PMAnother good snake for beginners is the corn snake. These snakes are usually docile and easy to care for, and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. While you may occasionally see a six foot long corn snake, most adult corn snakes are between three and five feet in length. Ball Python Basicsby Aimee Amodio16 Aug 2006 03:10 PMIf you're looking for a good snake for first-time owners, think about a ball python! Ball pythons won't usually grow to more than five feet in size, and are generally docile and easy to handle. Snake Basicsby Aimee Amodio14 Aug 2006 12:22 PMWhen my brother and I first started having allergy problems, our doctor suggested we get a nice, cuddly family snake. If you've never had a snake before, here are some tips to help you pick a snake and get started. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I was wondering when this was going to happen." |
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