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Let's Talk! How feed your new snake food? Do's and Don't's

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  As always the information I provide comes from my own experience and research I have done into the topic, I always encourage you do to independent research to double check any source. With that being said lets get into all the nitty gritty details on how we feed our slithery friends. First lets talk where we are feeding our snakes and what we are feeding them! - Do feed in the snakes enclosure, whether that's using tongs or placing prey on a substrate free surface. - Do use tongs! More distance between you, the prey item, and the snake is a good thing. (I recommend rubber or silicone coated in case you snake has bad aim and strikes the tongs.) - Do feed appropriate sized prey on a appropriate feeding schedule for your snake's size! If you are not sure what size prey or frequency to feed your snake you can either reference this chart or simply go to google and look at the many charts provided. - Do monitor you snake during feeding especially if feeding live! (I prefer to do fr...
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5 Best Snakes for Beginners

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  There are several types of pet snakes that are suitable for beginners. Which one is best for you will depend on what you are looking for here are five of the best beginner pet snakes: Corn snake: Corn snakes are one of the most popular snakes kept as pets. They come in many different morphs from palmetto to red zeppelin so you are sure to find a stunning snake to call your own. They are easy to care for and have a docile nature and as a bonus they are very hardy and forgiving in minor husbandry mishaps like low humidity. They are also relatively small, usually growing to around 3-5 feet in length with a minimum enclosure size of 40 gallons . When young they can be more skittish and flighty but most will adapt to handling with age. Ball python: Ball pythons are another popular choice for beginner snake owners. They are generally docile and easy to handle, more often than not they will curl into a ball as a defense rather than striking. They don't require a lot of space compared to...
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