Snakes

Edited by Susan Horton, DVM Natural History Amazon tree boas, also known as common tree boas, garden tree boas, and Ammies are found throughout South America in the rainforests.  This species is...

by Erica Mede, CVT Photos and health by Susan Horton, DV Select photos by Melissa Borden Description Due to the moderate size and relatively easy going temperament of this species, the Ball python...

Description  Black Rat snakes are also called the Pilot snake since this species was thought to lead Timber rattlesnakes and Copperhead snakes to their winter dens.  These three species were often...

Description  Perhaps one of the most stunning snakes in the reptile hobby.  The iridescent sheen given off during the daylight hours is breathtaking on these nocturnal snakes.  Rainbows typically...

Erica Mede, CVT Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM Burmese pythons have become one of the most popular large snakes kept in captivity due to their impressive size and excellent...

Erica Mede, CVT The California kingsnake is a diurnal snakes found throughout the Western United States and down through Mexico.  During the hot summers they become more nocturnal and during the...

Erica Mede, CVT Photos and edited by Susan Horton, DVM Description Cornsnakes are also called the Red Rat snake and were named originally for their wild counterpart’s resemblance to maize. ...

Erica Mede, CVT Description Dumeril’s boas are thick bodied snakes that reach 4-7 feet in length with males being the smaller of the genders.  Different morphs have kept this snake in popularity...

Erica Mede, CVT Pictures and Editing By Susan Horton, DVM Description Emerald Tree boas are also called Emeralds, Emerald boas, or Green Tree boas (not to be confused with Green Tree pythons).  This...

Erica Mede, CVT Description Garter snakes are shy snakes reaching lengths of 2-3 feet.  With a life span of 10-12 years, these snakes are common in captivity and are exceptional escape artists. ...

By Robert Nathan DVM Pictures by Susan Horton, DVM Barberton Veterinary Clinic, 4873 Richland Ave. Norton , OH 44203 USA Provided by ARAV.org Enclosure Boas should be housed individually, except...

Erica Mede, CVT Natural History The Green tree python is a beautiful, eye catching snake from New Guinea, the islands of Indonesia, and the Cape York peninsula in Australia in the lush rainforests. ...

Paul Gibbons, DVM  ABVP Avian and Reptile One of the most important aspects of reptile care is temperature maintenance. Although reptiles are commonly thought to be “cold blooded”, a study of...

​Stephanie H Moy, DVM As the pet industry has grown, snakes have become a popular pet.  However, with the growth of their popularity there is an important illness that can have a startling affect on...

Erica Mede, CVT Natural History  The Mexican Black kingsnake, a subspecies of the Common (Eastern) kingsnake, is a very popular snake in the reptile pet industry due to their beauty, modest size and...

Erica Mede, CVT Description This docile, slow moving, medium sized snake reaches lengths of 2-3 feet and live for over 25 years in captivity.  Rosys are rarely prone to biting, preferring to ball up...

Erica Mede, CVT Description This docile, slow moving, stout bodied snake reaches lengths of 2-3 feet and live for 15-20 years in captivity although longer has been documented.  Sand boas are rarely...

Erica Mede, CVT Description Western Fox snakes are shy snakes reaching lengths of 3-5 feet.  Males are typically larger than females.  With a life span of 10-12 years, these rather sluggish snakes...