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How to Care for a Pet Corn Snake, Woman Handling Small Corn Snake

How to Care for a Pet Corn Snake

Corn snakes are a popular snake pet to have. Here is a very informative video series, by Holli Friedland of the Mid-Atlanic Reptile Show, about keeping and caring for a pet corn snake. Watch the related videos to see more tips about choosing, feeding, and handling your corn snake.

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Caring For a Pet Snake, Snake on a person's hand.

Caring For a Pet Snake

This is a guide about caring for a pet snake. Knowing how to care for your pet snake will ensure that they are healthy and happy.

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Long sleek light colored lizard with dark markings

What Type of Lizard is This?

I live in the panhandle of Texas and am wondering what type of lizard this is. He has lived under my porch for over 3 years :)

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Eggshells for Birds and Plants

Don't throw away your egg shells, bake them to sanitize, grind them up, and use to dust crickets or other insects before feeding the insects to your reptiles. You can also put some in your bird's food when they are laying eggs to give them extra calcium.

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Using Sand in Gecko Enclosure

Should I use sand for my gecko? Some say it's dangerous.

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Choosing a Pet Lizard

I am thinking about getting my first pet lizard but am unsure of which lizard to choose. I would like to keep at least two in the same tank and I have a 90x45x60 cm terrarium. I was wondering if you could recommend a suitable lizard that is easy to care for and can be handled.

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Setting Up a Reptile Terrarium

I am thinking of converting my aquarium into a terrarium it is 5x2x2 ft. I was wondering what I should do to ensure a suitable environment for any reptiles. Also, what would be the best reptiles for that size of a tank?

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Pet Snake Has Stopped Eating

I am needing some advice, it's been almost 2 months already, since my snake has last eaten. I've tried changing the mouse to a new one and it still doesn't work. What can I do to help her eat? She has never gone this long without eating a mouse. I'm really worried.

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What Kind Of Lizard Is This?

Can anyone tell me what sort of lizard this is? We found him on our wall in a hotel in Ko Phan Nag, Thailand. He was cute but a little bit scary! Thanks.

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Craft Project: Pet Spider Hut

This is a very simple idea for anyone who might have little critters like lizards, frogs, tarantulas, and any other small animal that might need a place to hide.

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What Kind Of Lizard Is This? (Western Fence Lizard)

This lizard lives in our backyard garden. Can anyone ID him for me? Thanks for your time and efforts.

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Garter Snake Producing Strong Odor

My neighbors have owned a Garter snake for years now. Every time she opens her front door to her apartment, a smell comes out that almost smells like a strong, druggish smell. Is this normal for a Garter snake? When I walk by the tank that the snake is kept, it definitely is the culprit for the smell.

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Caring For Lizards As Pets

When keeping lizards, they need a lot of heat, light and a lot of space. You should feed them every night: crickets, meal worms, woodies; blue tongues love snails.

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Building a Cage For a Large Lizard

Has anyone built a large cage/house for a large lizard? We have a water dragon, and it apparently needs a cage about 6 feet wide and 4-5 feet high. My son wants to build one as a homeschooling project and we are looking for plans.

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Craft Project: Pet Spider Hut

Craft Project: Pet Spider HutThis is a very simple idea for anyone who might have little critters like lizards, frogs, tarantulas, and any other small animal that might need a place to hide.