snake
From ancient biblical serpents to snakes in the present day, these legless lizards' serpentine reputation precedes them.
Loving Cold blood
I never thought in a million years, I would ever own a reptile. I was acclimated to puppies and kitties and even your common farm animals, but I was always a little tiny bit afraid of our scaly friends. After all, it’s natural instinct to be afraid of them.
By Dear Mischka4 years ago in Petlife
What It's Like Owning a Pet Snake
"You have a snake?" my friend asked as she gasped and gave me a look of pure horror. Unfortunately, this was not the first time I had gotten this reaction from someone when they find out what I keep in my room as a pet. In fact, before I get my snake my dad told me that I shouldn't post anything about my snake on social media because "people wouldn't understand and they would think I'm weird." Harsh, right? I certainly thought so.
By Dani Hendrix5 years ago in Petlife
Snake Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!
The incredible world of snakes. Okay, I know, you either love them, or you are simply terrified of them. There is no in between. I used to be absolutely terrified of them, that was until recently, then I very bravely stroked my boyfriend's pet King Cobra. Yep, my heart was pounding, I felt shaky, but I soon realised, there was nothing to be afraid of. I have been truly fascinated by these intelligent reptiles ever since. Snakes are amazing. I have been like a sponge soaking up as much facts on them as possible! Here are the facts which amazed me the most.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Petlife
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adopting My First Snake
***Please note, I am not a veterinarian or a certified reptile expert or anything of that caliber. I am simply an enthusiastic snake owner. The below are things I have learned from frivolous research as well as my own experiences. All opinions are my own. Should your pet appear to be in a state of distress or emergency, take it to the nearest emergency animal hospital immediately. Additionally, please do not consult me for any of your animal's medical questions, consult a vet first. This website has lots of great resources for finding local reptile and amphibian veterinarians as well as other information.***
By Marli Ehrlich5 years ago in Petlife
Rescue Snakes
Hey! My name is Colin, and I’ve always loved weird animals. I finally was able to get a snake, back when I was about 13. I still have him, and he’s still as lovely as ever. But he sparked something inside me. A need to help the reptiles that did need homes. Two snakes later, and I found one of my biggest supporters. His name is King Julien, and honestly. He’s a very sweet boy. He’s defensive and was left beaten badly before being turned into a pet store anonymously. They couldn’t help him, so they sold him to me! $50 and damn, I’ve loved him ever since. He’s a troubled soul, with a bashed in nose, and neurological issues from being hit in the head so many times. He has scars from being burned, and honestly. I wouldn’t trade him for the world. I figured, hey, boa constrictors need homes! People buy them when they’re little and don’t expect them to get so big! So I went on a search, and found one of my dearest snakes. Big Mona (pictured!) was so sweet and lovely. She never hissed, she never struck, and she never, ever, bit anybody. She was a model citizen. Unfortunately, the people who had her before me, power fed her from a young age. Having been fed frequent, fatty meals, was detrimental to her. She died of fatty liver this past summer. Losing a pet is hard, especially one you’ve loved and known needed somebody to care for them. Losing her, shook me completely. I struggled with my own abilities as a keeper of snakes. But by the time we knew, it was far too late. She was a sweetheart, despite being seven feet when she died. She was way overweight too, unfortunately. She was a massive girl, and with her calm demeanour, she helped people around me to realize that snakes weren’t a terrible thing. Snakes could be something other than an angry monster, out to bite everybody.
By Colin Pitaoulis6 years ago in Petlife
My Battle for the Bathroom
Do you ever accidentally create a new dance when you’re standing behind someone by crossing and uncrossing your legs or swaying side to side? Then by some odd force of nature these movements cause you to start generating sweat which tingles a lot on your face. So, you try to focus your energy on something else, anything else but all you can hear are church members pouring drinks down the hall. You start to wonder if you should have stepped out of service early when the pastor claimed, “I’m almost done” an hour before he actually was. After standing in an excruciatingly long line for the woman’s restroom your bladder had all but completely combusted.
By Destiny Harris6 years ago in Petlife
Ball Python Care
Ball pythons (Python regius) are native to the continent of Africa. These docile serpents have been found in several countries to the west of the continent, such as Ghana, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic. These animals spend much of their time hiding in burrows, as they enjoy keeping to themselves.
By Briana Bayles7 years ago in Petlife
World of Animals
Over the years, I have been given the chance to see, work, and own several different animals but only on a small scale such as owning dogs, hamsters, and rabbits. So usually small “friendlier” pets... until I met my sister's hamster. As a rule of thumb, I was always the first to pick our new pet up to see if it bites. Well, guess what! This hamster enjoyed a little human now and then, enjoying clamping down on my finger. As an automatic response I pulled away, and not only did this make things worse, but I had a baby Siberian hamster with devilish red eyes and pure white fur (which later ended up covered in my blood).
By Stefan Higgs7 years ago in Petlife
Top 5 Misconceptions About Snakes
Intro Long, forked tongue. Weird, emotionless eyes on top of flat, angular head. Sharp fangs in a mouth wide enough to swallow something (or someone) whole. Quick and alien movements. If you’re like many, these images conjure up a single, menacing word in your mind: snake. The creature that tricked Adam and Eve into eating the accursed apple and committing the first sin; inspiration for dozens of mythological creatures, and possibly more horror-based monster movies. The very thing that lurks in the shadows in the woods at night, waiting to sink its venom-dipped fangs straight into your bloodstream.
By Felecia Burgett7 years ago in Petlife