Can I Feed My Animals Things From Outside?

The problem with this is most things from outside (like insects or maybe a mouse) likely have been exposed to many things that would be harmful to the captive animal. Insects, e.g. may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, fungus, or toxins like pesticides. All these may kill or poison your animal. However, even if it […]

How to get Free Decor for Your Animals.

There is a great and easy way to acquire free decor for your enclosures. Go outside! There are lots of fallen logs, rocks, sticks, etc, outside that can be very useful and attractive in your terrariums. However, make sure you only take these things from places you can. It is illegal to remove or take […]

What do Snakes Eat?

There are many things that snakes eat. Snakes are carnivores and eat other animals and what a snake eats mainly depends on the snake’s size, as they eat essentially what they can overpower and swallow. Small snakes will eat small rodents while very large snakes have even been known to eat animals such as deer, […]

Why is My Snakes Nose Bleeding?

While there could be many causes for the bleeding of the nose in a snake, one of the most common reasons in captivity snakes can have a nose bleed is because the snake is rubbing their nose and face against the enclosure wall for extended periods. This is likely due to the snake lacking something […]

What is a Hemotoxin?

A hemotoxin, also spelled hemotoxin or haemotoxin, is a type of toxin that affects the blood and circulatory system of organisms. It is specifically designed to target and damage the blood cells, blood vessels, and related components. Hemotoxins are commonly found in the venom of certain animals, such as snakes, spiders, and some marine creatures […]