I started keeping reptiles over 25 years ago, and few creatures in the animal kingdom have fascinated me as much as lizards. The first one I got was an iguana. I didn't know it at the time, but...

The first time one of my snakes got loose I was lucky. I was SO lucky in fact, that I actually found it before I even realized it had gotten out of its cage! It was a three foot red tail boa...

One of the most common topics I receive questions on, is snakes shedding their skin. People who have never owned a snake want to know how it works. New snake owners are always worried that...

Corn snakes, pantherophis guttatus, are an extremely popular species in the pet snake industry today. They're incredibly easy to care for, are moderately sized, readily available and come in a...

Bonding with a snake isn't like bonding with a cat or dog. You're not going to have a pet that enthusiastically greets you every time you walk in the room, unless of course you're there to feed on...

California kingsnakes, Lampropeltis getula californiae, are one of the most popular species in the pet snake industry today. Their moderate size, beautiful looks and even temperament are just a...