One of the fascinating creatures is that snakes are not suitable pets for everyone. They have specific care needs and should only be kept by the individuals who are ready to meet those demands. Are ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend and I share an apartment, and also share two pet snakes. These are not large reptiles, and are kept in very secure glass tanks behind closed doors. We understand that ...

It’s no secret that Florida has a python problem. Thanks to exotic animals trading and Floridians releasing their pet snakes into the wild, Burmese pythons were introduced to “The Sunshine State” and ...

Eastern indigo snakes are considered "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act, and the species is a focus area ... Many were depleted by the pet trade before receiving federal protection. Despite ...