For $1,500, you could buy a used car, a new laptop — or a "palmetto morph" corn snake. Among reptile enthusiasts, the corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is often touted as the perfect beginner's ...

A corn snake is only second in popularity to a ball python as a pet snake, and for good reason. Corn snakes are easy to handle, and unlike ball pythons and hognose snakes that go on hunger strikes, ...

DEAR PET TALK: My teenager is interested in having a reptile. I love all animals, whether furry, scaled or feathered, but we are complete newbies in this world, and have a lot to learn. We want to ...

Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate. While they won’t fetch your slippers, snakes make surprisingly chill ...

Corn snakes, known for their docile nature and vibrant colors, are popular pets and non-venomous. They are native to the southeastern and central United States, helping control the rodent population.

Snakes require specific care and commitment, making them suitable only for dedicated owners. Popular pet snake families include Boidae, Pythonidae, and Colubridae, with species like Ball Python, ...

Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. Pet snakes require specific habitats and food sources. Here's what to do if a pet snake bites you. Thinking about ...