Ball pythons are one of the most popular pet snake species. As snake owners, it’s important to understand all aspects of their health – including their pee. Here’s a comprehensive guide to demystifying ball python pee. Do Ball Pythons Pee? Yes ball pythons do pee. However, their urinary system is a bit different from mammals. … Read more
Why Is My Ball Python Periscoping? An Explainer Have you noticed your ball python occasionally lifting its head and part of its body upright? As a pet parent, this behavior may concern you. Perhaps you worry your python is being aggressive or defensive and prepare for it to strike. However, rest assured periscoping is completely … Read more
How to tell if your Snake is a Proper Weight by Snake Discovery So your snake is looking a little chubby. Is that really a problem? After all, it looks kind of cute with those fat rolls, right? Previously, I covered how to get your snake back to a healthy weight if it has gotten … Read more
Several factors can result in injury or infection in a snake’s spectacle, which can lead to impaired vision, and potentially affect their ability or willingness to eat. Our team at Veterinary Vision Center wants to provide information about spectacular diseases in snakes to ensure your affected reptilian pet gets the care they need. The spectacle … Read more
As a ball python owner, you may have noticed some peculiar behaviors like your snake rubbing its face against objects in its enclosure. This rubbing motion is known as “face-rubbing” and is quite common among ball pythons. But what exactly causes this behavior? Here are some of the main reasons a ball python may rub … Read more
Why is my Ball Python striking at me? Ball Pythons are generally calm, so if your pet is striking at you, it’s important to figure out why. Let’s take a look… One reason that Ball Pythons are so popular is their docile nature. They are generally deemed to be a safe, laid-back reptile. That said, … Read more