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Not all snakes eat rodents, some eat fish, worms, insects and other species even eat bird eggs. They all in come in many different sizes, the largest being the Burmese Python that can reach 20 feet!


African Rock Python Photo

African Rock Python

Python sebae

The African Rock Python is the third largest snake in the world growing to an average size of 18 to 20 feet long, but can grow up to 28 feet long!


Amazon Tree Boa Photo

Amazon Tree Boa

Corallus hortulanus

The Amazon Tree Boa can be found in a huge range of South America. They have adapted thier live to live high in the trees.


Angolan Python Photo

Angolan Python

Python anchietae

The Angolan Python inhabits rocky areas in grasslands and open plains in Namibia and Angola in South Western Africa. They are reddish-brown with cream patterning, they rarely exceed 6ft.


Black Kingsnake Photo

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula nigritus

Black Kingsnakes are just that - all Black! These are one of the best pet snakes to own for any beginner.


Brazilian Rainbow Boa Photo

Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria cenchria

The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is a beautiful and attractive species. Being a medium to large snake, they will reach an adult length of 4-5ft, but could reach 7ft.


Brown House Snake Photo

Brown House Snake

Lamprophis fuliginosus

The Brown House Snake reaches 40-70cm, maximum size of 1.2m. They are a shade of brown with a pair of pale lines on either side of the head.


Burmese Python Photo

Burmese Python

Python molurus bivittatus

Do you really want a snake that can reach 25 ft in length and weigh up to 250 pounds? A lot of research should be done into these snakes before you purchase one, this is not a snake for a beginner!


Calabar Ground Python or Two Headed Python Photo

Calabar Ground Python or Two Headed Python

Calabaria reinhardtii

Calabar Pythons are very shy snakes and prefer cramped hide boxes to roomy ones.


Californian King Snake Photo

Californian King Snake

Lampropeltis getula californiae

Californian Kingsnakes range in colour morphs from black and white striped or bands to chocolate, lavander, albino and many more. They are one of the best first snake species to own as a beginner.


Cape File Snake Photo

Cape File Snake

Mehelya capensis

This is a fairly lagre snake reaching an approx. size of 70cm-1.3m. Thet have a range of habitats from savanna, woodland and forests within areas of Africa.


Chequered Garter Snake Photo

Chequered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

The Chequered Garter Snake feeds on a range of foods from pinkies, earth worms, slugs, fish and amphibians. They make a great pet snake and are active during the day.


Columbian Rainbow Boa Photo

Columbian Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria maurus

Columbian Rainbow Boas can reach an adult length of 7ft but average out at 4-5ft. This species is said to be the trust worthiest of all Rainbow Boas species.


Common Boa Constrictor Photo

Common Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor imperator

The Common Boa makes an excellent pet snake as long as you have the space for a large enclosure when adult. They average out at 4.5-8 feet, but have been known to reach 12 feet.


Corn Snake Photo

Corn Snake

Pantherophis guttatus guttatus

The Corn Snake has to be the best beginner pet snake there is to own. Available in a range of different colour morphs makes choosing exciting. They are easy to care, maintain, feed and like to be handled.


Eastern Common Garter Snake Photo

Eastern Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis

This is probably the most popular Garter Snake in the pet trade. They have a black to olive background colour with yellow stripes on the back and sides.


Eastern Ribbon Snake Photo

Eastern Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis sauritus

Eastern Ribbon Snakes are long and slender, they reach an adult length of 18-26 inches. They are semi-aquatic snakes which feed on small fish.


Ecuadorian Rainbow Boa Photo

Ecuadorian Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria ssp

The Ecuadorian Rainbow Boa looks similar to the Columbian Rainbow Boa. They are a dark chocolate brown with faint patterning and reach an average size of approx 4-5ft.


Egg Eating Snake Photo

Egg Eating Snake

Dasypeltis fasciata, medici and scabra

The Egg Eating Snake must be one of the nicest snakes we have ever come across. With no teeth, a calm nature and eating purely on eggs, means no more defrosting them rodents!


Emerald Tree Boa Photo

Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus caninus

The Emerald Tree Boa is an attractive species, but experience is required in keeping snakes before adding them to your collection.


Flying Snake Photo

Flying Snake

Chrysopelea ornata ornatissima

The Flying Snake is able to glide through the air.


Great Plains Ratsnake Photo

Great Plains Ratsnake

Elaphe gutatta emoryi

The Great Plains Rat Snake or Emorys Rat Snake as it is also known grows to a length of 24 to 42 inches. They are light gray or tan in color, with dark gray or brown blotching along the body.


Green Anaconda Photo

Green Anaconda

Eunectes murinus

The Green Anaconda can reach 30ft, but usually averages at 18ft. This is NOT for a novice keeper, only experienced snake keepers should own this very large and heavy snake.


Green Tree Python Photo

Green Tree Python

Morelia viridis

These grow to approx. 1.8m in length and turn to green when adult. These snakes are for reptile keepers with experience in keeping large snakes.


Grey Banded King Snake Photo

Grey Banded King Snake

Lampropeltis alterna

Grey Banded Sankes grow to an adult size of 20 - 36".


Mexican Milk Snake Photo

Mexican Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum annulata

Mexican Milk Snakes have wide red rings with black and white or yellow/orange bands.


Montane Egg Eating Snake Photo

Montane Egg Eating Snake

Dasypeltis atra

There are three colour phases for this species of Egg Eater; black, red or speckled brown. They are terrestrial and semi-arboreal when searching for birds nests.


Mullers Sand Boa Photo

Mullers Sand Boa

Eryx muelleri

The Muller's Sand Boas general colour pattern is yellowish to orange background with rounded or oval dark brown blotches.


Nelsons Milk Snake Photo

Nelsons Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum nelsoni

Nelson's Milk Snakes have thin black and white rings with wide red bands.


Paraguayan Rainbow Boa Photo

Paraguayan Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria striatus

The Paraguayan Rainbow Boa is a medium build Boa reaching an adult size of approx. 4-5ft. They retain some of their juvenile patterning over a chocolate brown body.


Peters Worm Snake Photo

Peters Worm Snake

Leptotyphlops scutifrons

Peters Worm Snakes is a small species of approx. 15-25cm in length. They are blind, although can tell the difference between light and dark. Found living underground in burrows or under rotting logs and rocks with parts of Africa.


Pueblan Milk Snake Photo

Pueblan Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli

Pueblan Milk Snakes are banded with bright colours, this makes them an attractive species to own. They are shy and prefer to have small, tight hides to curl up in.


Red and Black Striped Snake Photo

Red and Black Striped Snake

Bothropthalmus lineatus

This is a harmless, brightly coloured snake reaching adult size of 40-90cm. Found living in forests, often near water in Africa.


Red Blood Python Photo

Red Blood Python

Python curtus brongersmai

Red Blood Pythons are very colour and reach an adult size of approx 5-6 foot.


Red Sided Common Garter Snake Photo

Red Sided Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis

The Red Sided Common Garter Snake is a one of the colourful species, red runs between the dark stripes. They reach a length of 20 to 26 inches.


Red Tailed Boa Constrictor Photo

Red Tailed Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor constrictor

The Red Tailed Boa has a docile temperament, but are a large snake. Adults range from 8-10ft, but can reach 14ft. Before you buy one, please make sure you will have enough space to house when fully grown!


Reticulated Python Photo

Reticulated Python

Python reticulatus

The Reticulated Python is NOT a snake for beginners but ONLY experts who have the time and space this species requires. They are the largest species of snake that has been recorded at 33ft, they usually average out at 10-20ft!


Royal Python or Ball Python Photo

Royal Python or Ball Python

Python regius

Royal Pythons are calm, gentle and curious, making them an ideal beginners snake. You should be aware of their adult size, reaching up to 5 foot (1.5m) in length.


Scrub Python or Anethsyine Python Photo

Scrub Python or Anethsyine Python

Morelia amethysina

The Scrub Python is Australias largest snake that averages out at 10-16 ft, but these have been known to reach 28 ft. These are beautiful snakes, but can be aggressive so experience with large snakes is a must.


Sinaloan Milk Snake Photo

Sinaloan Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum sinaloae

Sinaloan Milk Snakes have thin black and white rings with wide red bands.


Smooth and Rough Green Snake Photo

Smooth and Rough Green Snake

Opheodryas vernalis and aestivus

Smooth and Rough Green Snakes are becoming a popular species to keep. Unlike most snakes that need to be feed on mice, these eat live insects. If you keep lizards, why not try keeping one.


Texas Rat Snake Photo

Texas Rat Snake

Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri

Texas Rat Sankes are often considered to be one of the meanest snakes alive (by Texans). Captive-raised specimens that are handled regular


Trinket Snake Photo

Trinket Snake

elaphe helena

The Trinket Snake is tan and chocolate-brown with two prominent dark stripes on the latter part of the body. They can be found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.


Vietnam Red Tailed Racer Photo

Vietnam Red Tailed Racer

Gonyosoma oxycephala

Red Tailed Racers inhabit tropical forrests of the Eastern part of Asia.


Viper Boa Photo

Viper Boa

Candoia aspera

Viper Boas are also known as Pacific Ground Boas. They are a small species reaching 75cm


White Lipped Python Photo

White Lipped Python

Leiopython albertisii

White Lipped Pythons are found throughout most parts of tropical New Guinea and nearby islands.


Woma Python Photo

Woma Python

Aspidites ramsayi

The Woma Python is considered one of the most docile and easily handled snakes which reaches 4.5ft. They are very attractive in appearance making them very sought after. They are considered to be an endangered species in the wild.


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