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Do Desert Iguanas Make Good Pets?

Do Desert Iguanas Make Good Pets?

One of my fondest childhood memories was going to the San Diego desert with my uncle and looking for reptiles. One year we caught 3 desert iguanas and brought them home.  My dad made a custom cage to keep them in. So, do desert iguanas make good pets? Desert...
Do Reptiles Have Personalities?

Do Reptiles Have Personalities?

If you are considering a pet reptile you may be wondering if they have a personality. When I was a kid, I used to spend hour after hour and day after day hunting for snakes, lizards, turtles, and any reptile or interesting creature I could find. Now, after 40 years of...
Are Burmese Pythons Good Pets?

Are Burmese Pythons Good Pets?

Have you ever thought it would be awesome to own a huge pet snake? I have owned boas which can get pretty big but I’ve never owned a truly giant snake, like a Burmese python.  I’ve been thinking about this lately and it has me wondering. Are Burmese pythons good pets?...
Are Brazilian Rainbow Boas Good for Beginners?

Are Brazilian Rainbow Boas Good for Beginners?

I love Brazilian rainbow boas. They have beautiful iridescent colors and a very unique pattern. They are truly an exotic snake but are they a good pet snake for beginners? Brazilian Rainbow boas are some of the most beautiful snakes available in the pet trade....
What Snakes are Easiest to Breed? (5 Examples)

What Snakes are Easiest to Breed? (5 Examples)

I’ve been keeping snakes now for 40 years. I’ve kept garter snakes, gopher snakes, pythons and boas. I have always thought it would be fun and interesting to actually breed snakes but I’ve never done it. Recently my daughter has been interested in reptiles and wants...