snake
From ancient biblical serpents to snakes in the present day, these legless lizards' serpentine reputation precedes them.
Rescue Snakes
Hey! My name is Colin, and I’ve always loved weird animals. I finally was able to get a snake, back when I was about 13. I still have him, and he’s still as lovely as ever. But he sparked something inside me. A need to help the reptiles that did need homes. Two snakes later, and I found one of my biggest supporters. His name is King Julien, and honestly. He’s a very sweet boy. He’s defensive and was left beaten badly before being turned into a pet store anonymously. They couldn’t help him, so they sold him to me! $50 and damn, I’ve loved him ever since. He’s a troubled soul, with a bashed in nose, and neurological issues from being hit in the head so many times. He has scars from being burned, and honestly. I wouldn’t trade him for the world. I figured, hey, boa constrictors need homes! People buy them when they’re little and don’t expect them to get so big! So I went on a search, and found one of my dearest snakes. Big Mona (pictured!) was so sweet and lovely. She never hissed, she never struck, and she never, ever, bit anybody. She was a model citizen. Unfortunately, the people who had her before me, power fed her from a young age. Having been fed frequent, fatty meals, was detrimental to her. She died of fatty liver this past summer. Losing a pet is hard, especially one you’ve loved and known needed somebody to care for them. Losing her, shook me completely. I struggled with my own abilities as a keeper of snakes. But by the time we knew, it was far too late. She was a sweetheart, despite being seven feet when she died. She was way overweight too, unfortunately. She was a massive girl, and with her calm demeanour, she helped people around me to realize that snakes weren’t a terrible thing. Snakes could be something other than an angry monster, out to bite everybody.
By Colin Pitaoulis7 years ago in Petlife
My Battle for the Bathroom
Do you ever accidentally create a new dance when you’re standing behind someone by crossing and uncrossing your legs or swaying side to side? Then by some odd force of nature these movements cause you to start generating sweat which tingles a lot on your face. So, you try to focus your energy on something else, anything else but all you can hear are church members pouring drinks down the hall. You start to wonder if you should have stepped out of service early when the pastor claimed, “I’m almost done” an hour before he actually was. After standing in an excruciatingly long line for the woman’s restroom your bladder had all but completely combusted.
By Destiny Harris8 years ago in Petlife
Ball Python Care
Ball pythons (Python regius) are native to the continent of Africa. These docile serpents have been found in several countries to the west of the continent, such as Ghana, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic. These animals spend much of their time hiding in burrows, as they enjoy keeping to themselves.
By Briana Bayles8 years ago in Petlife
Top 5 Misconceptions About Snakes
Intro Long, forked tongue. Weird, emotionless eyes on top of flat, angular head. Sharp fangs in a mouth wide enough to swallow something (or someone) whole. Quick and alien movements. If you’re like many, these images conjure up a single, menacing word in your mind: snake. The creature that tricked Adam and Eve into eating the accursed apple and committing the first sin; inspiration for dozens of mythological creatures, and possibly more horror-based monster movies. The very thing that lurks in the shadows in the woods at night, waiting to sink its venom-dipped fangs straight into your bloodstream.
By Felecia Burgett8 years ago in Petlife
