Constrictors
Chlebowys Garter Snake World
- Peruse this collection of articles about the common garter snake.
Included are stories about their vision and growth patterns.
Color
and Pattern Variations of Corn Snakes - Features pattern mutations,
as well as the various color mutations that can be achieved when
pattern and color mutations are combined.
Garter
Snakes - Explore the natural history of this nonpoisonous
serpent that inhabits gardens and yards across the country. With
a guide to caring for them.
Leiopython - Descriptions
and photos of Leiopython albertisii, Liasis fuscus and other Indo-Australian
pythons.
Liasis Net - Information
on pythons of the genus Liasis.
Life History
of the Gray-Banded Kingsnake - Thesis written by Dennie Miller
in 1979 about the biology of Lampropeltis mexicana alterna in
Texas.
Mountain
Kingsnake Enthusiast - The natural history, conservation,
husbandry and documents of Kingsnakes.
The Ratsnakes
of North America - General Ratsnake species information.
Royal
Python - General information on Python regius from the Oakland
Zoo.
Terry's Snake Site
- Photos of various captive snakes, mainly Boas and Pythons.
Venomous
snakes and rattlesnakes
Allen Hunter's Black
Mamba Info Page - Information on Dendroaspis polylepis.
American International
Rattlesnake Museum - Includes pictures and descriptions of
sixteen snakes ranging from the Arizona Black Rattlesnake (Crotalus
viridis cerberus) to the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus
atrox). Also provides facts regarding how dangerous rattlesnakes
are, what to do if you are bitten, and descriptions of the snakes'
coil and strike positions, rattles, head shapes, and fangs.
Australian
Venom and Toxin Database - A guide to Australia's venomous
animals and their toxins or venoms.
Copperhead
- Agkistrodon contortrix information.
Copperhead
Snake in Ohio - Agkistrodon contortrix mokeson reproductive
behavior and ecology in the wild.
Death Adders
- Genus Acanthophis: An overview, including descriptions of five
new species and one subspecies.
Desert Scour:
The Sand Viper Page - Information about several desert viper
species.
Eastern
Diamondback Rattlesnake - Inclusion of the species Crotalus
adamanteus in CITES Appendix II.
Eastern
Massasauga Rattlesnake - Sistrurus catenatus catenatus habitat
and reproductive behavior in Ohio.
Evaluation
of a Rattlesnake Relocation Program - Translocation of rattlesnakes
(Crotalus atrox, C. scutulatus, C. tigris, C. molossus) from human
habitations and businesses at the urban-desert interface.
Florida
Venomous Snakes - A fieldguide to the venomous snakes of Florida.
Florida's Flatwoods
Cottonmouths - Richly illustrated article about cottonmouth
snakes (water moccasins).
Florida's
Venomous Snakes - Photographs and a brief description of six
species.
Melin's
Rattlesnake Den - This page was created for all Crotalus &
Sistrurus fans out there. The aim is that this page will be useful
even for those who are experienced with the genus.
Northern
Blacktail Rattlesnake - A field observation about brood defense
in Crotalus molossus molossus.
Pigmy
Rattlesnake Research Group - Detailed information on the biology
of Sistrurus miliarius.
The
Puff Adders Den - A site with great information on the Puff
Adder and other venomous snakes that promotes safe handling procedures
for the safety of both for the keeper & the kept.
Rattlesnake Ranch
- Bayou Bob's Rattlesnake Ranch. Information about snakes.
The
Rattlesnakes of Arizona - The rattlesnakes of Arizona as understood
by an expert. Taxonomic classification of rattlesnakes and rattlesnake
attributes are the primary focus. Product of a structured ethnographic
interview and ethnosemantic analysis.
Timber
Rattlesnake - Crotalus horridus information.
Venemous
Snake Pictures - Images of captive species from around the
world, arranged by genus.
Venomous Snakes of
Texas - An on-line reference to all of the venomous snakes
found in the state of Texas. In addition, several other non-venomous
but interesting Texas snakes are discussed.
Viperidae -
Site about vipers of the family Viperidae, concerning the genera
Vipera, Macrovipera, Daboia, Cerastes, Pseudocerastes and Eristicophis.
Viperidae
Family - Texas A and M University site on venomous snakes
of the United States.
Western
Coral Snake (DesertUSA) - The Western Coral Snake, description,
behavior, range, habitat and life cycle.
Western
Diamondback Rattlesnake - Observations of male combat in Crotalus
atrox.
Snakes
for kids
Black
Rat Snake [ Kids/Teens ] - Illustrated introduction
to the black rat snake from the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Copperhead
[ Kids/Teens ] - Basic information on this poisonous
snake from the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
Dissection
of a Snake [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Shows the
nervous, circulatory, uro-genital, respiratory, and digestive
system of a snake.
Eastern
Racer [ Kids/Teens ] - Brief introduction and
sketch of the endangered Eastern Racer snake.
Florida
Venomous Snakes [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
- Illustrated field guide to the venomous snakes of Florida.
Green
Mamba [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes photographs
and information about the diet, weight, habitat, size, life cycle,
and defense method.
Milo's Snake Site
- Features a few pictures and ten facts about snakes.
Nature: Victims
of Venom [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Meet
a man who dodges fangs on a daily basis to help people bitten
by snakes. Learn about some creatures of the deep that use venom
as a survival tactic and find out why America's dwindling rattlesnake
population could mean bad news for the drug industry. From PBS.
Northern
Pine Snake [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes
photographs and information about the diet, habitat, behavior,
and life cycle.
Queensland
Museum: Snakes [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information
on different breeds of snakes. Learn about feeding, snake bites,
breeding, and dangerous species in Australia.
Snake
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Article from Encarta
Encyclopedia provides information about the anatomical structure,
senses, life cycle, and methods of movement of this reptile.
Snakes
of Massachusetts [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
- Provides general information, illustrations, and an interactive
guide to help visitors identify snakes they have encountered.
Texas
Venomous Snakes [ Kids ] - Brief descriptions
and photographs of the venomous snakes that inhabit the state,
along with tips for avoiding bites.
Tiger
Snakes [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides brief
information about the appearance, habitat, diet, and life cycle.
Also includes colorful photographs.
Venomous Snakes
[ Kids/Teens ] - Explains what venom is and introduces
common types of venomous (poisonous) snakes. From the Pelotes
Island Nature Preserve.
Pet
Snakes
Are
You Ready for a Pet Snake? - Article that deals with snakes
habitat, husbandry, general information and how to select a pet
snake courtesy of TalktotheVet.com.
The Boa Kingdom - Photos
and care sheets for amazon tree boas, emerald tree boas, tree
boa forum, rainbow boas, savu pythons, mandarin rat snakes, Ridleyi's
cave dwelling ratsnakes, albino Florida pinesnakes, beauty snakes,
royal diadems, cornsnakes, grey banded kingsnakes, and a variety
of other pages pertaining to snakekeeping topics.
Brad's
Snake Page - Offers information on snakes, pictures and links
that Brad has found to be interesting.
Determining Sex
- Describes the methods of determining sex by probing or popping
a snake. Compares the pros and cons of using each method.
Herps R Us - Overview
of boas and pythons, colubrids, elapids and viperidae.
John's
Snake World - General information about snakes.
NeoSlither
- Discussion group/mailing list that is devoted to the keeping,
care and breeding of snakes.
PetReptiles.com
- An interactive directory of snake species, care guides, discussion
forum and members pets.
Sciensational
Sssnakes - Provides hands-on education about reptiles and
amphibians for the young and the young at heart.
Serpents
of the Morning Star - Community based forum discussing all
manner of reptiles with an emphasis on Herpetaculture & captive
born, bred & raised species. Picture posting, classified ads,
and debate/discussion.
Simon's Snake Website
- A website dedicated to educating new and beginning snake owners.
Snake Bite
First Aid - Lists symptoms, treatments, and means of prevention
for venomous snake bites.
Snake Encounters - Education
and entertainment roadshow featuring live snakes from around the
world. [Lancaster, TX]
The Snake Market -
Online classified ads for reptile breeders and collectors. Chat
room, message board, breeder links and listings with photos.
The Snake Quiz - Updated
every month. Name the snake pictured, win a prize.
Snakepit - South African
herpetological resource, with info and links about the keeping
and breeding of snakes and other reptiles.
Snakes Alive!
- Information, photos and advice on snakes, plus contact details
for arranging visits to schools and youth groups with the snakes
(UK).
Snakes
and Such - Snake humor, future snake owner's questionnaire,
and lots of herp links.
Snakes
List - A mailing list for "discussion related to keeping snakes
in captivity".
Snaketamers/Maggie's
Page - Dedicated to teaching humans about reptiles. Caresheets,
and an adoption board.
SuperSnakes - Free snake
keeping information and the world's one and only Genetics Wizard!
Terry's
Snake Site - Collection of photographs of a variety of snakes.
Texas Snakes & More
- Texas Snakes & More provides snake safety education to groups
of all sizes and ages. We also provide birthday party services,venomous
snake posters, and more!
Tube-puppy.com - Snake
owner's website includes articles, mailing lists, a glossary,
and a gallery of user-contributed snake photos.
The
Unofficial Snake Page - Dedicated to one of the most intruiging
animals - snakes.
Zack's Snake Page
- Pet snake information and pictures.
Pet
snakes - Boas and Pythons
AFH
Guidelines for the Keeping of Large Constrictors - These Guidelines
have been approved by the American Federation of Herpetoculturist's
(AFH) Board of Directors as the official Guidelines for the keeping
of large constrictors.
Anthill Python
- Information sheet - Information on the Australian Anthill
Python.
Australian Pythons:
The Larger Liasis - This article, originally published in
The Herpetophile, contains descriptions and information about
the keeping and breeding of various Australian pythons including
the Water, Olive, Australian Scrub, and North Territory Rock pythons.
Australian
Reptiles Online - Captive care sheets, photos, and information
about the species, breeding, and ecological concerns.
The Boa
Kingdom - Information on the Amazon and Emerald Tree Boas.
The Boa Page
- Dedicated to boas, from the Emerald Tree Boa to the Rosy Boa.
Pictures, care information, and personal experiences.
Borneo Short-Tailed
Python - information sheet - Caresheet for the Borneo Short-Tailed
Python.
Candoia Owners/Breeders
Forum - A message board mini-community where owners and breeders
of Candoias can compare notes, ask questions and brag.
Captive
Husbandry and Propagation of Candoia - Basic care and breeding
information for boas of the genus Candoia.
Care
of Pet Boas and Pythons - General information on the housing,
feeding and health of boas and pythons, compiled by the Bird and
Exotic Animal Practice of Orange County.
Chondro
Forum - Forum about breeding and husbandry of tree pythons.
Chondroboa.com - Green
tree pythons or chondros, Amazon basin emerald tree boas, and
red-tail boas.
Dave's
Boas & Pythons - Website run by a snake hobbyist. Includes
a species guide, photos and anecdotes regarding his own boas and
pythons, advice on breeding and housing, and links.
Feeding Snakes
- Frequently asked questions regarding feeding snakes.
Madagascar Tree
Boa - Information on the care and breeding of the Madagascar
Tree Boa (Boa mandarita).
Python Color and Pattern
Morphs - An article by Bob Clark which originally appeared
in Reptiles magazine.
Python
Page - A complete resource for all your Python needs.
Pythonmolurus.com
- The Python Molurus, including the various colour variations,
breeding, caring, feeding, pictures, and interactive features
like a forum and a chatroom.
Pythons
and Boas - Information sheets on several species of Boids.
Pythons.net - Extensive
collection of information related to the captive husbandry of
pythons and some boas. Detailed care sheets.
SnakeFreaks.com - Snake
owners' web page includes pictures and care information for rosy
boas, ball pythons, Hog Island boas, and western hognose.
Terry's Snake
Site - Photos of mainly boas and pythons.
Pet
snakes - Colubrids - cornsnakes, kingsnakes, ratsnakes, garter
snakes
The Alterna Page
- The on-line reference guide to the Gray-Banded Kingsnake.
Ajherps - Lists care sheets,
breeders, supplies, photos, forum, shows and links.
Breeding
Colubrid Snakes - Their captive care and breeding techniques.
Corn Snake
- Information on corn snakes including housing, feeding and shedding.
Links and photographs. [Dutch and English]
Corn
Snakes - Care sheet for one of the most available snakes in
the pet trade.
Corn
Snakes - Includes morph descriptions, care sheet, and photographs.
Eastern Kingsnake
Resource Site - Pictures and locality information for all
types of Eastern Kingsnakes. Breeder information, and reference
material also available.
Elaphe Obsoleta
- Captive care and propagation of Elaphe obsoleta and subspecies.
Dwight Good of Guthrie, KY.
Hognose Home Page - Hognose.com
is the definitive site on the Internet relating to the keeping,
study, breeding and photography of the world's hognosed snakes:
Heterodon, Leioheterodon, and Lystrophis.
Kings
and Milks - Captive care of kingsnakes and milksnakes.
Kingsnake and Milksnake
Page - This page is designed to promote the captive breeding
of snakes of the genus Lampropeltis.
Kingsnakes
- Kingsnake care and fact sheets, photo gallery, reptile links,
forum and personal journals.
A Life
History of the Gray-Banded Kingsnake - A thesis written in
1979, considered a revolutionary work in the reptile field.
The Mountain
Kingsnake Enthusiasts Site - Dedicated to these highly prized
and beautiful snakes.
North
American Ratsnake's - The care and breeding of North American
ratsnakes.
The Pituophis
Page - An on-line reference guide to bull snakes, pine snakes
and gopher snakes.
Ratsnakes
of North America - Dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge
regarding the North American Ratsnake species.
Ratsnakes of the Genus
Elaphe - Information about the different species in the genus
Elaphe.
The
Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake - Natural history, captive care
and breeding.
Sunbeam
Snake - A fact and care sheet.
Western
Hognose Snake - A care sheet on Heterodon nasicus captive
husbandry requirements.
Pet
snakes - Poisonous snakes
National
Geographic's King Cobra Page - Interactive site with
information about the Cobra species.
Captive Care and Maintenance
of Venomous Reptiles - Complete care and information on venomous
species of reptiles.
CITES
II - Rattlesnake Proposal - Proposal to include the species
Crotalus adamanteus in CITES Appendix II.
Pitstop for Pitvipers
- Photos of poisonous snakes, spiders and ferrets.
Rattlesnakes
- Information, news and photos on rattlesnakes, plus photos of
other venomous snakes.
The
Rattlesnakes of Arizona - An analysis of the domain of rattlesnakes
of Arizona as expressed by an expert. This model linguistics project
is an ethnographic interview, not a zoological monograph.
Richard Mastenbroek's
Elapid Pages - An information portal about venomous snakes
espcially Elapid snakes like cobras, mambas, and taipans, containing
pictures, caresheets, chatroom, forum, links.
Snakebite
Emergency Fist Aid Information - What to do if bitten by a
venomous reptile.
Timber
Rattlesnake Homepage - Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
life history, status, bite information and Wisconsin Protection
Saga information.
Venomous
Snake Bites - How to prevent them/how to treat them.
Venomous
Snake Chart - Compares the amount of venom in a lethal dose
to the average venom yield per bite of North American venomous
snakes.
Venomous.com - Overview
of the keeping of venomous snakes. Includes pictures.
Wagler's
Viper Page - More than you ever wanted to know about the captive
care of Tropidolaemus wagleri or the Temple Viper.
Wilderness
Survival - Describes poisonous snakes and lizards including
information on habitat, distribution, behavior and photographs.
Snake
breeders and dealers
Albino Tricolors
- Quality milksnakes at reasonable prices.
Amazon Basin Boas
- Captive bred Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boas.
Amazon Jungle - Amazon
Jungle is home to many bloodlines of the Amazon Basin Emerald
Tree Boa.
Angard Snakes
- Breeder of colubrids, boas and pythons.
Arco Iris Hepetoculture
- Breeders of rare snakes; colubrids, boas and pythons.
Awesome Arboreals - A private
breeder specializing in emerald tree boas and green tree pythons.
B.H.B. Enterprises
- Kingsnakes, milksnakes, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, gopher snakes,
pinesnakes, and colubrids.
Blue Chameleon
Ventures - Corn snakes, ratsnakes, kingsnakes, and milksnakes.
Also offers herp photography and herp tours to Madagascar.
The Boaphile - Dedicated
to the propagation of all Boa Constrictors: red-tails, albinos,
hets, hypos, anerythristics, pastels, Colombians, Peruvians, Surinams
and Bolivians.
Bob Clark Captive Born Reptiles
- Specializing in rare burmese, reticulated and ball pythons for
over 25 years.
Brian Sharp - Investment
Quality Reptiles - A large producer of albino boas.
The Carnivorous
Orchid - Breeder of tree boas, panther chameleons, and hybrids.
Includes husbandry tips
Cherryville Farms
- Breeders offering colubrids, rosy and sand boas and several
species of pythons.
Chip's
Ball Shack - Many snakes available for sale. Emphasis on Ball
pythons.
Columbian Red-tail
Boa Specialist - Private breeder offering many color variations
and patterns including pink and red-orange boas.
Constable Reptiles
- Specializing in boas and pythons, all of which have been purchased
from select breeders across North America.
Creatures of the
Night - Breeder of different color phases of cornsnakes and
a select few kingsnakes.
The
Dark Grove - Offers a list of snakes for sale, picture gllery,
monitors, and Amazon and Emerald tree boa care sheets.
David Kershaw Captive Bred
Snakes - Specializing in the various color morphs of corn
snake. Includes care sheets and links.
Don
Patterson Reptiles - Captive Bred Pythons and Boas.
Dragons&Serpents
- Specializing in Leopard Geckos of Tangerine Color Morph.
Ectothermz - Specializing
in captive bred boa constrictor moprhs and other snakes.
The Emerald Tree Boa
Organization - Specializing in the propagation and husbandry
of tree boas.
Exceptional Quality
Snakes - Dealer offering boas, pythons, corn snakes, rat snakes,
milk snakes and king snakes.
Fine Green
Tree Pythons - Information about keeping and breeding chondros
as well as a selection of captive bred youngsters and yearlings.
Great Basin Reptiles
- Captive bred king, milk, gopher, and rat snakes. Specializing
in Great Basin Gopher Snakes. Shipping available nationwide.
Henry's Herps
- Exclusively captive-bred cornsnakes, kingsnakes and milksnakes.
Herpeto-Critters - Breeders
of rare mutations, and unusual color phases of various colubrid
snakes.
Hiers Herpetoculture -
Specializing in captive-bred boas and pythons carefully selected
for superior quality and natural genetic diversity.
Hoosier
Reptiles - A breeder of cornsnakes and hognose snakes in Laporte
Indiana for sale to the public.
IMPACT Reptiles
- Breeder of snakes and feeder rodents with their main focus being
on the genus Elaphe.
Jaguar Breeding
Center - Jaguar Carpet Pythons, hypo red, hypo banana, Angolan
pythons, piedbald Ball pythons, Diamond pythons, albino Nelson's
milk snakes, and kingsnakes.
JH snakes store
- Snakes for sale. Emphasis on boa constrictors.
John O. Hollister Reptile Collection
- A private collection of various colubrids, boas and pythons.
information on cages, and heating.
John Skipper Reptiles
- Private breeder of boas, pythons and colubrids.
Just Dum's
- Specializing in breeding Dumeril's Boas.
J.Y. Reptiles
- Serious hobbyist offering captive bred snakes.
KJUN Snakehaven -
Captive breeders of corn, king, milk, rat, and pine snakes. Find
care sheets, and pictures of each breeder snake.
La Vibora - Specializing
in captive bred arboreal pitvipers.
Legless
Beauties - Quality Captive Bred Snakes
MO Reptiles - Cornsnakes
for sale. Care Sheets, Advice for the beginners, Helpful Links,
Pictures of different Corn Snake varieties.
MoreliaSpilota -
Carpet pythons for sale. Captive care, maintenance and breeding
of Carpet Pythons.
Napa Valley Snakes
- Specialized breeders of rare boas and pythons, as well as Asian
ratsnakes.
Ophidiophile
Farms - Specializes in "rare and exceptional ratsnakes" including
a number of Asian ratsnakes.
Ophiological Services
- Selectively bred snakes, resources and information from an industry
breeder.
Paul
Harris - UK Pythons - Specializing in quality captive bred
Australian pythons and locality specific green tree pythons.
Pete Cragg's Critter
Connection - A private collection of captive bred milksnakes
including Sinaloan, Nelson, Honduran and black.
Peter Kahl Reptiles
- Dedicated to the captive breeding of rare boas and pythons;
the originator of the albino boa constrictor, snow boa, and the
piebald ball python.
P.M. Herps - Breeder
of boas, boids and colubrids.
Prairieland
Herpetoculture - Breeder of colubrids and boids.
Private Breeder - Breeder
of pythons and boas, specialising in Burmese and retics.
Quality
Rainbow Boas - Quality captive bred Brazilian rainbow boas
from high orange males.
Ralph Davis Reptiles
- Specializes in quality, investment boas and pythons.
Rattlesnakes
for Sale - Live rattlesnakes and copperheads;Eastern diamondback
rattlesnakes, canebreak rattlesnakes, and tanned rattlesnake skins.
Redding Reptile Breeders
Sand Boa Page - Asian and African sand boas for sale.
Renegade Reptiles
- Breeder of kingsnakes, milksnakes and other colubrids.
Reptiles of RA - Captive
bred womas, albino hognose, designer Hondurans, and several species
of sand boas.
Rosy Boa's Etc...
- Specializing in captive-born, locality-specific rosy boas, kingsnakes
and mountain kingsnakes.
Santa Cruz Reptiles
- Specializing in high quality Suriname, Brazilian and Peruvian
red-tail boas, rosy boas, unique hypomelanistic cape gopher snakes
and other colubrids.
Serpents Lair Reptiles
- Offers captive bred boas, pythons, colubrids and select venomous
reptiles.
Signal Herpetoculture
- Private breeders of green tree pythons (Chondropython / Morelia
viridis) and emerald tree boas (Corallus caninus).
The Snake Keeper - Specializing
in captive propagation of natural and colorful pattern morph ball
pythons.
Snake
Scene - Breeders of assorted boas and pythons.
South Mountain Reptiles
- Large producer of corn snakes in the Midwest.
Strikers Herps - Private
breeder of colubrids, boas and pythons.
Sundial Snakes - Breeders
of captive bred snakes.
Tiny Giants - Breeders
of pythons and boas. Caresheets, and pictures.
TreeViper - Dedicated
to the captive propagation of snakes with a focus in tree vipers
and rare elaphes. Also includes care sheets, recommended readings,
interesting links and available specimens.
Urban Jungles
- Breeder specializing in snakes belonging to the genus Corallus.
Vida Preciosa International, Inc.
- An assortment of boas, colubrids and pythons for sale.
Vivid Reptiles -
Breeder specializing kingsnakes, boas, pythons, ratsnakes. Offers
world wide shipping.
Wayne's World of Snakes
- Breeder offering various captive bred and wild caught snakes.
Zerkle
Reptile Company - Breeders of Asian and European ratsnakes,
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