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  • Calcium, D3, and More: Do Snakes Need Supplements?

    Calcium, D3, and More: Do Snakes Need Supplements?

    When it comes to reptile care, supplements are a hot topic. For lizards and turtles, calcium and vitamin D3 are essential additions to their diet. But snakes are a different story. Do they need supplements at all? The Natural Diet...

  • King Snake & Rat Snake Diets: Nutrition and Feeding Guide

    King Snake & Rat Snake Diets: Nutrition and Feeding Guide

    Wild Diets of King and Rat Snakes King snakes and rat snakes are versatile hunters. In the wild, king snakes consume rodents, birds, reptiles, and even other snakes, while rat snakes primarily feed on rodents, eggs, and birds. Their varied...

  • Hognose Snake Diet & Nutrition: What to Feed in Captivity

    Hognose Snake Diet & Nutrition: What to Feed in Captivity

    Hognose Snakes in the Wild Hognose snakes are small, charismatic colubrids known for their upturned snouts and dramatic defensive displays. In the wild, they are generalist predators with a unique preference for amphibians. Many hognose snakes consume toads, frogs, lizards,...

  • Corn Snake Diet & Feeding Guide: Nutrition in Captivity

    Corn Snake Diet & Feeding Guide: Nutrition in Captivity

    Corn Snake Diet in the Wild Corn snakes are one of the most common pet snakes and are naturally found in the southeastern United States. In the wild, their diet is varied, including rodents, birds, amphibians, and reptile eggs. This...