How To Get Your Hognose Snake to Start Eating Again By Nick Helble In recent years, we've had an ever-increasing number of hognose keepers contact us here at Reptilinks who are very concerned about their hognose snake diet.  This holds true in the case of newly acquired baby hognose snakes, as well as subadult and adult animals. Most of these individuals are new to reptile keeping or new to keeping hognose in general.  To help provide insight into proper hognose snake feeding, keep reading for a brief description of the most commonly kept species of hognose, their behavioral te ..read more

Comparing Ball Pythons to Other Popular Pet Reptiles Many reptile lovers consider ball pythons a fantastic first pet for many reasons. From their temperament, the minimal amount of care required compared to other pets, and their surprisingly long life span, it’s clear why the ball python has been able to acquire this reputation.  But how do ball pythons compare to other pet reptiles, such as tegus, hognose snakes, and bearded dragons? Should you get a ball python over these other creatures? If you’re thinking about getting a ball python as a pet, you have to consider whether you can provi ..read more

Answering Questions About Ball Python Care In many ways, keeping reptiles as pets is easier than raising a dog or cat. But even (relatively) low-maintenance pets like ball pythons have needs that must be met in order to ensure they live happy and healthy lives. If you’ve considered adding a ball python to your family or you’re curious about ball python care, you’ve probably asked a few of these questions. So let me save you some time by answering them! Are ball pythons venomous? Ball pythons don’t have fangs and are non venomous. A ball python bite will typically only last a few seconds and ca ..read more

17 Frequently Asked Questions About Hognose Snake Care  By Nick Helble Although they aren’t currently the most popular choice of pet, more and more reptile enthusiasts are becoming interested in raising a hognose snake. Truthfully, there’s a lot to love about these underrated members of the snake family: their upturned nose, their wide and goofy grin, and the adorable way they play dead like a puppy. But why are hognose snakes the way they are? What’s the purpose of their unusual features and characteristics? And how do you take care of a hognose snake pet? We’ve collected answers t ..read more

By Mike Stapley We’ve all encountered the naysayers who, without any direct knowledge of Reptilinks, accuse those who use them of not providing adequate nutrition for our reptiles. One of the most frequent claims made by the skeptics is that Reptilinks aren’t “natural” and that it is best to provide snakes and other reptiles with diets closely matching their natural wild diet. Particularly for snakes, this claim is dubious at best. For starters, the exclusive rodent diet most captive snakes enjoy does not mimic the realities of life in the wild. The assumption that Reptilinks are not a su ..read more