Reptiles

Snakes

10 species

From beginner-friendly corn snakes to the regal ball python — find your perfect serpent.

African House Snake

African House Snake

Boaedon capensis

Beginner

A slender, mostly nocturnal southern African constrictor that is usually manageable but needs an escape-proof enclosure, a measured heat gradient, and careful feeding.

Boa Constrictor

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Expert

A large, powerful snake known for its constricting method of subduing prey, usually reaching lengths of 6 to 10 feet.

Carpet Python

Carpet Python

Morelia spilota

Expert

A medium to large snake known for its stunning color patterns and adaptability to various habitats, typically growing to 6 to 10 feet long.

Eastern King Snake

Eastern King Snake

Lampropeltis getula

Expert

A medium-sized snake known for its striking black and white bands, native to the southeastern United States.

Green Tree Python

Green Tree Python

Morelia viridis

Expert

A strikingly beautiful snake that spends most of its life in trees, known for its vibrant green color and unique coiling behavior.

Milk Snake

Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Intermediate

A colorful snake with red, black, and white bands, known for its mimicry of the venomous coral snake.

Reticulated Python

Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

Expert

One of the longest snake species in the world, known for its intricate patterns and impressive size, often exceeding 20 feet.

Rough Green Snake

Rough Green Snake

Opheodrys aestivus

Intermediate

A slender, diurnal, insect-eating North American snake best kept as a low-handling display animal in a densely planted arboreal enclosure.

Western Hognose Snake

Western Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Intermediate

A small, stout, day-active North American snake known for burrowing, dramatic defensive displays, and rear-fanged venom that is usually mild but can occasionally cause medically significant reactions.