Are egg-eating snakes good for beginners?

Are egg-eating snakes good for beginners?

If you dislike the idea of feeding your snake a diet of rodents, this could be the ideal pet snake. Egg-eating snakes are easy to care for and docile once they trust you. They’re non-venomous and toothless, so they can’t bite you. Sourcing eggs to feed your snake can be difficult because chicken eggs are too large.

Are African egg-eating snakes friendly?

Endemic to sub-Saharan African and the Middle East, the egg-eating snake has a pretty wide distribution. They’re often seen living on the edges of forests and savannas where they have easy access to bird nests. Non-venomous and generally docile, these are wonderful pet snakes to own.

How much does an egg eater snake cost?

Quantity

Minimum Qty.	Discount	Cost Per Critter
2+	10% off	$89.99
3-4	15% off	$84.99
5-9	20% off	$79.99
10+	25% off	$74.99

Is it OK to eat snake eggs?

Yes, you can eat snake eggs as long as they are cooked correctly. It’s not much different than cooking and eating a typical chicken egg. Like Chicken eggs, snake eggs are also nutritious and high in protein. They just aren’t quite what you first think of when you think of having eggs for breakfast.

How often should I feed my African egg-eating snake?

Unlike most traditional pets, snakes, in general, don’t eat as often. In the wild, they go for long periods of time without eating. Young pet egg-eating snakes need to be fed every 7 days.

Can you keep egg eating snakes?

There is no need for rodents or lizards when it comes to feeding this snake. It’s easy—nice and tidy—as long as you can supply the right type of eggs to feed it. What’s Available: There is virtually no captive breeding of egg-eating snakes. All that I know of are imported into the U.S. from various African countries.

How do you buy an egg eating snake?

Buy an Egg Eating Snake (Dasypeltis sp.) We have some unique Egg Eating snakes for sale at the lowest prices possible. This species feeds exclusively on eggs, and reaches an adult length of just over three feet. We have quail eggs available in the feeder section.

Where can I find an egg eating snake?

Endemic to sub-Saharan African and the Middle East, the egg-eating snake has a pretty wide distribution. They’re often seen living on the edges of forests and savannas where they have easy access to bird nests. Non-venomous and generally docile, these are wonderful pet snakes to own.

Can a Dasypeltis snake eat chicken eggs?

Dasypeltis species are readily available in the exotic pet trade, but due to their unique dietary needs they can be a challenge to keep in captivity. Most egg-eating snakes never get large enough to consume typical chicken eggs, so smaller ones must be provided, such as finch or quail eggs.

What kind of snake has an egg in its throat?

Common egg-eating snake, Dasypeltis scabra, with an egg in its throat. The specific name, gansi, is in honor of American herpetologist Carl Gans (1923–2009).

How can a snake tell how old an egg is?

With a flick of their tongue, they can sense the egg and can smell exactly how old the embryo is within that egg. They do not like eating an egg that has a small bird inside of it so will ignore those eggs and only eat the fresh ones. – Egg Eating Snake Facts WHAT IS THE EGG EATER NATURAL DEFENSE?

Are egg-eating snakes good pets?

If you wish to keep an egg-eating snake as a pet, it’s crucial that you do your research first and ensure that you can source the right size of eggs for them. If you can do this and are happy to have a nocturnal pet, African egg-eating snakes can make excellent , albeit rather unusual, pets.

Why do snakes eat eggs?

Snakes are notorious for eating chicken eggs. Eggs are a good source of protein for the reptile and are usually easy to sneak from a bird’s nest, especially if the snake is large enough to intimidate the bird into leaving the nest. Fish eggs are also a food source for water snakes.

Do rattlesnakes lay eggs?

Rattlesnakes are ovoviviparous reptiles and give birth every 2 years to babies. Rattlesnakes do not lay eggs. They carry the eggs inside of them and give birth to live young. I personally never knew that rattlesnakes don’t lay eggs but learning this made me want to learn more.