CARE And Maintenance
Welcome to the HVH care page. We’ve tried to create a comprehensive information center with content targeted for the novice keeper all the way up to the experienced breeder. From the basics of snake care to a detailed review of husbandry practices, from common health problems to detailed species by species care sheets, we hope there is a little here for everyone. Most importantly, though, we hope the information found here can help people keep their snake companions healthy, happy, and stress free!
Why Own a Pet Snake?
- Caring for a pet snake can be a wonderfully rewarding experience, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s what you need to know...
Selecting a Pet Snake
- How you select your pet snake can play a big role in how successful you’ll be. .
A Natural Display
- A great idea, but be prepared...
Housing Your Snake
- Caging Options
- Bredding Options
- Lighting
- Heat Sources
- Temperature Control
Maintaning Your Snake
- Temperatures
- Light Cycles
- Humidity
- Water
- Cleaning
Animal husbandry is the controlled cultivation, management, and production of domestic animals, including improvements of the qualities considered desirable by humans by means of breeding (E. Britannica). For a more detailed discussion of the history of animal husbandry, please click here. Below is some information on husbandry as it relates to pythons.
Getting Started
- The Basics
- Sex Determination
- Strategy
- Cooling Cyles
- Photo Period
- Weather
Breeding Season
- Pairing
- Courtship
- Follicles
- Ovulation
- Palpation
- Ultrasound
- Egg Anatomy
Getting Eggs
- Removing Eggs
- Egg Viability
- Artificial Incubation
- Maternal Incubations
- Handling Eggs
- Egg Hatching
- Neonate Care
Basics
- Medical Resources
- Finding a Vet
- Hygiene
- Symptoms to Watch
General Health Issues
- Feeding / Nutrition
- Stuck Sheds
- Respiratory Infections
- Snake Mites
- Other Parasites
- Bacteria
- Viral Infections
- IBD
