Snakes
Python regius
Ball Python, normal
Non-venomous, constrictor
Native to Africa, these are non-venomous constrictors and likely among the most popular pet snakes due to their manageable size and peaceful demeanor
Python regius
Ball Python, pied
Non-venomous, constrictor
A popular genetic trait in ball pythons is pied which gives this characteristic pattern splotching.
Morelia viridis
Green Tree Python, Aru
Non-venomous, constrictor
known for their trademark bright green appearance and coiling their perches, these arboreal snakes often get a bad reputation as difficult to handle but they simply require different handling techniques and can be a joy to work with safely.
Python bivittatus
Burmese Python, albino
Non-venomous, constrictors
These are among the largest snakes in the world reaching 18ft in length and are heavy-bodied snakes. They are popular as pets due to their naturally calmer demeanor than some other species.
Malayopython Reticulatus
Reticulated Python, Purple Tiger
Non-venomous, constrictors
Holding the title of longest snake species on the planet, these snakes often reach over 20ft long and over 150lbs. They are highly intelligent and are becoming popular with reptile keepers due to the level they can be socialized to and their impressive size.
Heterodon nasicus
Western Hognose
Rear-fang venomous
Although these commonly kept colubrid snakes are venomous with fixed rear fangs, their venom is rarely medically significant to humans. They are known for their unique behavior of playing dead when frightened and can be very defensive in captivity, but a well socialized hognose can be a very easily manageable snake that will typically max out around 2-3 ft.
Hybrid Morelia spilota cheynei / Morelia viridis
Jagpondro, Jaguar carpet python / Green Tree Python
non-venomous constrictor
This unique animal is among the most beautiful snakes in the collection. Hybrids of this type are rare and although she is healthy, the jaguar morph gene troubles her with neurological issues that impact her muscle tone and balance. She was taken in from a collector of rare snakes who had to rehome her collection for health reasons and she has since found a home with us.
Lampropeltis getula floridana
Florida Kingsnake
non-venomous colubrid
Kingsnakes are excellent pets to keep with simple husbandry requirements and a voracious appetite these energetic snakes will typically grow between 3-5ft.
Boa Imperator
Common Boa (BCI)
non-venomous constrictor
Boa Imperators are excellent mid-size snakes to keep for those folks that enjoy working with larger animals but don’t want to wrestle an 18ft snake. Reaching an average of 6-7 ft which is smaller than their relative the red tail boa, they can be very easy to manage although their natural posture always appears as if htey are about to strike
Morelia spilota cheynei
Jungle Carpet Python
non-venomous constrictor
This Australian constrictor is a semi-arboreal species that has about the same reputation as boas for being “unpredictable”, but it’s an undeserved reputation. Although these snakes can be highly active, proper handling can make them perfectly safe to work with.
Opheodrys aestivus
Rough Green Snake
non-venomous colubrid
Commonly found here in North Carolina, these communal snakes are entertaining to watch, highly energetic insectivores who typically reach about 2ft in length. Completely harmless these can make great display animals.
Lampropeltis annulata
Mexican Milksnake
non-venomous colubrid
Masters of mimicry, these milksnakes take on the same colors and patterns of the deadly coral snake. These are much like the king snakes to keep, energetic and easy to keep these gorgeous snakes are great to keep and work with.
Malayopython Reticulatus
Reticulated Python, Motley
Non-venomous, constrictors
Holding the title of longest snake species on the planet, these snakes often reach over 20ft long and over 150lbs. They are highly intelligent and are becoming popular with reptile keepers due to the level they can be socialized to and their impressive size.
Malayopython Reticulatus
Reticulated Python, Lavender Albino
Non-venomous, constrictors
Holding the title of longest snake species on the planet, these snakes often reach over 20ft long and over 150lbs. They are highly intelligent and are becoming popular with reptile keepers due to the level they can be socialized to and their impressive size.
Python molurus pimbura
Sri Lankan Python
Non-venomous, constrictors
Recently given it’s own species, these are a locality Indian Rock Python that, much like locality reticulated pythons, don’t grow as large as their local counterparts. This is ours names Silent Bob, who has become a bit of a celebrity for his recorded handling sessions bringing him from a terrified biter to a calm, handleable snake that’s a joy to work with.