I should like to point out that you should NEVER freeze snakes to euthanise them and you should NEVER refrigerate a snake purely for the purpose of taking their picture.

There is some good info, but that is strongly outweighed by the ludicrous examples listed above.


A MUST HAVE!   January 8, 2005
 3 out of 5 found this review helpful

I wont list the contents of this books as its already been done well! I just wanted to say that this is one of the most facinating and funny books Ive ever read! This book will highly amuse you, and at the same time you'll learn lots of things youve always wanted to know anout snakes and lizards, that no other book has told you. I couldnt reccomend this more! :)


I couldn't put this down   March 15, 2002
 4 out of 7 found this review helpful

Packed with useful and carefully selected information put together in a lighthearted and easy to read format.


A "must have" for snake keepers or potential snake keepers   June 26, 1999
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

Ths is a fun book to read if you have any interest in snakes, and a vital part of your library if you keep snakes, or contemplate keeping them. There are lots of "how I do it" tips from experienced snake owners that aren't found in most other snake care books, such as how to safely transport your snake with you in a car, or how to keep your snake cage cool during a heat wave. These helpful hints and fascinating facts are written in a lively manner, with a lot of humor. While the sections are short so you can consider it "bite-sized" reading, I found it hard to put the book down before the last page.


Fun & fascinating info for snake (& lizard) lovers   June 25, 1999
 30 out of 31 found this review helpful

A preview of the fascinating secrets for snake owners and snake lovers (and there's lots of great facts inside for lizard lovers too!)

Ten ways to get snakes to "like" you more * Dirty tricks of snake sellers * Do snakes like music? * What snakes really think-and think of you * Do snakes have feelings? * Ways to save money on supplies * How to tame and train a snake * Do snakes like cats and dogs? * What snakes can see, hear, smell, and "say" * How snakes make love * 10 mistakes owners make * Can a snake watch TV? * 4 tips for making snakes eat * Tricks for opening your snake's mouth * Can you catch mites from your snakes? * How to sex your snake * A simple way to get most snakes to release you * How to tell your neighbors that you have a snake * Getting your landlord to let you have a snake * Find a lost snake * Are sliding doors safe? * The best substrate * Do snakes like each other? * How smart are snakes? * How long can snakes remember? * Shipping a snake * Turning a wild snake into a captive one * The answer to legal questions for snake owners * 5 tricks to avoiding being bitten * Helping fat, constipated or shedding snakes * Amazing records, unusual snakes * What to expect when your snake is expecting * Fascinating facts about venomous snakes * Do snakes really go for babies? * The worst place to get bitten by a snake * Should you name your snake * How to give a snake away * The long and short of measuring snakes * How to travel with a dangerous snake * Euthanizing a snake humanely * Are devenomized snakes safe? * Snake "chastity belts" * Is sphagnum moss dangerous? * Could your snake start a fire? * Protecting your pet from earthquakes * How to tell one snake from another * What's wrong with the movie Anaconda * 2-headed snakes * How to tell if your snake likes to be petted * The world's rarest snake * Snake yawning * How snakes eat prey-including people* And much more!