Jeff Jensen
Reptile Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (12)
The Key Differences Between a King Snake and a Coral Snake
A simple guide to identifying coral & king snakes The venomous coral snake has a non-venomous look-alike called the scarlet king snake. Luckily, these snakes have key differences that make it easy to tell them apart. For...
How to
Build a Relationship with Your Snake
Pet snakes make great low maintenance pets, but they don’t bond with their owner the same way a dog or cat would. If you want to make your snake comfortable with you, then all you need to do is let it be familiar with ...
How to
Care for Your Lizard
Lizards are beautiful, fascinating reptiles, and many species make wonderful pets. If you've recently brought home a lizard, you're probably wondering how exactly to take care of them so they're happy and healthy. We've ...
Baby Copperhead Snake Identification: 6 Things to Look For
''Learn how to distinguish baby copperheads from other snakes so you can stay safe''The copperhead snake is a venomous species of snake, a pit viper native to the Eastern region of North America that gets its name from i...
How to
Care for a Texas Spiny Lizard
The Texas spiny lizard is a fairly common yet beautiful lizard inhabiting the drier regions of southern North America. Though not typically sold commercially, if you live in Texas, it’s possible to find Texas spiny liz...
How to Help Your Snake Shed
A guide to making your snake comfortable when they shed Snakes shed regularly throughout their life to enable growth. Shedding usually takes about one to two weeks. Although this is a completely natural process, there ar...
How to
Tame Snakes
Snakes can be great pets for those who take the time to learn how to properly care for them. They can even become tame, allowing you to hold them on a regular basis. However, not all snakes start off tame. Some snakes...
How to
Get Rid of Mites on Snakes
Mites are a common parasite which can transmit bacteria and viruses between reptiles such as snakes. To get rid of mites on snakes, soak the snake in a povidone-iodine solution daily until the mites disappear. While the ...
How to
Pick up a Snake
Snakes are a type of legless reptile found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. If you see a snake in your yard or in a public place (anywhere people might be exposed to danger), call animal control imm...
How to
Build a Snake Cage
If you are interested in owning a reptile such as a snake for a pet, the first thing you'll need is an enclosure to house the animal. You can purchase an enclosure from a pet store, or you can build your own at home. You...
How to
Care for Green Anole Lizards
A delightful small lizard, the green anole (''Anolis carolinensis'') makes a popular choice for a reptile pet. They're the kind of pet that will entertain you with their busy antics during the day and their beautiful col...
How to
Play With a Pet Snake
Snakes can make great pets. They are interesting to observe and they can be relatively low-maintenance. There are ways that you can interact and have fun with your snake. It's important to remember that snakes are not ve...
