🎉 Grand Opening: Back to the Branch + House Snake Care Guide
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Back to the Branch, your new hub for conservation-focused reptiles and arachnids! 🐍 Our mission is to preserve vulnerable species, educate enthusiasts, and provide ethically bred, healthy animals for your collections.
To celebrate, we’re kicking off our weekly blog series with a spotlight on one of our favorites: House Snakes (Lamprophis sp.). Each week, we’ll explore a different species—covering care tips, breeding insights, and conservation facts—so you can enjoy and learn about these amazing animals while supporting our preservation mission.
🏡 Spotlight: House Snake Care Guide
House snakes are docile, hardy, and beginner-friendly, making them a great choice for hobbyists and educators alike. Here’s everything you need to know to provide a happy, healthy home:
Housing:
- Enclosure: 30 gallon tanks or EcoFlex 36"
- Substrate: Aspen shavings, or coconut chips / fiber / bioactive
- Hides: Provide at least 2–3 hides to help your snake feel secure
- Temperature: 78–85°F (25–29°C) with a slightly warmer basking area
- Humidity: 40–60%, moderate to prevent respiratory issues
Feeding:
- Diet: Appropriately sized mice about 10% of the snakes weight
- Frequency: Babies & Juveniles every 5–7 days, adults every 7–14 days
- Water: Always provide fresh water and remove uneaten food promptly
Behavior & Handling:
- Generally calm and easy to handle
- Crepuscular/nocturnal activity patterns
- Wash hands before and after handling to reduce stress
Health Tips:
- Keep the enclosure clean and provide proper hides one on both the hot and cool side
- Monitor for shedding problems or respiratory issues
- House snakes thrive in low-stress environments
🌱 Why Our House Snakes Are Special
Every house snake at Back to the Branch is:
- Captive bred for health, consistency, and temperament
- Part of a conservation-focused breeding program
- Raised in low-stress environments with careful monitoring
By choosing one of our snakes, you’re not just getting a healthy, friendly animal—you’re helping us preserve important locale genetics and reduce wild collection pressure.
✨ Stay Tuned
We’ll be publishing a new blog every week, featuring different species in our collection. From exotic Ball Pythons to locale-specific house snakes, each post will include:
- Care and husbandry tips
- Feeding and behavior insights
- Conservation notes and breeding information
Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter or check back weekly so you don’t miss a single update!
Celebrate Our Grand Opening!
To mark this milestone, we invite you to explore our available animals and join our mission to preserve, protect, and educate. Every purchase supports ethical breeding and conservation initiatives.
Stay connected, learn weekly, and become part of our growing community of reptile enthusiasts!