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San Francisco Garter Snake: This subspecies is considered endangered and is protected by federal law in the U.S. As such it cannot be legally kept or sold without special permits. It is occasionally available in the European market as captive-bred specimens. More >> |
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Scarlet Kingsnake: The scarlet kingsnake is considered a full species, Lampropeltis elapsoides, by many herpetologists.
Considered one of the most challenging kingsnakes to keep because of its small size and the difficulty of finding proper food, scarlet kingsnakes are also notorious escape artists. More >> |
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Sea Snake: Few zoos or individuals have had much success keeping sea kraits for long, as they need large pools of warm salt water as well as rocks and other dry areas on which to bask. More >> |
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Sidewinder: Widely known because of the erect scales over its eyes and distinctive sidewinding movement across loose sand, this little rattlesnake can be difficult to adapt to the terrarium. More >> |
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Sinaloan Milk Snake: A big, beautiful milk snake, this is one of the most popular snakes for beginning keepers because it is so easy to care for. Specimens must be kept singly because of the risk of a larger snake eating a smaller one, as is the case for all Lampropeltis species. More >> |
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South Florida Kingsnake: The South Florida kingsnake is known as the palest of the kingsnakes, as it occurs in a "bone" or lemon-yellow coloration.
Cages should be escape proof, complete with water and hiding area. More >> |
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Spectacled Cobra: Herpetologists recently have recognized two full species from within the old Naja naja: Naja kaouthia, the monocellate cobra, found from southeastern India to Thailand and Malaysia; and Naja naja proper, the Indian spectacled cobra, found in Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. More >> |
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Spotted Python: The spotted python requires clean enclosures with good ventilation. Most snakes will climb if branches or platforms are provided. Hide boxes should also be provided. All captive snakes require fresh water to drink in bowls made of nonporous materials. More >> |
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St. Helena Mountain Kingsnake: The St. More >> |
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