Discover the World of Snake Species

Your ultimate guide to snakes species, care, conservation, and breeders.

Welcome to SnakeEstate

Be very careful, there are a lot of snakes that bite on this site.

What is a Snake?

Snake (noun): A legless, elongated reptile belonging to the suborder Serpentes, characterized by its scaly skin and flexible, unsegmented body. Snakes can be found in a wide range of habitats, from tropical rainforests to arid deserts.

What is an Estate?

Estate (noun): A vast expanse of land, often with significant natural or cultivated features, representing a place of permanence and growth. SnakeEstate, a place where enthusiasts, breeders, and curious minds can explore the world of serpents.

Where Pet Snakes Take the Spotlight

While thousands of snake species exist, most are unknown, unkept, or inaccessible to everyday keepers. SnakeEstate focuses on the species that matter to you — the ones commonly kept as pets, loved by hobbyists, and searched by curious minds. We spotlight the most popular and occasionally kept snakes, with a few rare gems mixed in — not as a scientific archive, but as a user-friendly guide for real-world snake lovers.
Segment Estimate Notes
Commonly kept as pets ~150–250 species These snakes are legally sold, bred in captivity, and appear frequently in reptile expos, online stores, and enthusiast discussions.
Occasionally kept / niche ~250–500 species Somewhat rarer in the pet trade but still kept by enthusiasts. Includes exotic colubrids, rear-fanged species, or lesser-known boas.
Never kept / not viable ~2,000+ species Most snakes are not kept due to venom, size, legal restrictions, rarity, or unsuitable husbandry needs.

🧬 How Are Snakes Classified?

All snakes follow the same biological structure until things get specific.
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  • Kingdom: Animalia – All animals
  • Phylum: Chordata – Animals with a spinal cord
  • Subphylum: Vertebrata – Creatures with backbones
  • Class: Reptilia – Cold-blooded, scaly animals
  • Order: Squamata – Lizards & snakes
  • Suborder: Serpentes – All snakes

From there, snakes split into families, genera, and species:

  • Family – Like Boas (Boidae), Pythons (Pythonidae), Vipers (Viperidae)
  • Genus & Species – Specific snakes like Boa constrictor or Python regius
  • Subspecies – Regional variants, e.g. Boa constrictor occidentalis (Argentine Boa)

🐍 What About Common Names?

While snakes are scientifically classified using Latin names like Boa constrictor occidentalis, most enthusiasts, breeders, and hobbyists refer to snakes by their common names — like Argentine Boa.
Common names are:
  • Easier to remember and pronounce
  • Widely used in the pet trade and online communities
  • Helpful for identifying snakes at a glance

However, they’re not always consistent. The same species might have different common names depending on region, morph, or context — which is why scientific names are still important for accuracy.

Snake Species & Subspecies

Explore the World of Snakes – Find Your Favorite Species and Get Bit.

🐍 Hang Tight, We're Ssssssslithering Toward Something Big! 🐍

Thank you for visiting SnakeEstate. We’re thrilled you’ve slithered by and appreciate your patience as we work on creating a fang-tastic shopping experience just for you.

Right now, our shop is still in the works, and let’s just say it’s taking a bit longer than a python digesting its meal! But don’t worry—we’re shedding the old and bringing in the new to create a space full of sssuperb products that every snake and reptile enthusiast will adore.

From snake-themed accessories to reptile care essentials, we’re crafting a collection that’s worth the wait. So, stay coiled and check back soon—you won’t want to miss what we have in store (literally)!

In the meantime, feel free to explore our encyclopedia and slither through the wealth of knowledge we offer. We promise to make your next visit hiss-torically good!

Thanks for your patience and support. We’re sssso excited to share this journey with you!

Warm regards,
The SnakeEstate Team 🐍