Gordon Wilson

We see snakes as the ultimate predator. Silent, deadly, and to many people, creepy. It is no surprise that a fear of snakes is such a common fear in humans. But snakes are actually far more afraid of us than we are of them. In fact, they are afraid of a great many things. Cats are also ferocious predators. Are snakes afraid of cats, then? Or is it the other way … [Read more...] about Are Snakes Afraid Of Cats? (This May Surprise You)

First off: snakes are venomous, not poisonous. But more people search for poisonous snakes in California than for the word "venomous". Hence the incorrect word in the title. Second, there is really only one venomous snake in California: the Rattlesnake. But there are 7 different species of rattlesnake in the state. Two of those have subspecies, for a total of … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In California (All 9 And How To Identify Them)

Do you have a pet milk snake, or are considering getting one? Or are you simply curious about what milk snakes eat? I ask, because the answer to the question at hand will differ, depending on whether you are asking about milksnakes in the wild or in captivity. The milk snake diet varies greatly in the wild. What they eat depends primarily on the habitat. But in … [Read more...] about What Do Milk Snakes Eat? (And What To Feed In Captivity)

Do you have a pet python, or are considering one? Or are you simply curious? Because what pythons eat differs in the wild and in captivity. In the wild, they tend to eat whatever they can get into their grasp. In captivity, many of the things they eat in the wild are less than optimal, to put it mildly. It is best to feed them healthy and convenient … [Read more...] about What Do Pythons Eat? (In The Wild And In Captivity)

First, I want to clear something up. People commonly ask: are milk snakes poisonous? But that is the wrong word. Snakes are not poisonous. They are venomous. Poisonous refers to you ingesting a toxin, while venomous refers to the toxin being injected into you. That is what snakes do. But do milk snakes do it. Are they venomous? Keep reading to learn whether … [Read more...] about Are Milk Snakes Poisonous? (Why This Is The Wrong Question)

Knowing the difference between these three snakes could save your life. That's because one of them is highly venomous, while the other two are harmless. But they all look similar. Luckily, there are key differences between the coral snake vs king snake vs milk snake. If you know what to look for, you can easily tell them apart. Keep reading to learn what sets … [Read more...] about Coral Snake Vs King Snake Vs Milk Snake (Differences & Similarities)

Rattlesnakes get a bad rap. Many view them as killers. And there is some truth to that. If you are a rodent. But rattlesnakes have no interest in killing us humans. Quite the opposite. They do their best to avoid us. But if you startle a rattlesnake, it may feel it has no option but to strike. That is how people get bitten. This danger is the reason most … [Read more...] about Where Do Rattlesnakes Live? (States With The Most And Those With None)

We've all seen the photos. A fairly thin snake swallowing some huge prey many times its own girth. Amazing. I myself have choked on peas. If I tried to swallow something larger than my head, it would not go well. Does it every go badly for snakes? Can a snake choke, and even die, because its eyes were too big for its mouth? Keep reading to learn if snakes can … [Read more...] about Can A Snake Choke? (Plus Regurgitation And Bursting)

Snakes are fascinating creatures. And just as much as they are fascinating, they are also mysterious. Most people don't really know all that much about them. Even researchers are continually learning new things about snakes. One question many have is: do snakes give off carbon dioxide? If you look at them, it can seem like they don't breathe at all. This is … [Read more...] about Do Snakes Give Off Carbon Dioxide? (Snake Breathing Demystified)