You may have noticed an absence of snakes in the winter. It makes sense. Snakes are cold-blooded animals, like all reptiles. They do not have the ability to generate their own body heat. Instead, they use the environment to maintain a healthy temperature. In the winter, the external temperatures are too low. If exposed to winter temperatures for too long, snakes … [Read more...] about Where Do Snakes Go In The Winter?
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Fox Snake Vs Bull Snake (Which Makes The Better Pet?)
I doubt you're trying to distinguish fox snakes from bull snakes by their appearance. You don't need help with that. These two snake species look very different. They 're also different in behavior and temperament. In other words: they're easy to tell apart in every way. But if you're trying to decide which of these two would make a better pet, the answer is not so … [Read more...] about Fox Snake Vs Bull Snake (Which Makes The Better Pet?)
How Fast Can A Snake Slither? (And Which Are Fastest)
The good thing is: you can always run away from a venomous snake and be fine. Or can you? We've all seen the movie where some poor shmuck stumbles on a snake and tries to run away, only to have it fly across the ground and catch him. Or one of the documentaries about the black mamba and its legendary speed. But are there really snakes species that can outrun a … [Read more...] about How Fast Can A Snake Slither? (And Which Are Fastest)
Do Snakes Have Legs? (And Other Common Questions)
Snakes are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For example, most people fear them. They think they are dangerous killers. Much of this is down to the stories we tell about snakes, but they are purely fiction. Snakes mean us no harm and prefer to avoid us altogether. They only strike if threatened. And there are many other unknowns when it comes … [Read more...] about Do Snakes Have Legs? (And Other Common Questions)
How Often Do Snakes Shed? (Plus Amazing Facts About Shedding)
Shedding time is stressful and uncomfortable for snakes. And it can be the same for snake owners, if they don't know what to expect and what to do to help. We'll cover everything you need to know about snakes, beginning with the question that originally brought you here: how often to snakes shed? It is impossible to answer this with an exact time frame, since it … [Read more...] about How Often Do Snakes Shed? (Plus Amazing Facts About Shedding)
Snake Island (7 Crazy Facts About Brazil’s Ilha Da Queimada Grande)
Even if you want to visit, you can't. But who would want to? True to its name, Snake Island is home to a large population of snakes. And little else. Specifically, it is home to the deadly and endangered Golden Lancehead viper. \With an incredibly fast-acting and deadly venom that can melt skin, this in one snake you're best off avoiding. In fact, you're best off … [Read more...] about Snake Island (7 Crazy Facts About Brazil’s Ilha Da Queimada Grande)
When Do Snakes Hibernate? (And Everything Else About Brumation)
Snakes are reptiles. As such, they are cold-blooded and can not regulate their body temperature internally. They need to rely on external heat sources, like the sun, to raise their body temperature. And if it gets too high, they need to find a cool spot to lower it. If the ambient temperature gets too cold and there is no heat source they can use to raise their body … [Read more...] about When Do Snakes Hibernate? (And Everything Else About Brumation)
Facts About Snakes (14 Amazing Snake Facts You Won’t Believe)
Snakes are amazing creatures. We humans have feared them, and been fascinated by them, throughout our entire history. You'd think, then, that we know everything there is to know about these creatures. But we don't. In fact, there are an incredible number of facts about snakes we don't know. The 14 snake facts presented below are obviously not unknown, or we would … [Read more...] about Facts About Snakes (14 Amazing Snake Facts You Won’t Believe)
How Do Snakes Mate? (Warning: You May Be Sorry You Asked!)
The sex life of snakes is fascinating. And complicated. It turns out that different species differ greatly in how their sex organs are shaped, in how they give birth and in how they care for their young (which is generally not at all). Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of all are the male hemipenes. We'll get into much more detail later, but here are some … [Read more...] about How Do Snakes Mate? (Warning: You May Be Sorry You Asked!)
Burmese Python: Pet Snake Or Bad Idea?
Most people should not own a Burmese python as a pet. They get very large (up to 20 feet long) and require a lot of time, space, money and patience to care for. Plus they live for over 20 years. Many owners end up abandoning their in the wild, because they can't handle the responsibility. For that reason, we encourage you to think long and hard about getting one. And … [Read more...] about Burmese Python: Pet Snake Or Bad Idea?