Snake Info

Green and yellow snakes are stunning. And some of them are deadly, most notably the infamous and highly venomous green mamba. Green snakes live on all continents, but yellow snakes are more rare. If you saw a green or yellow snake and are wondering what it is, you are in the right place. We'll cover the most common yellow and green snakes below, especially the … [Read more...] about Green And Yellow Snakes (Everything You Need To Know)

Coral snakes are a member of the cobra family. They are the only member of that family to live in North America and one of only 4 types of venomous snakes in the United States. In fact, there are only 21 poisonous snakes in the US period. 16 of them are rattlesnake species, two are copperheads, one is a cottonmouth, and two are coral snakes. Where do coral snakes … [Read more...] about How Poisonous Are Coral Snakes?

Reticulated python teeth hold no venom. But they can still do some damage. If you suffer a reticulated python bite and the snake detaches itself, the slender fangs scarcely leave a scar. But if the snake is forcefully removed, the wounds can be much more severe, thanks to the curved teeth. The snake usually bites as a form of defense. If it intends on making a … [Read more...] about Reticulated Python Bite (How Dangerous Are Those Teeth Really?)

Most of the snakes on our planet are non-venomous. Australia is the only place that has more venomous than non-venomous snakes. Despite being in the vast minority, it's the venomous snakes that scare us. So naturally, we want to be able to identify them. We've been told that colorful snakes tend to be venomous. So it only makes sense to wonder if corn snakes are … [Read more...] about Are Corn Snakes Venomous?

Snakes are long and thin, with their mouth being the only apparent opening. So how do snakes lay eggs? Well, it's not through their mouths. They actually do have a another opening, which they use to urinate, defecate and for sexual reproduction. The females also use this opening to lay eggs. But only some females. Not all species have eggs. And some actually have … [Read more...] about How Do Snakes Lay Eggs? (Amazing Facts That Will Blow Your Mind)

Snakes poop differently. Well, differently from us anyway. They digest food the same way we do. But how do snakes poop? They poop like birds! That means the poop and pee out of the same opening, which is called the cloaca. It is located at the base of the snake’s tail. Since snakes excrete both solid and liquid waste from the same place, their poop can look a … [Read more...] about How Do Snakes Poop? (Watch The Videos At Your Own Risk!)

Let's just get this out of the way. Have you seen the movie Anaconda? It's fiction. Here's your first anaconda fact: while they are giants, these snakes are not the man-eating monsters Hollywood would have you believe. In the movie, a documentary film crew journeys deep into the Amazon rainforest in search of Shirishama Indians, when they encounter a giant snake … [Read more...] about Anaconda Facts (10 Amazing Facts About Anaconda Snakes)

I'm sure at some point you've heard: "There are no snakes in Hawaii." Well, that's not true. And yet, it also is. Confusing? Don't worry, it will make perfect sense in about 4 sentences. We'll answer the main question and also dive into everything else you need to know about snakes in Hawaii. Because, it turns out, it's a pretty complicated issue.   Are … [Read more...] about Are There Snakes In Hawaii? (And How They Threaten The Entire Island Chain)

Good or bad, snakes evoke an emotional response. Some people are deathly afraid of them. Most prefer to give them a wide berth. A minority of us love them and welcome them into our homes. We understand that snakes mean us no harm. If they attack, they do so out of fear, not maliciousness. But even knowing that, many people have an automatic fear response upon seeing a … [Read more...] about Why Are People Afraid Of Snakes? (And How To Overcome Ophidiophobia)