Snake Info

We should clear one thing up right away. Snakes don't actually yawn. But they do open their mouths in a way that looks like yawning to us. So we could call it yawning if we want. And we'll continue to use that word in this article. So why do snakes yawn, or open their mouths wide? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about snake yawning, or mouth … [Read more...] about Why Do Snakes Yawn? (This Might Surprise You)

Florida has 44 species of snakes. But there are only 6 venomous snakes in Florida. Yes, venomous. Not poisonous. So why do we use the word "poisonous" in the title (and occasionally in the article)? Because far more people search for that. Then once they are here, we like to take the opportunity explain that venomous is the correct word. If you already knew that, … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In Florida (All 6 Venomous Species)

Some people might tell you to simply look for photos of rattlesnake eggs on Google. But that is terrible advice in this case. If you've tried it, you already know you won't find any. There is a reason for that. It's the same reason there are no photos of eggs in this article. And it's not that rattlesnakes don't have eggs. They do. But we never get to see … [Read more...] about What Do Rattlesnake Eggs Look Like? (Why No Photos?)

Have you ever run into a copperhead snake in the wild? If so, you may have noticed a common behavior of theirs whenever they feel threatened. Copperheads will shake their tails to warn off potential threats, just like rattlesnakes do. Do copperheads have rattles on the ends of their tails, too, then? Or are they simply shaking a regular tail and not making any … [Read more...] about Do Copperheads Have Rattles? (Everything You Need To Know)

The words 'Boa Constrictor' strike fear in the heart of many. But there is no good reason for this. Even the largest boas have no interest in harming us, much less eating us. They may deliver a painful bite when threatened, but apart from pain and bacteria, the bite poses no real danger. They certainly do not hunt and eat us, unlike what Hollywood would have you … [Read more...] about Types Of Boa Constrictors (Everything You Need To Know)

There are a lot of snakes in Texas. In fact, it is the most snake-infested state in the US. It has 68 different snake species. But most are harmless. Texas certainly has some venomous snakes, but it does not lead the nation in that category. Nevertheless, it has enough of them that you want to take precautions when out in the wilderness during snake season. So, … [Read more...] about When Is Snake Season In Texas? (What You Need To Know)

There are times when your chances of encountering a rattlesnake are much higher. Certain months of the year and certain times of the day. Do you want to go hiking and are hoping to avoid rattlesnakes? Or are you actually hoping to encounter one (for whatever reason)? Either way, it pays to know when rattlesnakes come out. So when do rattlesnakes come out? What … [Read more...] about When Do Rattlesnakes Come Out? (Most Active Times And Months)