Key Points: Lemon sharks typically measure between 8-10 feet long, with the longest recorded being a whopping 12 feet long. They can weigh up to 500 lbs. Some lemon sharks… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Kellianne Matthews is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on anthrozoology, conservation, human-animal relationships, and animal behavior. Kellianne has been writing and researching animals for over ten years and has decades of hands-on experience working with a variety of different animals. She holds a Master’s Degree from Brigham Young University, which she earned in 2017.
A resident of Utah, Kellianne enjoys creating, analyzing movies, and hanging out with her dog and cats.
Key Points: Lemon sharks typically measure between 8-10 feet long, with the longest recorded being a whopping 12 feet long. They can weigh up to 500 lbs. Some lemon sharks… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
The Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is a formidable predator with a large and powerful body. In fact, it is one of the largest rattlesnake species, and one of the heaviest venomous… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
The mud snake is a boldly colored nonvenomous snake endemic to the southeastern United States. These eye-catching snakes are secretive and rarely seen, digging deep burrows through the mud in… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
The Eastern indigo snake is one of the most incredible and beautiful snakes in the United States, with rows of lustrous black scales that shine iridescent in the sunlight. Not… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Snakes are not generally the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of New York. Instead, they usually think of “The Big Apple,” skyscrapers, congested traffic, and… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: There are five species of flying snakes: the golden tree snake, Moluccan flying snake, paradise tree snake, Sri Lankan flying snake, and banded flying snake. Predominantly found in… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
If you struggle with arachnophobia, coming across a cane spider in Hawaii might turn your tropical vacation into a nightmare. However, despite their large size, extraordinary hunting skills, and speed,… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Illinois has a wide range of diverse wildlife, including 38 different species of snakes. Unfortunately, 11 of these snake species are threatened or endangered in Illinois, primarily due to habitat… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Pablo Escobar, one of the most notorious and wealthiest criminals in history, left behind a very complicated legacy after his death. He was responsible for nearly 4,000 deaths and a… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
The hot and humid climate of Florida, combined with its thick and lush vegetation, make this state a paradise for snakes. Florida is home to 46 different species of snakes,… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
The color red can be both astoundingly beautiful as well as daring and dangerous. An animal with red coloring is often a warning to stay away. While some animals use… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
As the light fades and dusk approaches outside the Kantemó Cave in Mexico, its inhabitants begin to stir. When darkness finally falls, hundreds of thousands of bats swarm through the… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points The swamp territory of Louisiana is the perfect habitat for many snake species. Venomous and nonvenomous snakes live in Louisiana. Rattlesnakes in the state include the timber rattlesnake,… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: The Entelodont, the largest prehistoric pig to inhabit North America in the Eocene Period, could grow up to the size of a Clydesdale horse, with a weight up… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: The "American Hippo Bill" of 1910 would've introduced hippopotamuses into the Mississippi River. The bill was to be a solution to two problems: a meat shortage and controlling… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: While the Western Pygmy Rattlesnake does not live on the extreme eastern border of Arkansas, and the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake lives only in West-Central Arkansas, the Timber Rattlesnake… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
For many people, snakes are frightening enough on land, but what about a snake swimming in the water? Better yet, how about hundreds of snakes on the prowl, swimming through… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
The uncharted depths of the ocean have always sparked curiosity in the human imagination—what really lives so far below the surface? What strange creatures can exist in such a cold,… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Washington is not a state known for its abundant snake population, even though it is home to more than 11 species of snakes. Snakes in Washington are generally shy and… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Spiders are not usually in the running for the most “beautiful animal” or “cutest creature” in the world. In fact, there are many people who fear spiders and struggle to… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Alabama is a relatively warm state, providing an exceptional home for at least 43 species of snakes. With so many snakes, it is understandable why many people may fear or… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points Out of 15 snake species found in the state of Oregon, only two are venomous. Venomous snakes in Oregon include the western rattlesnake and the Northern Pacific rattlesnake.… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: Pit vipers, like rattlesnakes, have heat-sensing pit organs on their faces, between the eyes and nostrils. The timber rattlesnake is one of the most dangerous snakes in the… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points California is the state with the second-highest number of rattlesnake species in the U.S., with 12 different types. The western diamondback rattlesnake is found in the southeastern regions… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points New Mexico is home to 48 species of snake, seven of which are rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes in New Mexico include western diamondback, New Mexico ridge-nose, Mojave, mottled rock, northern… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points Out of the 30 species of snake in Nebraska, three are rattlesnakes. All rattlesnakes are venomous but mostly strike only if threatened or attacked. The different species of… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points 'Zombie' snakes are being reported across the country. These snakes play dead when threatened or under attack: writhing, excreting a foul-smelling musk, flipping on their backs, dramatically leaving… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has left mountains of destruction all over the country, devastating both humans and animals alike. One of the many tragedies of war is that too… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points The desert massasauga is found in the southeastern part of the state and is capable of growing to a maximum length of 18 inches. The prairie rattlesnake is… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: The prairie rattlesnake is the only venomous snake residing in Yellowstone National Park. Its venom is deadly, a mixture of hemotoxins and neurotoxins.Midget faded rattlesnakes, which only grow… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: In the 1950s, Eastern indigo snakes completely disappeared from Alabama because of habitat loss, human persecution, and pet traders.The first wild-hatched Eastern indigo snake was discovered in Alabama… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Key Points: There are many factors that make measuring rivers a difficult and somewhat subjective process. In this article, measurements reference the length of river stems rather than river systems.… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
Florida is the furthest southeastern state in the United States of America. The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean border the Florida peninsula. The state of Florida has about… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago
If you go to the pet store, you may notice the armies of tiny red cherry shrimp foraging along the bottom of many fish tanks and aquariums. Cherry shrimp are… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 3 years ago