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False Water Cobra Picture

The false water cobra is a New World snake species that is also known as the Brazilian smooth snake. Its common name comes from the hood it raises like a… Read More

By A-Z Animals Staff 2 years ago


Speckled Kingsnake Picture

“The Salt and Pepper Snake” The elusive speckled kingsnake is one of the prettier members of its genus with its sleek black scales speckled with yellow-white. Though it may be… Read More

By Melissa Bauernfeind 2 years ago


Paradise Flying Snake Picture

The paradise flying snake, also commonly known as the paradise tree snake, is a mildly venomous constrictor found throughout southeast Asia. The most notable feature of the paradise flying snake… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago


Hook-Nosed Sea Snake Picture

The hook-nosed sea snake is a highly venomous species responsible for up to 90% of fatal sea snake bites. The hook-nosed sea snake — also known as the beaked, common,… Read More

By Catherine Gin 2 years ago


How Many Volcanoes are in Hawaii? Picture

Volcanoes have been prevalent throughout history, and Hawaii, in many historical events. Active volcanoes are either spewing lava or could potentially erupt at any moment, while dormant ones are at… Read More

By Jude Speegle 2 years ago


Blue Racer Picture

The blue racer is a non-venomous, fast-moving snake with a distinctive blue coloration, native to North America. A blue racer snake can move at a speed of 4.3 mph. It’s… Read More

By Rebecca Bales 2 years ago


Where Do Ticks Live? Picture

No one wants to encounter ticks while enjoying their time in the great outdoors, whether it is on a hiking trip or a walk around their backyard. But where do… Read More

By Peralee Knight 2 years ago


Yellow Cobra Picture

The Yellow Cobra, or Cape cobra is a highly venomous creature located in southern Africa. Among other names, there's the brown cobra and koperkapel. That loosely translates, in the Afrikaans… Read More

By AZ Animals 2 years ago


5 Green Snakes In Florida Picture

Florida is without a doubt one of the most beautiful states in the US and is popular for its mild climate. Although much of Florida is subtropical, it is actually… Read More

By Hannah Ward 2 years ago


Boas Picture

Boa constrictors are large, heavy-bodied snakes that squeeze their prey to death before swallowing it whole. It's true! There are about 49 species of boa spread across 12 genera. Most… Read More

By Gail Baker Nelson 2 years ago


Key Points In addition to being fond of living close to rivers, streams, and swamps, brown water snakes are also capable climbers and can be spotted as high as 20… Read More

By Hannah Ward 2 years ago


Racer Snake Picture

"These great tree climbers are named 'racers' because of their ability to dart away from danger at up to 3.5 miles per hour!" The racer snake, also called the Eastern… Read More

By Heather Ross 2 years ago