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When threatened, the green rat snake will puff up, making it resemble the dangerous pit viper. Animals

Green Rat Snake

The green rat snake catches its meals in midair! The green rat snake is common in Southeast Asia but spends…

May 4, 2022
Brahminy Blindsnakes are small, thin, and shiny silver gray, charcoal gray, or purple. Animals

Brahminy Blindsnake

Brahminy blindsnakes are the smallest snakes in the world. Due to their burrowing habits, Brahminy blindsnakes are often mistaken for…

May 3, 2022
Australian Robust Blind Snake on red soil. Blind snakes have cylindrical bodies with a short tail and blunt head. Animals

Blind Snake

The blind snake is often mistaken for a worm, even with hundreds of different species. It can reach up to…

May 3, 2022
Amazing Desert Animals: Sidewinder Animals

Sidewinder

Sidewinders can reach a traveling speed of 18 mph. Also called the horn viper, horned rattlesnake, or sidewinder rattlesnake, sidewinders…

May 2, 2022
Wild Red phase female southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus) - with upturned snout or rostral nose scale, on an old log. Animals

Southern Hognose Snake

The southern hognose snake has an upturned snout that enables it to dig through the soil. Despite the ability to…

May 1, 2022
A night snake lying on a deck Animals

Night Snake

Night snakes are sometimes mistaken for rattlesnakes due to some shared characteristics. The range of the night snake stretches from…

May 1, 2022
Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) has a strongly upturned, pointed snout. Animals

Hognose snake

“Prima Donnas of the Snake World” When a hognose snake feels threatened, it doesn’t just slink off and hopes a…

May 1, 2022
The Texas coral snake is notable for its bands of black, yellow, and red. Animals

Texas Coral Snake

Texas coral snakes have the second most powerful venom in the world. The nocturnal Texas coral snake is notable for…

May 1, 2022
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The Best Turtle Basking Platforms

Creating a comfortable habitat for your pet turtle is easy and affordable, especially when you add things they love like…

May 1, 2022
Heat lamp for bearded dragons Reviews

The Best Heat Lamp for Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons are wonderful pets because, generally, they are peaceful and pleasant reptiles that get even calmer as they age.…

Apr 30, 2022
A Paradise Flying Snake displays its beautiful pattern Blog

Flying Snakes: How Many Types Are There & Where Do They Live?

Did you know that there are certain types of snakes that qualify as flying snakes? What exactly is a flying…

Apr 29, 2022
rattlesnakes in Louisiana Blog

Discover the 3 Types of Rattlesnakes in Louisiana

Wherever there are swamps, there are also snakes—and Louisiana has plenty of both. There are at least 48 different species…

Apr 29, 2022
Coachwhip Snakes Close-Up Blog

The Largest Coachwhip Snake Ever Caught

Also known as whip snakes, coachwhip snakes are called coachwhips because they look like an old whip used to drive…

Apr 29, 2022
Carpet Viper, Echis carinatus carinatus, in India. They have short tails and earth tone coloration. Blog

Saw-Scaled Viper Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 6 Humans & How to Treat It

Located in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, the saw-scaled viper bite is particularly potent and powerful. Also…

Apr 29, 2022
snakes of the mississippi river Blog

Meet 12 Snakes of the Mississippi River

: The Mississippi River runs from Minnesota down the center of the country, 2,350 miles, to Louisiana where it pours…

Apr 29, 2022
A Texas night snake measures approximately 10 to 16 inches long and rarely exceeds 24 inches. Animals

Texas Night Snake

The Texas night snake has vertical pupils to help it see better at night. The Texas night snake, also known…

Apr 29, 2022
A close-up of female nosed-horned viper. The most noticeable thing about this snake is the fleshy horn atop its snout. Animals

Nose-Horned Viper

Nose-horned vipers have potent venom. However, they are not aggressive snakes and will try to move away from a threat…

Apr 29, 2022
reptile thermostat Reviews

The #1 Best Reptile Thermostat

A thermostat is the single most critical piece of equipment for anyone who keeps reptiles. Why? Because reptiles thrive within…

Apr 29, 2022
Gaboon Viper Blog

Gaboon Viper Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 6 Humans & How to Treat It

There are a lot of interesting and dangerous aspects of the Gaboon viper bite. This particular snake is highly venomous…

Apr 28, 2022
Most Venomous Snakes - Fer-de-lance Snake Blog

Terciopelo Bite: Why It Has Enough Venom to Kill 6 Humans & How to Treat It

More commonly known as the fer-de-lance, the terciopelo bite is potent and powerful enough to kill six fully grown people.…

Apr 28, 2022
The fangs of the Eastern Coral Snake are small and do not fold back into its mouth when its mouth is closed. Animals

Eastern Coral Snake

“The Eastern Coral Snake is described as ‘Beautiful and Dangerous” Also called the harlequin coral snake, this slender, jewel-toned elapsid…

Apr 28, 2022
Great Plains rat snakes are non-venomous with a timid nature. Animals

Great Plains Rat Snake

“This snake vigorously shakes its tail as a way to frighten away predators” Normally, the Great Plains rat snake is…

Apr 28, 2022
Asian Vine Snake in a tree, they enjoy being in trees. The slender body and elongated snout give the vine snake a regal look. Animals

Vine Snake

A slender body and elongated snout give the vine snake a regal look. The vine snake is found in Asia,…

Apr 28, 2022
Bolivian anaconda illustration Animals

Bolivian Anaconda

In 2002 herpetologists described a new species of anaconda: The Beni, or Bolivian anaconda.It only lives in a few places…

Apr 27, 2022
cape cobra bite Blog

Cape Cobra Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 9 Humans & How to Treat It

There are many venomous and dangerous snakes out there, but just how dangerous is the cape cobra bite? Belonging to…

Apr 27, 2022
close up of Indian cobra Blog

Indian Cobra Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 10 Humans & How to Treat It

When it comes to venomous snakes, the Indian cobra bite isn’t one that you should mess with. In fact, the…

Apr 27, 2022
Non-aggressive Amphiesma stolatum, or buff striped keelback snake. It is not dangerous to humans because they are not carrying toxins. Animals

Keelback

“Are Keelbacks Venomous? It Depends” The keelbacks are a huge family of colubrid snakes that are found in the Old…

Apr 27, 2022
Taiwan Beauty Snake coiled along a bring in a tree. This constrictor catch and eat rodents. Animals

Beauty rat snake

The beauty rat snake is quite a sight to see, and they are often praised for their ability to eliminate…

Apr 27, 2022
A coral cylinder snake on a black background Animals

Pipe Snake

Pipe Snakes are ancient and primitive. Lizards appeared on earth well before snakes, and some snake families are so old…

Apr 27, 2022
A Barid's Rat Snake coiled against a white background Animals

Baird’s Rat Snake

Baird’s rat snake subdues its prey through suffocation. Native to the Big Bend region, along the border of Texas and…

Apr 27, 2022
Aggressive Animal: Black mamba Blog

Black Mamba Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 19 Humans & How to Treat It

You may have already heard of the Black Mamba, but have you considered just how powerful the Black Mamba bite…

Apr 25, 2022
Deadliest Snakes - Russell's Viper Blog

Russell’s Viper Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 22 Humans & How to Treat It

If you haven’t heard about how potent the Russell’s viper bite is, now is the time to learn more. This…

Apr 25, 2022
A Japanese Rat Snake in a pipe. Outside of Okinawa it’s known as the biggest Japanese snake. Animals

Japanese rat snake

“The albino Japanese rat snake is a symbol of good luck” The Japanese rat snake is sometimes called the blue…

Apr 25, 2022
green anaconda closeup Animals

Green Anaconda

The green anaconda is the heaviest snake globally and the species most people refer to when they say “anaconda.” It’s…

Apr 25, 2022
A closeup of a Mediterranean cat snake shows its large, cat-like eye Animals

Cat Snake

The cat snake is a capable nocturnal hunter with cat-like eyes that help them see well in the dark. The…

Apr 24, 2022
Curled up pygmy rattlesnake Blog

Discover the 3 Types of Rattlesnakes in Arkansas

: Arkansas is home to at least 40 different species of snakes. Most snakes are found in wooded areas throughout…

Apr 23, 2022
coastal taipan bite Blog

Coastal Taipan Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 56 Humans & How to Treat It

Have you heard of the coastal taipan bite and just how potent it is? This snake has enough venom in…

Apr 23, 2022
Monitor lizard vs cobra Blog

Forest Cobra Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 65 Humans & How to Treat It

You know about cobras and their distinct potency, but how much do you know about the forest cobra bite? This…

Apr 23, 2022
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Yellow Anaconda

Yellow anacondas are generalist carnivores and will eat anything they can overpower with their massive size and strength. These are…

Apr 23, 2022
Brown tree snake head shot accentuates eyes Animals

Tree Snake

It’s sometimes called a cat snake because of its large eyes and vertical pupils. The brown tree snake lives in…

Apr 22, 2022
The Komodo dragon raised the head and opened a mouth. Scientific name: Varanus komodoensis, It is the biggest living lizard in the world. Natural habitat. Island Rinca. Indonesia. Articles

10 Largest Reptiles in the World

Dinosaurs are the largest reptiles to have ever existed. Although they’re not direct descendants, today’s giant reptiles share a distant…

Apr 22, 2022
what do black mambas eat Blog

What do Black Mambas Eat?

All snakes are carnivores. Black mambas are the deadliest and one of the fastest snakes on the planet. The diet…

Apr 22, 2022
What Do Boa Constrictors Eat - Boa on Tree Blog

Research Reveals How Boa Constrictors Breathe While Crushing Prey!

Boa constrictors are possibly a young child’s worst nightmare once they learn about them. A snake with the ability to…

Apr 22, 2022
Most Venomous Snakes in the World - Eastern Brownsnake Blog

Eastern Brown Snake Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 58 Humans & How to Treat It

When it comes to venomous snakes, you may or may not have heard of the eastern brown snake bite. Why…

Apr 22, 2022
fierce snake Blog

Inland Taipan Bite: Why it has Enough Venom to Kill 289 Humans & How to Treat It

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the victim of an Inland Taipan bite? Also known as the…

Apr 22, 2022
Snakes That Look Like Copperheads-Black Racer Snake Blog

Black Snakes in Illinois

: There are 40 species of snakes currently recognized in Illinois. Of those 40 species, 11 are listed as threatened…

Apr 22, 2022
A rhombic egg eater-snake crawling through foliage Animals

Rhombic Egg-Eater Snake

It only eats birds’ eggs. The rhombic egg-eater snake is well-named. It has rhomboid-shaped splotches on its back, and it…

Apr 21, 2022
Reptiles Reviews

Keeping Pet Reptiles – Types, Care, Feeding, Cost, and More

Reptiles are vertebrates. In other words, creatures with backbones. These are cold-blooded animals with dry skin covered by either horny…

Apr 21, 2022
A coiled Urutu Snake Animals

Yarara

Beautiful but dangerous pitviper. This robust-bodied pit viper belongs to one of the most dangerous of the snake genera. Its…

Apr 21, 2022
A black rat snake flicks its tongue Animals

Black Rat Snake

At eight feet, black rat snakes are one of the longest snakes living in North America. Black rat snakes are…

Apr 21, 2022
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