Animals
Red-Bellied Black Snake
Around 35 people are bitten by these snakes each year, however there have been no recorded fatalities. The red-bellied black…
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Worm Snake
Worm Snakes are small and shy. If you turn over a flower pot in your garden and see a dark…
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Harlequin Coral Snake
A female harlequin coral snake can lay four to 13 eggs underground. The Harlequin snake, or Eastern coral snake, is…
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Asian Vine Snake
The Asian vine snake’s long, thin tongue resembles a worm that can lure in frogs and other prey. The Asian…
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Urutu Snake
Urutu snakes are aggressive pit vipers capable of causing severe tissue damage and even death to humans with their venomous…
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Midget Faded Rattlesnake
The Midget faded rattlesnake is one of the most venomous rattlesnake species. These diminutive rattlesnakes hide in crevices and under…
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Flying Snake
Flying snakes don’t really fly — they glide! Though they don’t fly like birds or bats, the very sight of…
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Ground Snake
The western ground snake uses its thick head to dig burrows in its sandy habitat. The western ground snake goes…
Reviews
The Best Cages for Your Chameleon
Chameleons are a fun pet to keep and interact with, especially when you get to watch them transform their bodies…
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The 10 Largest Snakes in South America
There are 600 to 700 snake species in South America, and 60 to 70 of them are venomous. However, the…
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What Do Cottonmouth Snakes Eat? 15+ Foods in Their Diet
The cottonmouth snake is one of the four genera of venomous snakes found in the United States. These venomous snakes…
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7 Snakes That Went Extinct—#1 Could Kill a Lion if it Lived Today!
In this age of rapidly changing climate and loss of global diversity, we’re no strangers to extinction. But, would you…
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10 Endangered Snakes We Should Act to Save
Globally, more than 40,000 species currently face extinction. Causes of extinction include habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, poaching, and climate change.…
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5 Snakes That Are Invasive Species
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our planet’s natural biodiversity. An invasive species is both non-native and…
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Which is More Venomous? Rattlesnake vs. King Cobra
There are many venomous snakes in the world, but few are more feared than the rattlesnake or the king cobra.…
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Cottonmouth and Copperhead Hybrids: Can it be Done?
If you live in, or have visited, the eastern United States, then you may have heard of cottonmouth and copperhead…
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Discover the Largest Boa Constrictor Ever Caught
There are at least 10 different subspecies colloquially known as boa constrictors. Like ball pythons and corn snakes, the boa…
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The 12-Foot Snake That Is The Largest Viper Ever Found
Vipers are some of the most venomous snakes on Earth. All vipers are members of the Viperidae family of snakes.…
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Discover the 2 Types of Rattlesnakes in Oregon
Oregon is known for its amazing sights and wildlife populations. Animals living in this northwest state include many species of…
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4 Snakes that Look Like Dragons
Dragons have long held sway in popular culture. You can find them in everything from video games, to books, to…
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Discover the 5 Types of Rattlesnakes in Oklahoma
: With more than 40 species of snakes living in Oklahoma, it’s natural to be a little cautious of these…
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Aruba Rattlesnake
The Aruba rattlesnake is a highly venomous pit viper that lives only on the island of Aruba. This small rattlesnake…
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Golden Lancehead
The island-dwelling golden lancehead snake is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. It only lives on one…
Reviews
The Top Bearded Dragon Cages: Ranked and Reviewed
Bearded dragons have very specific cage needs. They cannot always “see” glass and will never understand that glass is a…
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Watch Out for the 5 Poisonous Snakes in Missouri
Missouri is famous for the Missouri River, from which it derives its name along with its culture, but most people…
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Poisonous Snakes in Michigan: The Snake You Must Avoid
Michigan is renowned for its beautiful wild areas and proximity to the Great Lakes. While many people appreciate the abundant…
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When Do Rattlesnakes Lose their Rattles?
The sound of a rattlesnake’s rattle is enough to send chills up your spine. Anyone that shares a locale with…
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The 10 Largest Cobras in the World — One Up to 12 Feet Long!
Cobras are equally fascinating and terrifying. They are known for their wide hoods and dancing for snake charmers. Their hoods…
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The 10 Largest Vipers In The World
Viperidae is a family of snakes that lives everywhere on Earth except Australia, Antarctica, Hawaii, Ireland, Madagascar, and other islands.…
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Eyelash Viper
The eyelash viper has a distinct set of scales above their eyes that look like bold eyelashes. The eyelash viper…
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Bullsnake
A Bullsnake is considered “The farmer’s friend.” This big snake is one of the largest found in North America, especially…
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Tiger Rattlesnake
Tiger rattlesnakes have the smallest head and one of the most toxic venoms of any rattlesnake. It hunts for small…
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Mexican Black Kingsnake
“A subspecies of the common kingsnake.” The Mexican black kingsnake is one of the most popular snakes to keep as…
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Leatherback Sea Turtle
The giant leatherback sea turtle is the largest species of living turtle and one of seven species of sea turtles.…
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Mangrove Snake
“Mangrove snakes have weak venom.” The mangrove snake, which is also known as the gold-ringed cat snake, has bold black…
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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake
The southern Pacific rattlesnake is known as the “people-biting rattlesnake” because it is responsible for most snakebites between Los Angeles…
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The 5 Largest Snakes in Australia
Australia is home to over 200 species of snake, some of them nonvenomous, like the Children’s python (Antaresia childreni), and…
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The 6 Largest Snakes in Asia
Snakes (Serpentes) are found in every country and continent except for Antarctica, and islands like Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, and New…
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The 6 Largest Snakes in Africa
Snakes (Serpentes) are one of the most feared reptiles in the world, with an estimated 200 million to 1 billion…
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Heat-Sensing Pits: The Incredible “Sixth Sense” that Lets Vipers Hunt in Infrared
No matter how you feel about snakes, there’s no denying that they are incredible for a variety of reasons. One…
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Are There Snakes in Ireland?
Even people who have never personally seen a snake before can describe them. They’re scaly reptiles of the suborder Serpentes.…
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The King of Snakes: How a Snake Immune to Venom Feasts on Rattlesnakes
Snakes are one of the few animals that regularly eat their own kind. In fact, there is a particular snake…
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What Snakes Live in Europe and Which is the Largest?
Snakes live on every continent except Antarctica. They can even be found in some of the most remote places on…
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10 Snakes In Australia
Many people call Australia home, and so do many venomous reptiles and dangerous animals. Known as the land down under,…
Animals
Collett’s Snake
“This snake is one of the most venomous in the world.” Collett’s snakes, which are a species of black snakes,…
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Cascabel
“The rattlesnake of the tropics” Oddly beautiful with its bead-like scales and diamond patterns, the cascabel is the only rattlesnake…
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Arizona Black Rattlesnake
The Arizona black rattlesnake was the first rattlesnake seen interacting socially with other rattlesnakes. This venomous snake is usually between…
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Discover 8 Types of Water Snakes
There are many types of water snakes throughout the United States. They all belong to the Nerodia genus and their…
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
The biggest venomous snake in North America is the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. These snakes are big, heavy, and long. For…
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$30,000 Per Snake: Why Modern Pirates Risk Death On Brazil’s Deadliest Island
Located roughly 21 miles off the coast of Sao Paolo, Brazil, Snake Island is an island full of, you guessed…