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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis helleri) Blog

10 Snakes that Only Live on the West Coast

There are snakes living on six of the seven continents of the world. But, have you ever wondered if there…

Jul 25, 2022
Santa Catalina rattlesnake Animals

Pit Viper

Pit vipers snakes are common in the Americas and many parts of Asia; they are among the most highly evolved…

Jul 24, 2022
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Reticulated python

The reticulated python is the world’s longest snake and is a nonvenomous constrictor native to Southeast and South Asia. These…

Jul 16, 2022
Saw-scaled viper closeup Animals

Saw-scaled Viper

Saw-scaled vipers are highly venomous snakes that are endemic to most of Asia and India. These small vipers only reach…

Jul 15, 2022
Common European Adder (Vipera berus) Animals

Viper

Vipers are a large subfamily of venomous snakes in the Viperidae family of the class Reptilia. They inhabit most of…

Jul 15, 2022
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Jungle Carpet Python

Jungle carpet pythons are a subspecies of nonvenomous carpet pythons found in Australia. These snakes are arboreal; they don’t come…

Jul 11, 2022
Coastal carpet python Animals

Coastal Carpet Python

The Coastal carpet python, a subspecies of carpet python, is widespread from the northern tip of Queensland at Cape York…

Jul 6, 2022
Ribbon Snake Blog

Meet 6 Snakes of Rhode Island

Rhode Island is the smallest of all the 50 states. It’s less than 50 miles long and only about 40…

Jul 6, 2022
Amazon tree boa — Corallus hortulanus Blog

WHAT? These Two Snakes Have “Claws”

When you think of a snake, you probably picture some type of elongated reptile. And, of course, this animal does…

Jul 5, 2022
Russel's viper Animals

Russel’s Viper

Russel’s viper is a highly venomous snake that inhabits areas in the Indian subcontinent and is one of the top…

Jul 4, 2022
Diamond python closeup Animals

Diamond Python

The diamond python is a subspecies of carpet python that occurs in southeastern Australia near the coast. While its native…

Jul 3, 2022
Scrub python on a tree branch Animals

Amethystine Python (Scrub Python)

The amethystine python is one of the six biggest snakes in the world when measured by weight or length. Found…

Jun 26, 2022
Glossy Crayfish Snake Blog

Discover the Largest Crayfish Snake Ever Found

Crayfish may not intrigue most snakes. However, there are a few unique snakes that specialize in eating these small, freshwater…

Jun 26, 2022
Closeup of Boelen's Python head Animals

Boelen’s python

Boelen’s python is a native of New Guinea that is still a bit of a mystery to science. This species…

Jun 24, 2022
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The 7 Best Snake Guard Chaps You Can Buy Today

: Snake guard chaps are a great way to protect yourself from snake bites. They are not only reserved for…

Jun 16, 2022
Centralian carpet python on a tree Animals

Bredl’s Python

Bredl’s python is a nonvenomous snake that lives in an isolated mountain range in central Australia. This semi-arboreal snake shelters…

Jun 16, 2022
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The Best Snake Boots You Can Buy Today

Snakes can be found in every continent of the world except Antarctica. So, if you love the great outdoors, the…

Jun 15, 2022
Pygmy Python Animals

Pygmy python

Also known as the anthill python, the pygmy python is the smallest python in the world. This snake makes its…

Jun 12, 2022
children's python Animals

Children’s python

Children’s python is a species of small nonvenomous snake in the Pythonidae family. It is a nocturnal species that, along…

Jun 11, 2022
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Spotted python

The spotted python is one of the smallest pythons in the world, and a nonvenomous snake native to Australia in…

Jun 10, 2022
woma python Animals

Woma Python

Woma pythons are effective hunters that are just as good at squishing their prey as they are constricting it. Also…

Jun 5, 2022
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The Best Snake Fencing That Actually Works: Reviewed and Ranked

Grassy gardens and yards are a paradise for snakes since they have all things that snakes love. Unfortunately, while most…

Jun 4, 2022
Coiled Oenpelli python Animals

Oenpelli python

The Oenpelli python is a long, thin snake that reaches 16 feet and can change color. This species lives in…

Jun 3, 2022
Animals That Molt - Reticulated Python Animals

Python

Pythons are Old World snakes that inhabit a wide variety of habitats in Australia, Africa, Oceana, and Asia. They’re nonvenomous…

May 29, 2022
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Cobras

Cobras are highly venomous snakes that inhabit various habitats in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Many can spit venom…

May 20, 2022
Suriname boa Animals

Dwarf Boa

Dwarf boas can be a fantastic option for those who want a snake, but not a behemoth. Boa species range…

May 18, 2022
Western green mamba in a tree Animals

Western Green Mamba

Western green mambas can reach a length of up to eight feet. A collection of bright green scales is just…

May 15, 2022
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Cuban Boa

Cuban boas hang out in caves while they hunt bats, their favorite prey item. The largest native predator on the…

May 15, 2022
jamaican boa coiled Animals

Jamaican Boa

The largest native predator on the island of Jamaica is a snake – the Jamaican Boa. This snake often reaches…

May 13, 2022
desert kingsnake Animals

Desert Kingsnake

Featuring a black or brown body with light-colored speckles all over it, the desert kingsnake may look intimidating, but it…

May 13, 2022
green snake in a tree Animals

Green Snake

Green snakes feature beautifully bright green dorsal scales and help control insect populations in gardens, crops, or wherever they live.…

May 13, 2022
The Taiwan cobra is another name for the Chinese cobra Animals

Chinese Cobra

The Chinese cobra is among the most venomous snakes in all of China. The Chinese cobra, also known as the…

May 12, 2022
Dumeril's boa closeup Animals

Dumeril’s Boa

Dumeril’s boa is a medium-sized boa that, while popular as a pet, is native to Madagascar. It eats various small…

May 12, 2022
Malayan Krait Animals

Malayan Krait

“The Five-Step Snake” The Malayan or blue krait is one of those snakes that people call a “five-step snake.” This…

May 12, 2022
Center frame on white isolate: A timber rattlesnake Blog

Discover the Largest Massasauga Snake Ever Recorded!

The massasauga snake is a venomous pit viper. Its range spans from Southern Canada to Northern Mexico. This rattlesnake belongs…

May 11, 2022
Close up of a false water cobra's head on black background Animals

False Water Cobra

The false water cobra is a New World snake species that is also known as the Brazilian smooth snake. The…

May 11, 2022
A paradise flying snake stretches off a tree branch Animals

Paradise Flying Snake

The paradise flying snake, also commonly known as the paradise tree snake, is a mildly venomous constrictor found throughout southeast…

May 11, 2022
black mamba slithering over small branch Snake

Discover the Largest Black Mamba Snake Ever Recorded

The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis), an incredibly venomous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa, is one of the continent’s most feared…

May 11, 2022
Close up of a blue racer's head Animals

Blue Racer

A blue racer snake can move at a speed of 4.3 mph. It’s hard to overlook the beautiful, electric blue…

May 10, 2022
Best Pet Snake option - boa constrictor Animals

Boas

Boa constrictors are large, heavy-bodied snakes that squeeze their prey to death before swallowing it whole. It’s true! There are…

May 10, 2022
An equatorial spitting cobra hatchling with its head raised and hood open Animals

Equatorial Spitting Cobra

The Equatorial spitting cobra, which has many different names, can spray venom up to 1.5 meters away if it feels…

May 10, 2022
A forest cobra with it's head raised, ready to strike Animals

Forest Cobra

The highly venomous forest cobra has one of the longest lifespans of any African cobra at an average of three…

May 9, 2022
A plains hognose snake on white background Animals

Plains Hognose Snake

When threatened, a plains hognose snake wobbles, shakes, turns onto its back and plays dead. The plains hognose snake gets…

May 9, 2022
A California kingsnake on a white background Animals

California Kingsnake

The California kingsnake is bold and beautiful, found along the west coast of the United States and Mexico. Adorned with…

May 9, 2022
Head shot of an eastern green mamba Animals

Eastern Green Mamba

Green, reclusive, and deadly Though it’s not as venomous as other species of mamba, the eastern green mamba is still…

May 9, 2022
Head shot of a banded krait Animals

Banded Krait

The banded krait is among the most venomous snakes in all of Southeastern Asia. Despite its highly toxic venom, the…

May 9, 2022
Chocolate colored rosy boa Animals

Rosy Boa

The rosy boa is one of two boa species native to areas of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico. A shy,…

May 8, 2022
A Texas garter snake in captivity Animals

Texas Garter Snake

Texas garter snakes provide helpful pest control for gardens and residential areas. The Texas garter snake is one of 13…

May 8, 2022
A zebra spitting snake with its head raised Animals

Zebra Spitting Cobra

A zebra spitting cobra can spit its venom a distance of over nine feet. The western barred spitting cobra is…

May 7, 2022
Yellow-bellied sea snake washed up on the beach Animals

Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake

The yellow-bellied sea snake has the largest habitat range of any snake species in the world. The yellow-bellied sea snake…

May 7, 2022
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