Snakes

Snakes have a unique form, and it is hard to know what the different parts of the body are. Unlike other animals (even many other reptile species) that have well-defined limbs and a tail, snakes are narrow and long, making us only sure of its head. This begs the question, do snakes have tails? Yes, […]

Snakes have an unusual sleeping pattern, different in many ways from humans. One main distinction is that their eyes remain open. If you’ve ever come across one at a zoo, it can be scary, to say the least. It would seem to be staring straight at you, unblinking. However, this isn’t any black magic, hypnosis,

Among the numerous things to know about snakes and how they nest, one question that begs to be asked is: “What does a snake nest look like?” Snakes build nests to lay their eggs or give live birth to their young, take shelter, and hide from predators. A standard snake’s nest looks like a heap

Fun fact: Nocturnal snakes are not as dangerous as most people perceive them to be. There is more to learning about these reptiles than just how deadly some snake species can be. There’s been an argument about the sleep patterns of snakes and their active hours. The active nature of animals are classified into: Considering

Are snakes blind? Can a snake see with its eyes? There are many stereotypes and myths surrounding snakes. Some have truths in them, while many are embellished with exaggerations. One such stereotype is that all snakes are blind. Like every stereotype you know, this has some truth in it, but it can’t be accepted as

Snake lovers know that snakes can make wonderful pets. Some species are safe and docile enough to be domesticated. Amongst these species, we have the king snake and corn snake. Both are always advisable for new snake owners because of their natures, but irrespective of their similarities, they still aren’t the same. Comparing the king

For many people, snakes are dangerous reptiles that should best be left in the wild. However, snake lovers know that some snake species don’t deserve that bad reputation.  The corn snake and milk snake are some examples of docile species that are easy to take care of, and though some people don’t believe it is