Snake Info

The reason for this comparison is obvious. These are two incredibly similar snakes that are often mistaken for each other. Is it possible to tell them apart? It is. They do look slightly different. And there are also a few other key differences between Mojave rattlesnakes and Western Diamondbacks. Including one you hopefully never have to experience … [Read more...] about Mojave Rattlesnake Vs Western Diamondback (Differences & Similarities)

You've probably heard this before. Snakes only see in black and white. Or dogs, or cats, or various other animals. In most cases, it is not true. Can snakes see in color then? They can, but not in the same way we can. The topic of snake vision can actually get quite complicated. We'll try to keep it as simple as possible. But there there is also a lot we … [Read more...] about Can Snakes See In Color? (Snake Vision Is Very Different!)

Do you suspect there might be a rattlesnake den near your property? That is a scary thought! Your best bet is to call in a professional. But if you want to see if you can locate a possible den yourself, there are a few things to look for. But before we get to that, the expected warning: be careful and don't do anything stupid! For example, if you think you have … [Read more...] about How To Find A Rattlesnake Den (Be Careful: It’s Tricky)

Have you ever seen a snake with its eyes closed? I already know the answer. And that is why so many people ask if snakes can blink. The truth is: they don't even need to. Their eyes are quite different from ours and they have a unique feature that makes blinking completely unnecessary. The same goes for closing their eyes in the same way we do it. Even while … [Read more...] about Can Snakes Blink? (Snake Eyes Are Amazing!)

Rattlesnakes are a bit different from other species. The biggest difference is obvious. It's right at the end of their tails and very visible. If you get too close, it's also very audible. But what happens with that rattle, when the snake sheds its skin? Does the rattle also have a layer of skin that sheds off? It does not. In fact, what happens is quite the … [Read more...] about Do Rattlesnakes Shed Their Rattles? (It’s Actually The Opposite!)

There are snakes in Mississippi, as in almost all US states. There are even six species of venomous snakes, including the two deadliest in the US. However, they are mainly the deadliest, because they are so widespread, calling many different states home. In reality, all of the snakes found in Mississippi try their best to avoid us humans. They will only bite if they … [Read more...] about Snakes In Mississippi (10 Venomous And Non-Venomous Species)

Imagine having two penises. Think of all the advantages. Were you actually able to think of any? I wasn't. But I can think of plenty of drawbacks. For one, every men's room floor would be even more disgusting. So many guys have trouble aiming one penis. Two would be a complete disaster. But when it comes to snakes, there are reasons they have two … [Read more...] about Why Do Snakes Have Two Penises? (+How They Work)

What's the one snake fact everyone knows? That they swallow their prey whole. Obviously this includes the bones. So what happens with those? Do they pass through the snake and end up in its poop? Or can snakes actually digest the bones, which is something us mammals can not do? And if that is the case, how do snakes digest bones? Keep reading for all the … [Read more...] about How Do Snakes Digest Bones? (It’s Pretty Amazing!)

The Philippines is a beautiful country. But it is also a dangerous one. As always, the biggest dangers are human. But there are plenty of poisonous snakes in the Philippines, too. The chances of encountering one on a trip are low. Even if you live there, the snakes all prefer to avoid humans. But contact is not impossible. It is never a bad idea to know what the … [Read more...] about Poisonous Snakes In The Philippines (Do You Need To Worry?)