National Serpent Day
Snakes and serpents alike are slithering on National Serpent Day on February 1st. The serpent has been used in many faiths and cultures as a symbol of violence, medicine, fertility, and much more.
Over 3,000 species of snakes populate the Earth. The Barbados thread snake is the world's smallest snake. This serpent is smaller than a nightcrawler at about 4 inches. The longest snake is the reticulated python, while the heaviest is the green anaconda. What was the first snake you ever saw?
Snake facts
- Only 1/8 of the identified species are venomous
- Although most snakes are small, their upper and lower jaws are distinct. Snakes can eat prey up to three times larger than their head's diameter
- Snakes eat their prey whole
- Most snakes are nocturnal
- They use their flicking tongue to smell the air, as creepy as their blinking tongues seem
- Snakes are cold-blooded, or ectotherms, and must sun themselves to regulate their body temperatures
- Although most snakes lay eggs, some give live birth to some snakes
- Snake venom has been used for medical purposes for many years, from anti-tumor treatments to antibacterial properties
How to commemorate #nationalserpentday by a #nationalserpentday
- Snakes can be seen from a variety of locations at a zoo or herarium
- Learn about serpents, their habitats, and their life cycle
- Snakes are often seen in a documentary or film about snakes
- Create a blog post or podcast about snakes
- Describe your encounters with snakes
- Snakes in your area were found in a research
- To post on social media, use #NationalSerpentDay
History of national serpent day has spanned history
Although the day's creator has passed away, we're still looking for the origins of this fascinating holiday.
Serpent FAQ
Q. Is there a difference between poisonous and venomous snakes?
A. Yes. Yes. Poisonous snakes, although rare, secretly inject their poison through veins in their skin or saliva. Venomous snakes inject their poison with their fangs.
Q. What other animals are venomous?
A. Besides snakes, other venomous animals include: spiders, spiders, and snakes.
- Scorpions
- Cone Snail
- Box jellyfish
- Stonefish
- Brown recluse spider
- Catfish
- Male duck-billed platypus Male duck-billed platypus
- Gila monster
Q. Is the word viper and snake interchangeable?
A. All vipers are snakes, but not all snakes are vipers. Vipers are a particular species of snake, and they are all venomous. They are related to the Viperidae family and have long, hinged fangs. The adder, water moccasin, rattlesnake, rattlesnake, and mamba are among the Viperidae family's species.
