What is 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?