When is National Serpent Day?
Wednesday February 1stSnakes 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