Garlic and onions are thought to be one of the most effective ways to repel snakes because they contain sulfonic acid, the chemical that causes us to cry when we chop onions. You’ll want to infuse some oil with garlic so the odor is really potent. You can use theRead More →
If you surprise a Northern pine snake, it may hiss loudly and vibrate its tail at you, but will otherwise do you no harm. How big can Pine snakes get? The northern pine snake is an efficient digger and spends a significant amount of time in underground burrows. These snakesRead More →
To speak with a forked tongue means to tell lies, to not be truthful, to be deceptive. To speak with a forked tongue may be interpreted as saying one thing but meaning another. It is an insult to tell someone that he is speaking with a forked tongue, as itRead More →
Some species are more tolerant of being handled than others. Corn snakes, for example, are often recommended as a beginner snake because they tend to be easier to handle and care for. Do corn snakes feel affection? This means that, while your pet snake may not technically love you, theyRead More →
Snakes That Don’t Need to Eat Mice or Other Rodents Several species are objectively among the most low-maintenance animals you can own. There is one deal-breaker for many, though: All snakes eat whole prey. In other words, most snakes require feedings of whole rodents, birds, rabbits, and reptiles. Do snakesRead More →
The title belongs to the Belgica Antarctica, a rather unappealing flightless midge. It is also the only continent without reptiles and snakes. However, an abundance of much more impressive wildlife can be found in the waters around Antarctica – including penguins, colossal squid, seals, orcas and blue whales. Why areRead More →
There are exceptions. Growth in length generally happens very quickly until a snake reaches adulthood. However, growth does not stop after adulthood. Snakes continue growing slowly until the end of their lives, which could be anywhere from four to twenty-five years. How much do snakes grow a year? Making sureRead More →
Still, wildlife experts strongly advise against killing snakes, warning people who do so put themselves at risk of a more serious penalty — severe illness and/or death. … “A snake will never go out of its way to try and attack a person without a reason.” We asked what youRead More →
Lined snakes feed primarily on earthworms, but they have also been recorded eating sowbugs (Ernst and Barbour 1989; Oldfield and Moriarty 1994). They forage at night or during a rainstorm when earthworms are active. Lined snakes are preyed upon by carnivorous mammals and a variety of birds (Ernst and BarbourRead More →
In general, sea snake bites are rare and envenomation occurs even more infrequently. Only 3% of sea snake bites are ever fatal. Are sea snake deadly? Sea snakes are members of the Elapid family that are found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. They are perhaps the most abundant reptilesRead More →