National Serpent Day

Snakes and serpents alike 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..

Snakes account for over 3,000 species of snakes on the planet. The Barbados thread snake is the world's smallest snake, according to the world's tiniest snake. This serpent is less than a nightcrawler at about 4 inches. In comparison, the longest snake is the reticulated python, while the heaviest is the green anaconda. What was the first snake you ever saw?

Snake facts

About 11% of the identified species of the venomous spider are venomous
Although some snakes may be small, their upper and lower jaws are distinct. Snakes can eat prey up to three times larger than their head's diameter, thanks to this ability
Snakes eat their prey whole
The majority of snakes are nocturnal
They use their blinking tongue to smell the air, as creepy as their blinking tongue seems
Snakes are cold-blooded, or ectotherms, and they must sun themselves to regulate their body temperatures
Although most snakes lay eggs, some give live birth to some snakes.
Snake venom has been studied for medical use for many years, from anti-tumor treatments to antibacterial properties

How to commemorate #nationalserpentday

Snakes can be seen from a variety of locations in a zoo or herarium
Learn about serpents, their habitats, and their life cycle.
Snakes are featured in a documentary or film about snakes
Create a blog post or podcast about snakes
Describe your encounters with snakes in your stories
Snakes in your area were found in a research.
To post on social media, use #NationalSerpentDay.

History of national serpent day in the United States has spanned history

Although the day's ancestor has passed away, we're still searching for the origins of this fascinating holiday.

Serpent FAQ

Q. Is there a difference between poisonous and venomous snakes?

A. Yes. Yes. Yes. Poisonous snakes, although rare, inject their poison by toxins in their skin or saliva. Venomous snakes inject their poison with their fangs.

Q. What other animals are venomous?

A. Other venomous animals include snakes, 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. A. Vipers are a special species of snakes, and they are all venomous. They belong to the Viperidae family and have long, hinged fangs. The adder, water moccasin, rattlesnake, rattlesnake, and mamba are among the Viperidae family's species.