What is 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?