Although ball pythons don’t have visible ears, they can still hear. However, ball pythons have a limited hearing range, and detect sound in a completely different way to humans. Ball pythons can hear sounds between 80 and 1,000 Hz. They are best able to hear low-pitched noises of 80-160 Hz. […]

Snakes that are born in captivity differ considerably from wild snakes. Escaped or unwanted pet snakes will rarely flourish in the wild, and may adversely affect the local ecosystem in some cases. Wild snakes are native to particular territories, needing certain climates to flourish. Unsuitable outdoor elements, such as low […]

It may be hard to imagine where a long, slender snake might have lungs to breathe with. Also, snakes often put themselves in situations that seem claustrophobic or otherwise difficult to breathe in, such as diving to the depths of the sea or hibernating in an underground burrow. Most snakes […]

If you were to explore the rainforests of Australia, you might come across a large coil draped over a tree branch. This coil is an animal – a green tree python (Morelia viridis). These snakes are known for their bright colors which change dramatically over the course of their lives. […]

A ringneck snake is a very small, slender snake. It only grows to 10 to 15 inches long. These little snakes serve as intermediate predators in their local food webs, serving as the predator of smaller animals and the prey of many larger animals. There are two main subspecies of […]

The CDC estimates that 7000-8000 people in the United States are bitten by venomous snakes every year. That number does not include all the people who are bitten by nonvenomous snakes as well. Snakes do let go after they bite. However, some species of snakes may hold on for longer […]