Typically shy and solitary creatures, substantial mystery surrounds snakes, such that a number of persistent myths have developed over the centuries. Let’s have a little post-series about some of the common Snake Myths! Myth #1: “Snakes can sting you with their sharp, pointy tongues!”
Misinformation abounds on social-media, and snake-info is no exception… so here’s a post worth sharing because it just might save a life! We’re fortunate to have no venomous snakes in Nova Scotia but elsewhere, caution is required, and these images are no help.
Next up on my list of adorable weirdo snakes is the Madagascar Leaf-Nosed Snake (langaha madagascariensis).
While they might be traditionally “beautiful,” the next snake in list of adorable weirdos, the Tentacled Snake (erpeton tentaculatum) is one of the most fascinating predators on the planet, and a remarkable example of the adaptability of snakes.
Next up in our highlight of the adorable weirdos of the snake world is the file snake, or “elephant trunk snake” from the genus Acrochordus.
Social media is chock full of stunning, colourful snakes, but now I want to highlight a few of the adorable weirdos of the snake world.
Ball pythons (aka: python regius or “Royal pythons”) are the most popular pet snake in the world, with thousands of captive breeders and a wide array of “morphs,” which are minor genetic mutations that manifest some amazing patterns & colours. One of the other reasons ball pythons are so popular…
The Shedding Process By: Daniel Hill (Source: Ball-Pythons.net) The process by which a reptile sheds its skin is called ecdysis. This process may last from 9-14 days depending on the reptile. Unlike lizards that generally shed in pieces, snakes will shed in one single piece if provided the proper conditions….
