Snake Facts | The Truth Behind Snakes: Are They Really Scary?

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One of the most feared animals on the earth is the snake. After all, there are thousands of snake-related casualties every year, so it is really no surprise that many people are afraid of snakes.

Snakes are reptiles with long bodies. They have no limbs, but this doesn’t stop them from being efficient predators. They are carnivores that use their venom to immobilize their prey with just one bite.

If you’re interested in learning more about these slithering creatures, then keep on watching for 30 Snake Facts!

0:48 There are 3,600 different snake species in the world.
1:17 Antarctica is the only continent with no snakes at all.
1:36 There are also other countries outside of Antarctica that do not have any snakes.
1:55 Meanwhile, there is an island in Brazil that is occupied solely by snakes.
2:19 Australia has the most species of venomous snakes in the world.
2:38 One way to determine if a snake is venomous is through its eyes.
3:07 Snakes can’t blink.
3:35 A snake’s skeleton can have 600 to 1800 bones.
4:07 Not all snakes lay eggs.
4:30 A snake’s scales can serve different functions depending on the species.
4:51 Some snake species can retract their fangs.
5:08 Snake fangs only last for about 6 to 10 weeks.
5:26 Snake fangs are curved backward.
5:43 A snake’s venom is deadly.
6:04 Snakes drink water using their throats.
6:14 Snakes only need to eat around 6 to 30 meals per year.
6:30 A snake that eats too much might explode.
6:53 The largest snake fossil ever found measured up to 50 feet long.
7:17 Many believe that one of the most intelligent snake species is the King Cobra.
7:40 Albino snakes are sensitive to UV rays.
8:03 Some snakes can fly.
8:26 The world’s fastest snake is the Black Mamba.
8:49 The death adder snake strikes the fastest among all snake species.
9:12 With a single bite, the inland taipan snake can kill up to 100 men.
9:38 On the other hand, the Pico jackfruit snake could potentially cure cancer.
10:17 A wine made from cobra blood is a popular drink in Vietnam.
10:49 1 in 3 adults is afraid of snakes.
11:11 Snakes without scales are popular household pets.
11:32 Wearing denim can protect you from snake venom.
11:52 You should not wash a wound from a snake bite.

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