Snakes in florida


Snakes in Florida

FUN FACTS ABOUT SNAKES


FUN FACTS ABOUT SNAKES
In Texas, you're four times more likely to be killed by lightning than a snakebite. We have an average of two to three deaths per year from snakebites, compared with five to seven for insect bites and eight from lightning.

Snakes range farther north and occur at higher elevations than lizards. They are also adapted to a much wider range of environmental conditions.

There are no snakes in Ireland, Newfoundland, New Zealand or many South Sea islands.

Contrary to popular belief, snake skin is not clammy or slimy, but smooth, dry, and slightly cool to the touch.

In Australia, the majority of snakes are venomous, approximately 80%. You need to watch where you step down under.

Rattlesnakes can't hear the sound of their own rattles.

Large prey and a slow metabolism give snakes the advantage of not having to eat so often. Few eat more than once a week; many eat from 8 to 10 times a year. Some are capable of very long fasts.

Numerous species of snakes occasionally or regularly eat snakes of other species, usually much smaller than themselves.

It is not uncommon to encounter snakes while in the outdoors. What is uncommon is for people to react to the presence of a snake with calm. Most people fear snakes because they do not understand them or their importance in the natural world. While several species are potentially dangerous to humans, most are harmless creatures that form vital links in their ecosystems as highly efficient predators of rodents. Common sense is the best protection against dangerous species when afield: watch where you place your hands, where you place your feet, and where you sit. If you find a snake LEAVE IT ALONE! Purchase a field guide for identification of the various species. Enjoy the outdoors by learning more about these fascinating animals.






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