🪱🐍 Sssslither into World Snake Day! 🐍🪱 – July 16

Did you know there are over 3,000 species of snakes slithering around the world? On World Snake Day, we celebrate these misunderstood creatures and the vital role they play in our ecosystems.

Here are some sizzling snake facts to make your skin crawl — in a good way!

🐍 1. Snakes Don’t Have Eyelids

That’s right — they can’t blink! Instead, their eyes are covered by a special scale called a spectacle that protects them.

🐍 2. Not All Snakes Are Venomous

Only about 600 species are venomous, and just a small number pose any real danger to humans.

🐍 3. They Smell with Their Tongues

Snakes use their forked tongues to pick up scent particles and “taste” the air. That’s how they track prey and navigate their environment!

🐍 4. Some Snakes Can Fly (Well, Glide)

Flying snakes in Southeast Asia can launch themselves from trees and glide through the air up to 100 feet!

🐍 5. They're Nature’s Pest Control

Snakes help keep populations of rodents and pests in check. That means fewer diseases and less crop damage.

🐍 6. The Longest Snake?

The reticulated python holds the record, reaching over 30 feet long — that’s longer than a school bus!