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Why the Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend
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Garter snakes are harmless, very common and beneficially feed on slugs, leeches, large insects and small rodents in North American gardens.
8 Best Pet Snakes for Beginners (Plus Care Tips)
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Thinking about getting a pet snake but not sure which one won't turn you into a real-life Indiana Jones? Relax, there are plenty of species that make awesome beginner pet snakes without the dramatic escape attempts or venomous surprises.
Albino Snake Traits and Health Concerns
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An albino snake will stand out in its natural habitat. Unlike their non-albino counterparts, albino snakes have a genetic mutation that affects the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the typical coloration in animals. This lack of melanin results in the distinctively pale or white skin and pink or red eyes that are the hallmarks of albinism.
Snake Activities
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Learn more about these slithery, reptilian creatures with these creative, entertaining snake activities. Watch snakes move and make snake crafts.
The Rat Snake Is More Essential Than You Realize
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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.
Do Snakes Hibernate? Technically No, Functionally Yes
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Have you ever wondered what happens to snakes when cold weather arrives? Do snakes hibernate like bears and other animals, or do they do something else?
The Flying Snake Doesn't Fly So Much as Fall With Style
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To some, the thought of snakes flying through the air is the scariest thought imaginable, but, as we'll explain, flying snakes don't actually fly, they "fall with style."
Ever Wondered How Snakes Mate?
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Welcome to the wild, wild world of dual penises, delayed fertilization, mama python incubators and springtime "mating balls."
Queen Snake: Not Regal But as Picky as Royalty
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Today, we're going to dive into the watery world of one of North America's most fascinating reptiles: the queen snake.
How to Identify Garden Snakes
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Do you know how to identify garden snakes? Find out how to identify garden snakes in this article from HowStuffWorks.