Snakes tend to rely on two specific senses: hearing and smell. Both of these have changed to meet environmental and evolutionary needs. However, due to the pressures faced by snakes, these senses have resulted in some unique adaptations that are great assets but also come with significant drawbacks. The smell is one particular problem for…

Garter snakes are common snakes from the Thamnophis genus. They’re Colubridae snakes that live in North and Central America from the colder areas of Canada down to Costa Rica. Generally, there are 35 species and subspecies recognized, but there are some disagreements. Most garter snakes have large round eyes, and round pupils, are slender, have…

One of the worst fears of cat owners is that a snake has bitten them. A snake bite on cat family members can be terrifying and upsetting. In this article, we look at what is best in these circumstances. What are the Cat Bitten by Snake Symptoms? There are many cat snake bite symptoms that…

Snakes live in many environments across the USA. However, they tend to prefer spaces where they can wedge themselves. Sometimes this means that they live in rock crevices, however, sometimes they use snake holes in yard areas. What Are Snake Holes? Snake holes are locations where snakes are living, normally a hole in the loose…

The time you will most likely get bitten, is when a snake bites a foot or leg because you’ve walked to close them. Sometimes, you might not even know that a snake has bitten you because a bite is not painful, especially from smaller species. However, as a precaution, many people believe that rubber boots…

Snakes, like other animals, do go to the toilet with pee and poo. This is often one of the few ways those hunting for snakes know when a snake has been nearby. And it is sometimes the first sign that a gardener will see a snake too. So if you want to keep your yard…

There are more than 3,971 snake species world wide, and 150 in North America. They cover a range of ecological niches and have different adaptations that make them interesting. However, one of the most confusing aspects is whether snakes lay eggs or not. In this article, we ask: do snakes lay eggs, and other related…

Cats are a very popular pet with nearly 32 million US households owning over 58 million pet cats. Only dogs beat them for the most popular pet in the United States. However, cats are also more independent, often prowling suburban areas or rural locations throughout the day and night. As a result, they can sometimes…

Suburban or city dogs might never have to cross paths with a snake. However, dogs in rural areas are exposed to the creatures, and every once in a while, a dog gets bitten by a snake. Snakebites on dogs are also common when pet owners take their furry friends for outings like camping, hunting, and…

You might have heard the myth that Copperheads (Agkistrodon Contortrix) smell like cucumber. This common way of identifying whether you are close to a copperhead could be misleading. In this article, we ask: do copperheads smell like cucumber? What are Copperhead Snakes? Copperheads are a member of the subfamily of venomous snakes that are known…