What myths have you heard about snakes? Bet I can bust them!

Myth: If you "defang" a rattlesnake, it will be a safe pet. Fact: Rattlesnakes shed their fangs on average, every three months. A new set will have already grown and will be ready to envenomate

Myth: You can tell a rattlesnake's age by the number of rattles it has. Fact: Rattlesnakes are born with one "rattle", which is called a button. Each time it sheds, it gains a new "rattle", or segment.

The pup is growing!

Crotalus cerastes, or sidewinder eating a mouse. I only feed frozen, thawed prey items as I feel it's more humane.

Crotalus cerastes, or sidewinder eating a mouse. I only feed frozen, thawed prey items as I feel it's more humane.

This is Toolbox. Local PD got a snake call. Went to the home to find this guy had tried to get into a toolbox, but the lid slammed shut on him. He has some abrasions and a few broken ribs, but has eaten,

Hello, my name is Terri and I'm new to Steemit. Still learning and hoping to have a great time and educate members. my passion is venomous snakes, mainly North American pit vipers. I currently have 23

Born February 8, 2016, Cali was destined to be ours. I'd been looking for a puppy for some time, and a friend had a litter coming soon. Having had an adult Dane, I figured it was time to get another. Mom