World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16, 2022. On this day, we honour the numerous and diverse snake species that exist throughout the world and highlight the significant contributions they make to our ecosystems.

What does World Snake Day mean?

Every year, the day known as World Snake Day is held to honour all snake species. People get knowledge about the various kinds of snakes and how to keep them safe on World Snake Day.

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The goal of World Snake Day is to increase public awareness of the value of protecting snakes. Over the past thirty years, the number of snake species has declined by more than 60 percent worldwide, and many are in danger of going extinct. There are more than 1,200 species of snakes in the world.

Understanding the differences between dangerous and non-threatening snake species is one method to aid in their conservation. You can observe World Snake Day in a variety of ways, such as by reading about snakes or viewing instructive films. You can also take part in social media campaigns or gatherings to spread the word about protecting snakes.

History of World Snake Day

The Old English word “snaca” is where the English word “snake” originates. The terrestrial lizards that lived between 174.1 million and 163.5 million years ago are assumed to have given rise to the reptile. In fact, the earliest fossil snake, Eophis underwoodi, lived in England some 167 million years ago.

What different kinds of snakes are there?

There are numerous varieties of snakes, and each one has distinct physical characteristics and behavioural patterns.

Here are a few of the most prevalent snake species:

Viper: A viper is a snake with a strong venom that can quickly cause death.

Python: One of the most prevalent snake species in the world. They can move about with ease because of their lengthy body and flexible neck.

Rattlesnake: One of the deadliest snakes in the world. They use the scales on the tip of their tail, which resemble rattles, to alert other creatures of their presence.

Boas: Boas are among the more prevalent snake species in the world. They can catch prey due to their large tongue and smooth body.

Learn more about these amazing reptiles on World Snake Day and take some steps to help conserve them. Many of us are ignorant of the risks posed by snakes, thus it is our duty to educate ourselves and take precautions to safeguard them.