Do Snakes Belong Everywhere?

Snakes have a purpose in the world, consuming rodents, bugs, and even other snakes that bother us, as well as serving as food for other wildlife. But should snakes exist everywhere? A nine-year-old e-mailed us wondering why snakes can’t be introduced to New Zealand.

Snake Doctor

By the time a snake or other reptile appears ill, it is usually too late to treat it.  Because their metabolism is slow, they don’t react quickly to medication.  So when our gartersnake, Karma, developed a lump near her stomach area, we debated whether or not to take her to the veterinarian.

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Snakes: Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?

Author’s note: This article originally appeared at eNature.com and is republished here with their kind permission. The information within reflects many of our views.

Ophidiophobia is an irrational fear of snakes. Many people, perhaps a majority, claim to have a loathing or dislike of these limbless reptiles. Why do snakes get such a bad rap?

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