10 Common Snake Myths
Myth #1
Snakes are slimy and clammy to the touch.
Truth
This is incorrect. No snake is slimy. Their scales are actually quite smooth, and glides easily over skin; not an ounce of slime present. Likewise, snakes are not clammy. Depending on where you find one at, it will be either warm or cool to the touch. This is because snakes cannot create their own body heat.
Myth #2
All snakes have fangs, and a bite from one will hurt severely and lead to death.
Truth
Not all snakes have fangs, nor do they all have venom, and contrary to popular belief, many snake bites do not hurt.
Myth #3
Pet boas and pythons can eat you.
Truth
Not true. Most pet pythons and boas will never reach a size where that even becomes a possibility. Ball Pythons, Jungle Carpet Pythons, Red Tail Boas…none of these get anywhere near the size to eat their master.
(via makethingswrong)
