Most snakes are not venomous

Worldwide only 15% of over 3000 species of snake are considered dangerous to humans.

 A snake is a reptile without legs. A reptile usually has scales, lays eggs, breathes air, and doesn’t spend much time taking care of its babies. It is also cold-blooded, which means that its body doesn’t stay the same temperature all the time. All snakes are carnivores (meat-eaters). Small snakes eat bugs and frogs. Larger ones eat fish, birds, mice, and rabbits. They use sharp teeth and strong muscles to catch the prey. If the prey animal is bigger than the snake’s mouth, the snake can dislocate its bottom jaw to fit the big animal in.

A venomous snake is one that uses venom, usually delivered through specialized teeth such as hollow fangs, for the purpose of prey immobilization and self-defence. In contrast, non-venomous species either constrict their prey, or simply overpower it with their jaws.

The most venomous snake in the world is the Inland Taipan snake of Australia. The inland Taipan possesses the most toxic venom of any snake.

When you see a snake, take 5 giant steps back; then run.