Trigger warning: Snakes ahead
National Serpent Day – February 1
Image by Alexander Lesnitsky from Pixabay
Snakes serve many purposes, but not for the faint of heart.
Before we start talking about National Serpent Day, just a disclaimer for those who have ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes. We will be talking about snakes in this article.
51% of the world’s population has a fear of snakes, according to news.gallup.com. If you are, in fact, a part of this number and you want to continue reading, then good for you! For February 1, you might want to learn the names of the most venomous snakes, where they are located, and how to survive snake attacks.
According to en.wikipedia.org, 7,000 to 8,000 snake attacks happen a year. Only five of those people die, so there’s really little to worry about.
The most poisonous snake in the world is the Black Mamba, which is located in Africa, reaching up to 14 feet in length. Five out of 38 people bitten by Black Mambas and given the anti-venom died anyway, so you probably don’t want to risk getting bit by a Black Mamba. The best and worst thing about Black Mambas is that their population is stable. Are you ready to learn about snakes in California? Check out that information at https://rb.gy/bckapp. Sorry to all ophidiophobics.
Don’t fear, though. According to an article on wikihow.com, here are some tips if you encounter a snake:
- Try not to panic. Staying calm can help you make the right decisions and help you to stay safe.
- Don’t make any sudden movements in the direction of the snake. Just remain calm, and try not to startle the animal.
- The snake was not out looking for you. It likely was just trying to find a place to get warm.
- Walk away. One of the most effective ways to survive an encounter with a snake is to not engage.
- Make loud noises. Loud sounds can help you to drive a snake from your path. Snakes don’t have ears, but they are very sensitive to vibrations. Loud sounds are likely to make a snake flee to a more quiet place
