Snakes are a family of legless, elongated, venomous or non-venomous carnivorous reptiles. Covered in scales and equipped with multiple joints in their jaws, most species of snakes live on land with some species are able to swim or fly. Thanks to their flexible jaws, most snakes eat their prey whole after they kill through either constriction, if non-venomous, or through poisoning with their venomous bite. Snakes are found on nearly every continent, except Antarctica, and are not found on many large islands, such as Ireland and Iceland. Only 600 species of snakes are venomous and only 200 of those are venomous enough to seriously harm or kill a human (about 7 percent of all snakes). Snakes shed their skin monthly and have forked tongues that they use to smell in order to hunt their prey and sense their surroundings.

What do snakes eat?

Snakes are carnivores, and their diet varies on their species. Generally, snakes eat fish, worms, termites, birds, bats, and other types of snakes. Smaller snakes eat pupae, eggs, ants, and centipedes, while larger snakes can eat deer and pigs. All snakes swallow their food whole.

How do snakes move?

Snakes have 4 methods they use to move: the serpentine, concertina, sidewinding, and rectilinear method. In the serpentine method, the most common method, snakes push off bumpy surfaces and move in a wavy motion. The concertina method is effective for tight spaces, the sidewinding method helps them move on loose or slippery surfaces, and the rectilinear method is a straight movement.

How often do snakes shed?

Snakes tend to shed their skin 2 to 4 times a year. The amount varies depending on the age and species of the snake. Younger snakes shed their skin every 2 weeks while older snakes shed their skin 2 times a year.

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3.15”-5.9” | 8-15 cm
6.5’-12’ | 1.98-3.66 m
6.6-11 lb | 3-5 kg
12-18 years
Atlantic Bushmaster
15.000
366.000
5.000
18.00
3205
GUIDE
3D
Atlantic Bushmaster
1.2”-2.75” | 3-7 cm
2’-5’ | .61-1.52 m
2.6-6.6 lb | 1.2-3 kg
30-50 years
Ball Python
7.000
152.000
3.000
50.00
227400
GUIDE
3D
Ball Python
2”-3.9” | 5-10 cm
6.5’-14’ | 1.98-4.27 m
2.2-3.5 lb | 1-1.6 kg
10-20 years
Black Mamba
10.000
427.000
1.600
20.00
437350
GUIDE
3D
Black Mamba
3.5”-8.7” | 9-22 cm
8’-26’ | 2.44-7.92 m
15-165 lb | 6.8-75 kg
20-28 years
Burmese Python
22.000
792.000
75.000
28.00
72500
GUIDE
3D
Burmese Python
1.2”-2” | 3-5 cm
3’-6.5’ | .91-1.98 m
1-3.3 lb | .45-1.5 kg
10-20 years
California Kingsnake
5.000
198.000
1.500
20.00
16400
GUIDE
3D
California Kingsnake
1.6”-3.15” | 4-8 cm
6.5’-10’ | 1.98-3.05 m
26.4-33 lb | 12-15 kg
15-30 years
Carpet Python
8.000
305.000
15.000
30.00
27200
GUIDE
3D
Carpet Python
1.2”-2” | 3-5 cm
24”-40” | .61-1.02 m
.22-.77 lb | .1-.35 kg
10-30 years
Copperhead
5.000
102.000
0.350
30.00
227700
GUIDE
3D
Copperhead
.6”-1.4” | 1.5-3.5 cm
2’-6’ | .61-1.83 m
1-2 lb | .45-.9 kg
10-23 years
Corn Snake
3.500
183.000
0.900
23.00
255000
GUIDE
3D
Corn Snake
1”-1.4” | 2.5-3.5 cm
3.5’-6’ | 1.07-1.83 m
1.1-4.9 lb | .5-2.2 kg
10-34 years
Eastern Black Rat Snake
3.500
183.000
2.200
34.00
1200
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Black Rat Snake
2”-3.9” | 5-10 cm
6.5’-14’ | 1.98-4.27 m
2.2-3.3 lb | 1-1.5 kg
12-19 years
Eastern Green Mamba
10.000
427.000
1.500
19.00
3950
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3D
Eastern Green Mamba
1.8”-2.75” | 4.5-7 cm
4’-6’ | 1.22-1.83 m
.9-2 lb | .4-.9 kg
15-20 years
Emerald Tree Boa
7.000
183.000
0.900
20.00
30100
GUIDE
3D
Emerald Tree Boa
3.7”-4.9” | 9.5-12.5 cm
4’-6’ | 1.22-1.83 m
17.6-24.3 lb | 8-11 kg
13-20 years
Gaboon Viper
12.500
183.000
11.000
20.00
140400
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3D
Gaboon Viper
3.5”-7.9” | 9-20 cm
10’-30’ | 3.05-9.14 m
100-550 lb | 45-250 kg
10-32 years
Green Anaconda
20.000
914.000
250.000
32.00
77400
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3D
Green Anaconda
1.6”-2.4” | 4-6 cm
5’-6.5’ | 1.52-1.98 m
2.4-3.5 lb | 1.1-1.6 kg
12-20 years
Green Tree Python
6.000
198.000
1.600
20.00
58000
GUIDE
3D
Green Tree Python
1”-1.4” | 2.5-3.5 cm
3.5’-5’ | 1.07-1.52 m
4.4-6.6 lb | 2-3 kg
24-32 years
Indian Cobra
3.500
152.000
3.000
32.00
38100
GUIDE
3D
Indian Cobra
3”-3.9” | 7.5-10 cm
6’-9’ | 1.83-2.74 m
2.2-4.4 lb | 1-2 kg
10-20 years
Inland Taipan
10.000
274.000
2.000
20.00
79900
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3D
Inland Taipan
3.15”-5.5” | 8-14 cm
10’-18’ | 3.05-5.49 m
11-15 lb | 5-6.8 kg
15-23 years
King Cobra
14.000
549.000
6.800
23.00
353900
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3D
King Cobra
2.4”-5.9” | 6-15 cm
5’-21’ | 1.52-6.4 m
165-385 lb | 75-175 kg
15-30 years
Reticulated Python
15.000
640.000
175.000
30.00
75800
GUIDE
3D
Reticulated Python
.4”-.8” | 1-2 cm
16”-38” | 41-97 cm
2.2-3.3 lb | 1-1.5 kg
9-11 years
Ribbon Snake
2.000
97.000
1.500
11.00
21005
GUIDE
3D
Ribbon Snake
.6”-1.2” | 1.5-3 cm
17”-36” | 43-91 cm
.8-1 lb | .36-.45 kg
18-31 years
Rosy Boa
3.000
91.000
0.450
31.00
25030
GUIDE
3D
Rosy Boa
.4”-.6” | 1-1.5 cm
22”-32” | 56-81 cm
.03-.07 lb | 15-30 g
5-15 years
Rough Green Snake
1.500
81.000
0.030
15.00
13300
GUIDE
3D
Rough Green Snake
.4”-1” | 1-2.5 cm
2’-4’ | .61-1.22 m
2-5 lb | .9-2.3 kg
7-15 years
Texas Coral Snake
2.500
122.000
2.300
15.00
7700
GUIDE
3D
Texas Coral Snake
.8”-1.4” | 2-3.5 cm
2’-4’ | .61-1.22 m
.55-1.3 lb | .25-.6 kg
20-25 years
Water Moccasin
3.500
122.000
0.600
25.00
191000
GUIDE
3D
Water Moccasin
1.4”-2.75” | 3.5-7 cm
3’-7’ | .91-2.13 m
2.6-14.8 lb | 1.2-6.7 kg
15-26 years
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
7.000
213.000
6.700
26.00
20800
GUIDE
3D
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Reticulated Python to other snakes

Unlike other snakes that prefer amphibians, small reptiles, birds, and insects, the reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is among the few animals with humans on their menu. This world’s longest snake belongs to the family Pythonidae and is common to the Southern parts of Asia. These man-eaters are excellent swimmers hence prefer wetlands, grasslands forest, and rainforest. They are aggressive and the name comes from ‘reticulated’ net-like motif that gives it great camouflage. Reticulated pythons are identified by their suborbital portion present in the upper jaw lacking a lateral or protruding figure, back in black X repeated patterns or diamond-like patterns. The snake is hunted for its skin, as a pet, and traditional medicine.

The Reticulated Python has an overall length between 5’-21’ (1.52-6.4 m), body width of roughly 2.4”-5.9” (6-15 cm), and weight from 165-385 lb (75-175 kg). The typical lifespan of the Reticulated Python is between 15-30 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Reticulated Python in various poses
Unlike other snakes that prefer amphibians, small reptiles, birds, and insects, the reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is among the few animals with humans on their menu. This world’s longest snake belongs to the family Pythonidae and is common to the Southern parts of Asia.

The Reticulated Python has an overall length between 5’-21’ (1.52-6.4 m), body width of roughly 2.4”-5.9” (6-15 cm), and weight from 165-385 lb (75-175 kg). The typical lifespan of the Reticulated Python is between 15-30 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Reticulated Python in various poses
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus)
Height:
Width:
2.4”-5.9” | 6-15 cm
Length:
5’-21’ | 1.52-6.4 m
Depth:
Weight:
165-385 lb | 75-175 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Malayopython reticulatus
Lifespan
15-30 years

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Reticulated Python top view (assorted)

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Rosy Boa (Charina trivirgata)
Scale illustration of an average Rosy Boa compared to other snake species

Rather than stand ground or fight off agitators, the Rosy Boa (Charina trivirgata) will roll to look like a compact ball with the head at the center. It is common in Southwest America and even Mexico and belongs to the family Boidae with the name coming from its rosy or Salmon coloration on their belly. This small snake has three longitudinal stripes in orange, black, brown, maroon, or rust colors and favors underneath rocks, in crevices where it can escape predators. It inhabits desert, bushland, rocky mountain slopes, and scrubs; active during the day and its docile temperament make it ideal as a pet snake.

The Rosy Boa has an overall length between 17”-36” (43-91 cm), body width of roughly .6”-1.2” (1.5-3 cm), and weight from .8-1 lb (.36-.45 kg). The typical lifespan of the Rosy Boa is between 18-31 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the Rosy Boa
Rather than stand ground or fight off agitators, the Rosy Boa (Charina trivirgata) will roll to look like a compact ball with the head at the center. It is common in Southwest America and even Mexico and belongs to the family Boidae with the name coming from its rosy or Salmon coloration.

The Rosy Boa has an overall length between 17”-36” (43-91 cm), body width of roughly .6”-1.2” (1.5-3 cm), and weight from .8-1 lb (.36-.45 kg). The typical lifespan of the Rosy Boa is between 18-31 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the Rosy Boa
Rosy Boa (Charina trivirgata)
Height:
Width:
.6”-1.2” | 1.5-3 cm
Length:
17”-36” | 43-91 cm
Depth:
Weight:
.8-1 lb | .36-.45 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Charina trivirgata
Lifespan
18-31 years

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Rosy Boa top view (assorted)

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Atlantic Bushmaster (Lachesis muta)
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Atlantic Bushmaster compared to other snakes

The Atlantic bushmaster (Lachesis muta) possesses special consideration making them susceptible to stress hence rarely live long in captivity. As a pit viper, the Atlantic bushmaster belongs to the family Viperidae, native to South America, and would vibrate its tail in defense mode. This venomous snake does well in adjacent fields, cleared areas, and hilly regions. They are the third-longest vipers in the world with bodies in yellow, grey-brown, and red. Their head and snout are broad, neck narrow, and lack canthus, body moderately stout but cylindrical and tapered. Also, they have featured in Greek mythology among the three Fates.

The Atlantic Bushmaster has an overall length between 6.5’-12’ (1.98-3.66 m), body width of roughly 3.15”-5.9” (8-15 cm), and weight from 6.6-11 lb (3-5 kg). The typical lifespan of the Atlantic Bushmaster is between 12-18 years.

Set of scaled top view drawings of the Atlantic Bushmaster
The Atlantic bushmaster (Lachesis muta) possesses special consideration making them susceptible to stress hence rarely live long in captivity. As a pit viper, the Atlantic bushmaster belongs to the family Viperidae, native to South America, and would vibrate its tail in defense mode.

The Atlantic Bushmaster has an overall length between 6.5’-12’ (1.98-3.66 m), body width of roughly 3.15”-5.9” (8-15 cm), and weight from 6.6-11 lb (3-5 kg). The typical lifespan of the Atlantic Bushmaster is between 12-18 years.

Set of scaled top view drawings of the Atlantic Bushmaster
Atlantic Bushmaster (Lachesis muta)
Height:
Width:
3.15”-5.9” | 8-15 cm
Length:
6.5’-12’ | 1.98-3.66 m
Depth:
Weight:
6.6-11 lb | 3-5 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Lachesis muta
Lifespan
12-18 years

Drawings include:

Atlantic Bushmaster top view (assorted)

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Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
Scale illustration of an average Water Moccasin compared to other snake species

The Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus) would show fangs and coil its body in defense mode. They are the only semi-aquatic vipers preferring marshes, streams, slow-moving water bodies of the Southern United States, hence can hunt in water and even deliver fatal bites. Some locals also call it Cottonmouth, viper, black moccasin, and swamp moccasin. The Water Moccasin belongs to the family Viperidae showing a broad head and blunt snout with males being larger than females which give birth to live offspring. Its name originates from its threat display of gaping an intruder while maintaining ground and opening its mouth to show the white oral.

The Water Moccasin has an overall length between 2’-4’ (.61-1.22 m), body width of roughly .8”-1.4” (2-3.5 cm), and weight from .55-1.3 lb (.25-.6 kg). The typical lifespan of the Water Moccasin is between 20-25 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the Water Moccasin
The Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus) would show fangs and coil its body in defense mode. They are the only semi-aquatic vipers preferring marshes, streams, slow-moving water bodies of the Southern United States, hence can hunt in water and even deliver fatal bites.

The Water Moccasin has an overall length between 2’-4’ (.61-1.22 m), body width of roughly .8”-1.4” (2-3.5 cm), and weight from .55-1.3 lb (.25-.6 kg). The typical lifespan of the Water Moccasin is between 20-25 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the Water Moccasin
Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
Height:
Width:
.8”-1.4” | 2-3.5 cm
Length:
2’-4’ | .61-1.22 m
Depth:
Weight:
.55-1.3 lb | .25-.6 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Lifespan
20-25 years

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Water Moccasin top view (assorted)

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Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Black Mamba to other snakes

You may need to keep distance when handling the Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) because they are unpredictable, agile, fast-moving, and highly venomous. This second longest venomous snake is a member of the family Elapidae and common to Sub-Saharan Africa with a body usually in grey or dark brown and prefers dense forest, woodland, rocky slopes, and savannah. A coffin-shaped head and long, cylindrical but slender body ensure the black mamba survives in both terrestrial and arboreal environments. The black mamba’s primary defense mechanism includes hissing, spreading its narrow cobra-like neck-flap, and opening its inky-black mouth, from which it gets its name.

The Black Mamba has an overall length between 6.5’-14’ (1.98-4.27 m), body width of roughly 2”-3.9” (5-10 cm), and weight from 2.2-3.5 lb (1-1.6 kg). The typical lifespan of the Black Mamba is between 10-20 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Black Mamba in various poses
You may need to keep distance when handling the Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) because they are unpredictable, agile, fast-moving, and highly venomous. This second longest venomous snake is a member of the family Elapidae and common to Sub-Saharan Africa with a body usually in grey or brown.

The Black Mamba has an overall length between 6.5’-14’ (1.98-4.27 m), body width of roughly 2”-3.9” (5-10 cm), and weight from 2.2-3.5 lb (1-1.6 kg). The typical lifespan of the Black Mamba is between 10-20 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Black Mamba in various poses
Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
Height:
Width:
2”-3.9” | 5-10 cm
Length:
6.5’-14’ | 1.98-4.27 m
Depth:
Weight:
2.2-3.5 lb | 1-1.6 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Dendroaspis polylepis
Lifespan
10-20 years

Drawings include:

Black Mamba top view (assorted)

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