

They come in so many variations (around 3,600 species!!!), colors, and sizes. And with this knowledge, it’s easy to understand the fascination people have with snakes and why SO many want to have them as pets!Īnd when it comes to variety? Well, let’s just say snakes take the cake…


Snakes can be represented from evil beings to omens of fertility and rebirth, depending on the origin story. In fact, mammals are biologically inclined to be wary of snakes in their environment, which explains why SO MUCH mythology has been created about them over the millennia. People are seemingly either enthralled by their “sneaky” nature or terrified that they represent something dangerous or sinister. The folklore about snakes, or serpents, has been long and enduring.
