Six shocking facts about snakes you probably didn't know
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- 26 Aug 2022
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Slithering through jungles, deserts, and backyards, snakes can be found in every continent on Earth except Antarctica. While many worldwide are startled by their stealth and sudden appearance on a hiking trail or in a garden, all species of snakes are crucial to the balance of life in their ecosystems. Here are six surprising facts about snakes that will help render a sense of appreciation.
1. There are over 3,700 snake species
According to the latest count, there are 3,789 snake species worldwide. This number continues to rise, too, as more species are discovered all the time.
. Snakes evolved over 142 million years ago
While it is hard to pinpoint when precisely snakes came to be on our planet due to their fragile skeletons, snakes first appeared in the fossil record during the Cretaceous period. Scientists believe this makes snakes anywhere from 98 to 142 million years old. Perhaps most shocking, though, is that this makes them a younger species than other reptiles such as crocodiles, lizards, and turtles. Read More...
