- By Priyanka Munshi
- Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:32 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
World Snake Day 2023, everyone knows that snakes are the world's most adored and feared creatures. Almost 2000 forms of this reptile have horrible names. People from all over the world observe this day on July 16 each year.
The fact that National Snake Day is observed shows how fascinated people are with these reptiles, which may grow from a few inches to 30 feet long. Despite their fear of snakes, they play a crucial role in our world and are frequently referred to as snakes when undesirable behavior is observed. Snakes are amazing animals that are essential to our way of life. By balancing the food web, controlling pests, protecting crops from rodents, and supplying food for birds, larger members, and other snakes, snakes also help to maintain ecosystem balance.
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World Snake Day2023 History And Significance
The purpose of National Snake Day is to inform people about snakes and what they have to offer the world. Due to climate change and deforestation, the habitats of these intriguing species, which have ancient lineages, are diminishing. The day is meant to keep them healthy.
There are more than 3500 different species of snakes on the globe, so you can probably find one in your area. However, less than 25%, or 600 out of 3500, are virulent. Since only 200 snake species pose a substantial risk to people, they are not as frightening as they may appear. For people who are interested in keeping snakes as pets, research is vital.
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Here Are Some Of The World's Most Dangerous Snakes:
Many-Banded Krait
Southeast Asia is home to the many-banded krait, whose highly strong venom can result in respiratory failure and even death.
Green Mamba
The green mamba, which is also found in Africa, is poisonous and affects the neurological system, paralyzing its victims and bringing about their demise.
Black Mamba
One of the swiftest land snakes in the world, the black mamba can inject a significant amount of extremely toxic venom with each bite. Only in Africa may one encounter the black mamba.
Philippine Cobra
Only found in the Philippines, the highly toxic venom of the Philippine Cobra can result in respiratory collapse and death.
Tiger Snake
The tiger snake is a native of Australia, and its lethal venom can paralyze an animal and kill it within minutes.