University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Identify a Florida Snake
This field guide to the snakes of Florida has everything you need to identify one, including drawings of scale patterns and excellent photographs, as well as how to recognize which ones are venomous. Also included is a section on how to...
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Ohio Public Library Information Center: What's That Snake?
The Ohio Public Library information network provides an extensive tool allowing users to search for snakes by name as well as by narrowing down characteristics until you've located a particular type. Myths, facts, and misconceptions are...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst: Snakes of Massachusetts
This excellent online exhibit presents the major snakes of Massachusetts. It presents a brief history of snakes, looks at people's misconceptions of snakes, provides snake facts, and gives information on how to identify different species.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Black Rat Snake
Find out what these snakes eat and where they live, along with other facts.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Mystic Aquarium: Thanks, Snakes!
Snakes live in many different habitats. Read about how they help humans, the threats they face, and what you can do to protect them. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake
Get the facts about the western garter snake. Besides finding a detailed description of second most common snake, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Amphibian and Reptile Fact...
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Black Rat Snake
Similar to the Fox Snake, the young Black Rat Snake kills by constriction. This site by the University of Nebraska includes description, habitat, diet, and size of the Black Rat Snake.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Great Plains Rat Snake
The nonpoisonous Great Plains Rat Snake is sometimes called the Corn Snake. The University of Nebraska presents more information including a brief description and photo.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Bull Snake
The University of Nebraska presents information on the Bull Snake, a nonpoisonous snake found in grasslands, woodlands, and farmlands. Map of Nebraska and similar species links included.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Smooth Green Snake
Similar to the Racer, the University of Nebraska presents information on the Smooth Green snake, including habitat, diet, and size.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Grey Banded King Snake
This resource offers information about the Grey Banded King Snake, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Lizards and Snakes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lizards and snakes belong to the largest order of reptiles, Squamata. Lizards are a large group of reptiles, with nearly 5,000 species, living on every continent...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Snakes
Each student is asked to become a herpetologist or snake expert in this lesson and research a snake species. They prepare a fact sheet for inclusion into a class field guide. The goal is for young scholars to become more aware of...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other Reptiles
This book checks facts related to the book Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras by Mary Pope Osborne. When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure, they had lots of questions. Magic Treehouse Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.12 Lizards and Snakes
Explore the characteristics and behaviors of lizards and snakes.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Science Explorations: Uncover Lizards and Snakes
An exploration of squamates, or scaled reptiles. Take notes about lizards and snakes using the pdf "Squamate Chart" while viewing a slideshow, investigate the squamate anatomy and how squamates differ from other animals, such as insects...
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Red List of Threatened Species: Leonard's Pipe Snake
The International Union of Conservation of Nature profiles Leonard's Pipe Snake, a threatened coral snake from Malaysia.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Ring Necked Snake
A detailed overview of the ring-necked snake's characteristics, physical features, behavior, and how it lives. Included are photos and classification information.
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Reptiles and Amphibians of the Uk: Grass Snake
The most common species in the UK, the Grass Snake is identified by the Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK website. Detailed description and photos included.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Snake Bites
Comprehensive first aid information for treating snake bites. Topics covered include symptoms for the various types of poisonous snakes, treatment, and prevention.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Garter Snakes
This site gives an in-depth description of a garter snake, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Art History Resources: Minoan Snake Goddess
View and learn about the mysterious, bare-breasted faience figurine, the Minoan Snake Goddess. The site covers everything from the finding of the sculpture to the history of Minoan Culture.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Snake Patterns Lesson Plan [Pdf]
Determine the rule for the number of black vs. red rings on a snake. Printable lesson.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Bull Snake Printout
Also sometimes known as the gopher snake or pine snake, the Bull snake is a constrictor that suffocates its prey. Enchanted Learning presents information on its anatomy, diet, habitat, reproduction, and classification.
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