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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Identify a Florida Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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?

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Black Rat Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what these snakes eat and where they live, along with other facts.
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Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Mystic Aquarium: Thanks, Snakes!

For Students 1st - 2nd
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.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Black Rat Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Great Plains Rat Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Bull Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Smooth Green Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
Similar to the Racer, the University of Nebraska presents information on the Smooth Green snake, including habitat, diet, and size.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Grey Banded King Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers information about the Grey Banded King Snake, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Lizards and Snakes

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Snakes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other Reptiles

For Students K - 1st
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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.12 Lizards and Snakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the characteristics and behaviors of lizards and snakes.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Science Explorations: Uncover Lizards and Snakes

For Students 3rd - 8th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Union of Conservation of Nature profiles Leonard's Pipe Snake, a threatened coral snake from Malaysia.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Ring Necked Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Snake Bites

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive first aid information for treating snake bites. Topics covered include symptoms for the various types of poisonous snakes, treatment, and prevention.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Garter Snakes

For Students 3rd - 8th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Snake Patterns Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Determine the rule for the number of black vs. red rings on a snake. Printable lesson.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Bull Snake Printout

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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