snake: References & Edit History

Additional Reading

General works

Harry W. Greene, Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature (1997), surveys snake diversity and biology and is complemented by stunning photography. John Coborn, The Atlas of Snakes of the World (1991), discusses the care of snakes and snakebites in addition to describing each family and genus. Carl H. Ernst and George R. Zug, Snakes in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book (1996), provides answers to many of the questions most frequently asked about snakes. Tony Phelps, Poisonous Snakes, rev. ed (1989), covers the rear-fanged colubrids, the elapids, and the vipers. Ramona and Desmond Morris, Men and Snakes (1965), thoroughly reviews man’s relationships with snakes, including culture, mythology, medicine, and exploitation. The Ultimate Guide: Snakes (1997), a video produced for the Discovery Channel by Partridge Films, portrays snakes in the wild and also includes computer graphics and interviews with researchers.

Advanced works

Roy W. McDiarmid, Jonathan A. Campbell, and T’Shaka A. Touré, Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol. 1 (1999– ), constitutes the first of a comprehensive series. Richard A. Seigel, Joseph T. Collins, and Susan S. Novak, Snakes: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (1987), is suitable for amateur naturalists as well as researchers. F. Harvey Pough (ed.), Herpetology, 2nd ed. (2001), is a college-level textbook.

Van Wallach

Article History

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Corrected display issue; noted that there are reports from the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) dating to 1912 of a reticulated python measuring 10 meters (32.8 feet) long. Mar 11, 2024
Add new Web site: The Humane Society of the United States - What to do about snakes. Mar 08, 2024
SciTechDaily update. Jan 30, 2024
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Snake. Apr 07, 2023
Add new Web site: One Kind Planet - Snakes. Apr 25, 2022
Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Awesome 8: Super Snakes. Sep 10, 2021
Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Awesome 8: Super Snakes. Sep 10, 2021
Top Questions updated. May 07, 2021
Media added. Nov 05, 2020
Revised the number of deaths from snakebites and mentioned invasive snake species. Nov 05, 2020
Add new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Snake. May 10, 2018
Changed the number of known snake species from "2,900" to "more than 3,400" and describes the differences between venomous and poisonous. Sep 20, 2017
Add new Web site: Easy Science For Kids - Snakes – Are All Snakes Venomous? Dec 29, 2016
Add new Web site: CoolKidFacts.com - Snake. Dec 29, 2016
Add new Web site: Idaho Public Television - Snake. Dec 29, 2016
Add new Web site: Kids' Planet - Snake. Dec 29, 2016
Deleted audio clip and added video. Mar 01, 2016
Text noting the emergence of the first snake, Eophis underwoodi, during the Middle Jurassic Period added. Jan 29, 2015
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals and Plants - Snake. May 05, 2014
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals - Snake. Mar 04, 2013
Add new Web site: Defenders of Wildlife - Snake. Aug 20, 2012
Text added identifying the oldest known fossil snake, Coniophis precedens. Aug 13, 2012
Add new Web site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids - Venomous Snake. Mar 16, 2012
Add new Web site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids! - Snake Facts for Kids. Mar 16, 2012
Added image of two snakes hatching. Feb 02, 2012
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Snake. Nov 11, 2011
Add new Web site: BioKids - Snakes. Nov 09, 2011
Media added. Nov 03, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Snake. Aug 05, 2011
Add new Web site: Aquatic Community - Snakes. Aug 05, 2011
Added image of yellow anaconda. May 27, 2011
Added diagram of vomeronasal organ. Jun 30, 2010
Geologic time data updated. Sep 15, 2009
Added new Web site: Animal Planet - Snake. Apr 14, 2009
Updated the evolution section with a description of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the largest fossil snake ever found. Feb 06, 2009
Added new Web site: Wanadoo - Snakes. Dec 08, 2008
Added new Web site: The Wildlife Travels - Wildlife In India - Snakes. Nov 12, 2008
Revised to identify the largest and smallest snake species. Sep 19, 2008
Added new Web site: Zoroastrian Kids Korner - Snake. Aug 12, 2008
Added new Web site: Environmental Education For Kids! - Snakes. Jun 25, 2008
Added new Web site: Environmental Education For Kids - Eastern Milk Snake. Jun 19, 2008
Added new Web site: Environmental Education For Kids - Northern Redbelly Snake. Jun 19, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How Snakes Work. May 15, 2008
Media added. May 05, 2008
Added new Web site: Animal Corner - Snakes. Feb 07, 2008
Added new Web site: Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service - Snakes of Tasmania. Sep 07, 2007
Article revised and updated. Mar 16, 2007
Added new Web site: University of Georgia - Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River Site. Jun 26, 2006
Added new Web site: University of Texas - Herps of Texas. Jun 26, 2006
Article revised. Apr 22, 2005
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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