Today is the International Snake Day!
The International Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16. It was created to draw people's attention to these amazing reptiles and help us learn more about snakes.
Some interesting facts about snakes:
- There are about 3,500 species of snakes in the world.
- Of these, 600 species are poisonous, but only 200 are recognized by the World Health Organization as dangerous to humans.
- Snakes live on all continents except Antarctica.
- The size of most snakes does not exceed one meter, and the largest are the reticulated python and the anaconda water boa.
People who are passionate about snakes celebrate the holiday by sharing their knowledge and love for these animals. So July 16th is a great day to learn more about amazing snakes and their role in our world!