Recently I encountered an article about a woman that found an 8 foot snake in her washing machine. I then decided to research the behaviors of snakes and I came across some interesting things. I have found that snakes, despite their leathery exterior thrive in the most unexpected places. Often many snakes thrive in desert heat, but they can just as easily be located in the moistest of rain forests. So what kind of climate is ideal for a snake?
It really depends on the breed. Anacondas of South America are ideally suited for moist climates.
On the other hand Cobras and Rattlesnakes are ideally suited to desert climates.
Living in Texas, I have seen my share of snakes, I used to be terrified of them.
In reality though, they are more scared of people.
You see television shows all the time with these vicious, unprovoked snake attacks, the fact is though that most of these shows are dramatic, and all too often uninformed.
Snakes sense by vibration (much like the worms in the movie "Tremors" with Kevin Bacon).
I am not suggesting that snakes can be considered worms by any means, but it is an interesting comparison.
Therefore, if you came across a snake, as long as you weren't antagonizing it, the odds of an attack are limited since they can't see you.
What about Snakes as Pets?
They are not the most ideal as pets as most snakes enjoy their freedom, a snake in captivity is more likely to lash out unexpectedly. Many cultures have snake handlers, and even for these trained professionals, things can all too often go wrong. Anyway my suggestion is leave the snakes in their natural habitat,where they are meant to be.
