Non-venomous Snakes: Slithering Reptiles

Book excerpt: Over 50% of the population are afraid of snakes. Why this is so is not entirely understood. It is because we grew up fearing snakes. Also, what we think we know about snakes is false. Snake behavior is almost contrary to what we believe about them. Here are 46 pages of pure facts; 72 full-color photographs. You will learn that snakes very rarely ever 1) aggressive, 2) chase people or, 3) desire to get you. This issue addresses non-venomous snakes and how you can identify them. Precaution is always the best policy, but there is no need to fear snakes. Finally, non-venomous snakes serve many purposes, including they tend to keep venomous snakes away.