Common Myths about Snakes

Common Myths about Snakes

Myth : Snakes are slimy

Truth : Snakes usually have smooth perfectly dry skin. Some exception may be if they have just come out of the water, or are going to shed soon, and the edges of the scales are a bit rough.

Myth : If I get a snake bite, it will kill me, or make me sick.

Truth : Any non-venomous snake does not have to ability whatsoever to make you sick. An allergy, or infection resulting from an untreated bite may make you sick, but not the snake itself.

Myth : Snakes have stingers on their tails.

Truth : Snakes usually have sharp pointy tails, and will sometimes vibrate their tails mimicking a rattle snake, but no species of snake can do any harm with their tail. Its the other end you may have to watch out for.

Myth : Snakes will chase people

Truth : Unless you threaten a snake, or are between a snake and its prey, or its destination, it will not care if you are around, and will more or less ignore you.

Myth : Some snakes can suck milk from a cow.


Truth : Snakes do not have the jaw structure to suck anything from anything, nor can they digest milk. They often hang around barns because of large numbers of rodents found in the area.

Myth : If you kill a snake, its mate will hunt you down for revenge.

Truth : Snakes, from the time they are born are solo animals. If you see more than one in the same place, it could be mating season, coincidence, or there is a lot of food around to sustain that many snakes. There is no evidence about any species of snake having any social structure whatsoever.

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