Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Snakes. Whether they thrill you or terrify you, these creatures provoke strong reactions in us. While many people are frightened by snakes, the fact remains that snakes play an important role in the ecosystems in which they are found. Have a mouse problem at home? There’s a snake for that! Spiders taking over your garden? There’s a snake for that too! Centipedes and scorpions have you frozen in terror? Have no fear, the variable ground snake is here!

Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Iridescent snake with shimmering scales discovered in Vietnam

Lively snake and lizard exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature

Colorado Snakes Identification Guide: Profiles, Pics, & Tips

Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Colorado Snakes Identification Guide: Profiles, Pics, & Tips

Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Kansas Herpetofaunal Atlas

Morrison Natural History Museum - Colorado Country Life Magazine

Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Snakes of Colorado, Museum of Natural History

Science column: Snakes on plains — and mountains

Pacific Gopher Snake - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Interview: description of two African shovel-snout snakes from Angola