A snake does not bite a man without cause. That proverb comes from the Ashanti people, traditional inhabitants of West African rainforests in Ghana and beyond. read more
Venomous snakes as a group are no more agressive than nonenomous snakes. They just developed that reputation due to the fact that the consequences can be quite dire if a venomous snake DOES decide to be aggressive. But while some venemous snakes can be quite aggressive, many (if not most) aren’t. read more
Many snake experts have cited the black mamba and the coastal taipan as the world's most dangerous, albeit not the most venomous snakes. Both species are elapids, and in several aspects of morphology, ecology and behaviour, the coastal taipan is strongly convergent with the black mamba. read more
Misreading a snake's behavior is common, even with professional snake handlers. As they do with other pets, owners often want to attach emotionalism to their snakes, but reptiles do not respond emotionally. read more