Books in Wild about Snakes series

In movies that involve snakes, corn snakes are often the stars of the show. Along with being great actors, they are popular pets. Learn more about these colorful snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and why they make such great pets.

Somewhere in Africa, black death slithers through the tall grass. Black mambas are not only the fastest snake in the world, but also one of the most poisonous. Learn more about these deadly snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and some of the reasons why they are feared by many people in Africa.

Two hikers take an early morning walk along a desert path. Suddenly they hear a rattling sound and spot a rattlesnake coiled in front of them. Discover how rattlesnakes use their rattles to warn enemies, along with much more about these desert dwellers.

Deep in the South American jungle, a boa constrictor drops from a tree onto its prey. Soon its body is wrapped around its meal, squeezing it to death. Learn more about these big snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and why some of them make good pets.

Kingsnakes come in a variety of sizes, colors, and patterns. But they're best known for is eating other snakes even venomous ones! Learn more about these colorful snakes, including where they live, how they reproduce, and why they make popular pets.

All is quiet along the Amazon River. But hidden in the shallow water are the world’s largest snakes. Discover how anacondas use their heavy bodies to squeeze prey to death, along with many other fascinating facts about this giant predator.

Two hikers take an early morning walk along a desert path. Suddenly they hear a rattling sound and spot a rattlesnake coiled in front of them. Discover how rattlesnakes use their rattles to warn enemies, along with much more about these desert dwellers.

In the middle of an Asian forest, a cobra senses danger. It lifts its body into the air and spreads its hood. If the enemy comes any closer, the snake is prepared to spit deadly venom. Discover why cobras are among the deadliest snakes in the world, along with many other fascinating facts about this dangerous reptile.

A small, black snake brushes against your leg. Its yellow stripe may be alarming, but this snake isn't venomous. Discover how garter snakes survive all types of climates, along with much more about this small snake.

Run ins between copperheads and people are happening more often in the United States and Mexico, where the snakes live. Copperheads sometimes make their homes in trash piles or even in people’s basements. Learn more about these venomous snakes, including how they hunt and why they are feared by many people.

A small, black snake brushes against your leg. Its yellow stripe may be alarming, but this snake isn't venomous. Discover how garter snakes survive all types of climates, along with much more about this small snake.

Somewhere in Africa, black death slithers through the tall grass. Black mambas are not only the fastest snake in the world, but also one of the most poisonous. Learn more about these deadly snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and some of the reasons why they are feared by many people in Africa.