Hello friends,
Venturing into the snake exhibit at Naples Zoo is like stepping into a world of slithering wonders.
A Diverse Display of Serpentine Splendor
This unique section of the zoo offers a captivating glimpse into the diverse and often misunderstood realm of serpents. It was really exciting to see all these snakes being active, looking out of their hiding spots.
Vivid Varieties: Colors, Patterns, and Behaviors
The exhibit features an array of snake species, each showcasing its own distinctive colors, patterns, and behaviors.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the snake exhibit is the opportunity for up-close encounters.
The green tree python, also known as the emerald green python. The species is native to New Guinea, some islands in Indonesia, and the Cape York Peninsula in Australia. This one was the biggest snake among all of the species here. Here are some fun facts:
hatchlings can be red, yellow, or blue when born and turn the vivid green color as they mature. They spends almost their entire lives in the trees. They use thermo sensory pits (heat sensors) on their jaw to track warm blooded prey. Also they to utilize strategy while hunting
Educational Insights: Understanding Snakes' Role in Nature
Educational panels strategically placed throughout the exhibit offer valuable insights into the biology, ecology, and conservation status of each snake species.
Dispelling Myths: Fostering Understanding of Snakes
The Naples Zoo's commitment to conservation is evident in its efforts to dispel common misconceptions about snakes.
Jamaican Boa. While not as heavy-bodied as most boas, they can reach lengths up to 2.4m/8 ft making them the largest terrestrial predator in Jamaica. Most remarkably, these snakes that spend most of their time in the trees are capable of striking from the security of a branch or cave entrance to catch birds and bats out of the air, typically at night.
Some other neighboring creatures
Poison Dart Frog. These frogs are considered one of Earth's most toxic, or poisonous, species. For example, the golden poison dart frog has enough poison to kill 20000 mice.
The next one is I believe a millipede, but I don’t remember what exactly kind it was.
In conclusion, a visit to Naples Zoo's snake exhibit is not just an encounter with slithering residents; it's a journey into the intriguing world of serpents, where education, conservation, and appreciation come together to demystify these remarkable reptiles. We really enjoyed watching these beautiful creatures and learning a little bit about them.
I hope you enjoyed the photos.
All the photos in my posts are taken by me, copyright (c) @artmom.
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| Theme | Wednesday Walk |
| Object | Naples Zoo - Snakes exhibit. |
| Captured by | @artmom |
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Snakes are one of the animals that I am most terrified of, but I can't deny how interesting they are to me and the beauty they radiate in these photos!
I can understand, I follow one group about snakes, where people keep saying that snakes wouldn't attack people first. I'm also afraid of snakes, but I agree that if humans mind their own business a lot of wild animals would mind theirs. There are some exceptions though like snakes getting in the house through the toilet 🙈, that is really really terrifying 😅
Snakes always look scary. People are usually afraid of them.