World Snake Day

World Snake Day Quick Facts - AU

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2023 Date	16 July 2023
2024 Date	16 July 2024

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World Snake Day in 2023

Sunday, 16 Jul

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World Snake Day History

World Snake Day seeks to raise awareness about snakes. This day aims to educate and remove stigma surrounding snakes.

World Snake Day was established in 2014 by the Advocates for Snake Preservation. It is observed annually on July 16th.

Top Tweets for World Snake Day -

I have only just realised that it's World Snake Day. So here's a brown snake that I spotted swimming across the Murray River at Loxton. #WorldSnakeDay #snake #reptile https://t.co/p63X1rmbPn
— Sandy Horne (@SandyHorne61) July 16, 2022

Well, this is the cutest thing we’ve seen all day. Oh, and happy World Snake Day! An important reminder for our slithery friends and the many threats impacting their conservation like climate change, habitat loss, disease and the negative attitudes people may have towards them! https://t.co/ml86DYlYrF
— Zoos Victoria (@ZoosVictoria) July 16, 2022

It’sssss World Snake Day today so let'sss celebrate these amazing sssslithery creaturessss! Snakes are an important part of our biodiversity as they maintain a balance in the food web and keep a natural control over pest populations. https://t.co/OxdijAMkx5 Python📸Perth Zoo https://t.co/dk0MSzATh1
— WA Parks Foundation (@OurWAParks) July 16, 2022

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World Snake Day Facts

As of 2020, snakes are the 2nd largest group of reptiles after lizards with about 3,789 different species.
About 70% of snakes lay eggs. The other 30% have live births. Snakes that live in colder climates typically have live births because their eggs wouldn’t survive the weather.
Snakes are capable of swallowing animals up to 75%-100% larger than their own heads.

World Snake Day Top Events and Things to Do

Learn more about the Advocates for Snake Preservation (ASP), a non-profit organization working to promote compassionate conservation and coexistence with snakes.
Read through several snake stories. You can learn more about their social behaviors and what to do should you encounter one.
Learn how to live safely with snakes. Snakes are important reptiles that eat the carriers of many diseases. Understanding how to properly handle a snake can help keep both you and the snake safe.