Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and baddest? In a fight to the finish, who would win?

The boomslang snake is shy and not aggressive, but one bite from this highly venomous creature leads to a horrible death. This books describes how the poison affects its victims, where this large snake lives, how it hunts and hides, and why it wasn t considered dangerous to humans until one unfortunate incident.

Ten mice outsmart a hungry snake.

"A lot of snakes make rewarding pets, but few are quite as fascinating as hognose snakes are. Morphologically and behaviorally unique animals, hognose snakes are very different than most other commonly kept species, and they give keepers the chance to maintain a snake that is as interesting as it is endearing. But to provide one of these snakes with the things he'll need, you'll have to learn as much as you can about their biology, their way of life...

"Introduces the reader to snakes and explains the roles they play in the environment."--Provided by publisher.

"It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the zoo to learn all about snakes. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about these slithery creatures."--Provided by publisher

"Snakes are fascinating animals and have become incredibly popular pets in recent years. But while many snakes are easy to care for, it is important to learn as much as you can about their biology, way of life and the habitats from which they hail to ensure they thrive in your hands. You'll also need to do your homework, so that you can determine the type of snake that will suit you best. Inside, you will find all of the information you need to care...

The snakes in this book are slithery, and maybe a little scary. But they're also beautiful! Slithery Snakes offers clues about these creepy creatures and gives you an up-close look at their amazing skin patterns. Do you know which kind of snake is named after an article of clothing men once wore to hold up their socks? Or which snake has venom twice as lethal as a rattlesnake's? Or which snake appeared on the first flag of the United States? Guess,...

When Zookeeper Fred's green snake Vern gets loose in the zoo, the Questioneers need all their talents to help find him, but in the end, it is Aaron's art that leads the way. Includes facts about snakes.

"North American water snakes (Nerodia spp.) are an often-overlooked group of reptiles that make fascinating and rewarding pets. Although these snakes are often quite defensive, most hobbyists find that they are among the most interesting species to observe, thanks to the unusual behaviors they exhibit. But while they are relatively easy snakes to care for, keepers must still learn all they can about the biology, behavior and natural history of water...