Happy World Snake Day!
Channel: Denver Zoo
Date: 2022-07-16

Happy #WorldSnakeDay! Here at Denver Zoo, we’re home to about 30 species of venomous snake and over 100 individuals, each with their own unique personalities. While venomous snakes may be frightening to some people, our expert keepers will tell you they're extremely interesting reptiles to care for. Our keepers are also specially trained to work with these species and utilize various protective measures to keep both humans and snakes safe. 

While snakes are threatened by many of the same issues that affect all wildlife (habitat loss, climate change, and disease), negative attitudes toward snakes may be the biggest barrier to their conservation. Snakes not only help keep prey populations in check, but their venom also has multiple uses in medicine. Even if you might find snakes scary, remember that they serve an important role in the environment and medicine, and deserve our respect and help! According to Keeper Tim, “Snakes do far more good than harm for humans.” 🐍

Videos: Keeper Daria G.