How Many Venomous Snakes?
The vast majority of snakes in the world (nearly two-thirds) are non-venomous / not poisonous? It’s true. Of the 2,700 snakes in the world, only about 500 are venomous. And out of those 500 venomous snakes, only about 30 – 40 of them are considered harmful to humans. That means less than 2 percent of all snakes are considered harmful to humans. Not True for Australia If you live in Australia, however, the reverse is true. There are more venomous snakes in Australia than non-venomous snakes. In fact, Australia is the only continent where venomous snakes outnumber non-venomous snakes. Australia is also home to one of the world’s most venomous land snakes — the taipan. The Long Life of Tortoises The giant tortoise live longer than any other kind of reptile — and, for that matter, longer than any other animal on the planet. Giant tortoises have been recorded as living nearly 180 years in captivity. Box turtles can also live past 100, and alligators can live nearly 70 years. A Cold-Water
