04/29/2026
Different outlook on snakes…. Give it a try
In response to the "the only good snake is a dead snake" comments that occasionally proliferate on our and other pages, here is a summary of why that is demonstrably untrue.
"Snakes are often misunderstood and unfairly maligned due to fear mongering, myths,and misinformation. This situation exacerbates fear of snakes, driving dangerous conflict between humans and snakes. Spreading awareness about the benefits ofsnakes to people may improve attitudes toward snakes, encourage mutualistic coexistence, and reduce defensive bites. Poster by Dr Christina N. Zdenek, 2025."