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February 1st is National Serpent Day. Serpents mean many things to many people across cultures. Whether they are revered, or feared, snakes often inspire strong feelings.

There are more than three thousand identified species of snakes in the world. Of these, about six hundred species are venomous, and only about two hundred species – roughly seven percent – are considered medically significant to humans. The overwhelming majority of snake species are harmless to humans.

Snakes inhabit most parts of our planet, except for Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand. North America is home to about one hundred and fifty snake species, and again, most of these are harmless to humans.

Among reptile keepers, snakes are often favored. Many species have an ease of care and calm demeanor making them ideal pets. Some species are bred for variations in color and pattern that make them very visually enticing. What are your favorite snakes?
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Learn more about the United States Association of Reptile Keepers at www.USARK.org
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The photograph used in this post is used with the photographer's permission and shows a pet Duméril’s boa (Acrantophis dumerili) flicking her tongue to smell the air.

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The Mexican fireleg tarantula (Brachypelma boehmei) is a common and popular invertebrate pet. Native to a limited region of the Mexican Pacific coast, these terrestrial tarantulas can be opportunistic burrowers. The species is considered to have a slow growth rate. Females may live for around 25 years or more, while males may live for around 7-8 years.

As these are very colorful tarantulas, and known for remaining somewhat active outside of their hides and burrows, they can be a good choice for a display animal. Noted for being a bit more defensive than other tarantulas of the same genus however, and more willing to utilize their urticating hairs, caution should be taken when moving these tarantulas.

The species is listed as globally endangered, and is frequently bred and reared under human care. If you are interested in keeping a Mexican fireleg tarantula as a pet, ensure that you support responsible tarantula keeping by seeking out captive bred animals.
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The photograph used in this post shows a pet Mexican fireleg tarantula (Brachypelma boehmei). The copyright holder of this file, Micha L. Rieser, allows anyone to use it for any purpose, provided that the copyright holder is properly attributed. Redistribution, derivative work, commercial use, and all other use is permitted. The image was not altered for use in this post.

UPDATE 11/28/25: The Department has released draft amendments. Some will impact herpetoculture. Read the draft and more at https://usark.org/25wi/.

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