It's the 9th of #ssSnaketember and it's a day for looking at #InvasiveAlienSpecies Burmese Pythons are native to India & southeast Asia. In these areas the #snakes have a #conservation status of 'vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List. [1/9] #Herpetology #SciComm #snake

“Hearing” is #ssSnaketember the 8th’s theme! Whilst #snakes do not have external "sticky out" ears, they can still hear. It is a myth that snakes are deaf, however they do have some quirks in relation to their methods of hearing. [1/6] #Herpetology #SciComm #Snake

The 7th #ssSnaketember is a day for Growling! Even though many humans have never encountered a "real" #snake, thanks to film and TV, you will have probably heard a snake hiss. But did you know that some #snakes can growl too? [1/7] #Herpetology #SciComm

#ssSnaketember the 6th is the day for Flying! This #snake believes it can fly, believes it can touch the sky. Thinks about it every night & day, just to spread its wings and … oh wait .., This isn't flying, this is falling with style. [1/7] #Herpetology #SciComm

The 5th of #ssSnaketember is for Egg Eaters! Can I offer you a nice egg in this trying time? Probably the best chat up line to use on a Dasypeltis #snake. This group of snakes are also known as the Egg Eating Snakes. But how does a snake eat something so round? [1/7] #Herpetology #SciComm

The 4th of #ssSnaketember is here and we're taking some Deep Dives! How low can you go? Could you dive into The Twilight Zone? No, I'm not talking about swimming to a 5th dimension, but into the depths of the ocean. Piece of cake if you're a Hydrophis sea #snake [1/7] #Herpetology #SciComm

#ssSnaketember the 3rd is about #Conservation! So how are #snakes doing? For a start, they need a new PR team! A dislike of snakes by humans can hinder research & preservation projects. Add that to the secretive nature of many snakes & conservation becomes a difficult topic. [1/6] #Herpetology

2nd of #ssSnaketember! Time for Batesian Mimicry! "It's red & black, stay back!" - is what these snakes want you to think. A Batesian mimic is another term for "a critter in disguise". These snakes have patterns that make them look like a more dangerous type of #snake [1/6] #Herpetology #SciComm

Happy 1st of #ssSnaketember! Today’s theme is Asymmetry! Take a face. The left and right side will often be mirror images. Not the case for the face of the Keeled Slug #Snake. These snakes have up to 50% more teeth on the right side of their jaw than their left But WHY? [1/5] #Herpetology #SciComm