Snakes are a natural part of our environment. While they may cause some people apprehension, objectively they are essentially like any other animal. They have the same motivations that other animals and humans have, such as finding food, shelter, a mate, etc. Many people view snakes as sinister, but that is an imaginary personification. Humans are the only animal capable of such a trait. Snakes are not aggressive, though they can be defensive. As humans, we should view ourselves as part of the environment and work to preserve it, rather than contribute to its destruction. Snakes are animals that many people kill needlessly, unaware that such behavior is quite ill-advised.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
