I was born during the year of the snake, perhaps that is why I have a soft spot for the scaly Serpentes. In Volume 4 Gold Rush, Catalina, and her crew have to sweet talk the mother of all serpents in order to find their next clue.

 

1.  Rattlesnake - Known to live upwards of 30 years in captivity, these venomous snakes love warm climates, rocky outcroppings and long walks through the desert. 

 

2.  Boa constrictor - These beauties can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds. One of the few reptiles to give live births, they enjoy hunting at night, solitude and the cool breezes of their tropical habitats.

 

3.  Brahminy blind snake - Native to Asia and Africa these tiny black snakes (smaller than an earthworm) are the only know serpent found in Hawaii. ( years ago I found one and thought I had made an incredible discovery )

 

4.  Corn Snake - My first pet, oh how we loved to snuggle.. Docile and attractive these constrictors are the most common pet serpents in the U.S. 

 

5.  King Cobra - The most hansom, most venomous, most recognizable and one of the most endangered snakes around.

 

6.  Anaconda - My anaconda don't want none unless you got ... Something to eat. Largest snake in the world they can reach up to 30 feet and weigh over 550 pounds. These amazing creatures will eat pigs, deer even jaguars. 

 

7.  King snake - One of may favorites.. These genital serpents have the tendency to look like their evil venomous twins in order to protect themselves from predators and to lure in their counterparts for supper.