Diamondback Rattlesnake: North American Hunter

Every good cowboy western features a cameo by one of the most famous vipers, the diamondback rattlesnake. Known for the distinctive, advanced warning system on its tail, these deadly hunters are one of the most evolved species of snake around the world. Of the different kinds of this hunter found

At home in the tropics of South America, the anaconda grows until it reaches an alarming size. While the green anaconda can claim the title of "largest snake in the world," the yellow anaconda is still an intimidating predator. Young readers will love learning about these massive hunters through easy-to-read

Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name. Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin the anaconda. Young readers get

Pythons might look like boa constrictors, but they're really a different species of snake. While both snakes don't have venom and take their prey down with constriction, there are key differences between these species and how they've adapted to their homes in the wild. Your young learners will get a

The black mamba is a deadly predator, but just what makes it so dangerous? From a set of hollow fangs specially designed to deliver venom to the mind-blowing speed of their strike, the black mamba will thrill and excite young snake lovers to learn more. Featuring brilliant photographs of what