Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children

RESPECT the Snake A Slithery History

Oh, I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor. . .
Oh, gee, it’s up to my knee. . . Oh, fiddle, it’s up to my middle. . . Oh, dread, it’s upmmmmmmmmfff. . .
—Shel Silverstein

hroughout the ages, snakes have inspired poets and storytellers. From tales told around distant campfires, to drawings on cave walls, to writings on ancient tablets, snakes have been an important part of cultures around the world. So open your mind, let your inner reptile be your guide,

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