Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, of various kinds of snakes, and examines why some people find them frightening.

Includes index.

What is a snake? -- How do snakes move? -- What's inside a snake? -- How do snakes see, hear, and smell? -- Why do snakes shed their skin? -- Do snakes get cold? -- Are all snakes poisonous? -- Are snakes strong? -- Do snakes lay eggs? -- What do baby snakes look like? -- Do snakes have enemies? -- How do snakes swallow eggs? -- Snakes around the world -- Snake facts.