Can snakes hear human voices?

The experiment suggests that snakes can indeed hear sounds in the frequency range and volume of talking or yelling by humans and perhaps also the snake charmer's flute. “We know very little about how most snake species navigate situations and landscapes around the world,” Zdenek said.

The snakes in our study responded to this sound, and many significantly so. So it's probably safe to say snakes can hear people speaking loudly or screaming. That doesn't mean they can't hear someone talking (a normal conversation is about 60 decibels) – we just didn't test sound at this noise level.

Snakes can hear and react to sound traveling through the air, which means they can hear stomping around before you arrive, and the screams when you see them! You scaredy-cat. The new research which reveals this somewhat distressing news was done in Queensland with real snakes which were not anaesthetised.

Until now, snakes were believed to be able to hear sound vibrations only through the ground. New research has debunked this, showing the reptiles also hear airborne sound vibrations and react to this. The observations may help humans deter snakes and avoid snakebites.

Although snakes are able to sense sound, they lack the outer ear that would enable them to hear the music.

Sight: Though poor, like reptile eyes it can sense a fast moving object. So it is a good idea not to move too fast when confronted by a snake. It will most likely never see you.

Some snake owners feel as though their snake recognises them and is more eager to be held by them than by other people. However, snakes don't have the intellectual capacity to feel emotions such as affection. But this lack of brain power doesn't mean that snakes don't enjoy spending time with humans.

Use Natural Repellents

No, snakes do not have tear ducts like humans do, and are unable to shed tears.

Snakes like to curl up in dark, quiet places during the heat of the day. Typically in the early morning and evenings, snakes will become more active. At night, always use a light to avoid stepping on a snake.

Movements and Vibrations

The best method to scare them is to make fast movements. A lot of times, just chasing the snake away works very well. Another thing to try is to stomp hard on the ground. The snake will not hear the noise, but it will get scared off by the vibrations the stomping makes.

Your Snake Is Annoyed

Snakes are not always happy about being handled, and a snake will let you know—with a hiss—that it is not in the mood to be held. If you have been handling your snake too much recently, it might hiss to tell you it needs a break from being touched and held.

"The truth is, snakes have a strong sense of smell, which they use to find accessible food sources," explains Sholom Rosenbloom, the owner of Rosenbloom Pest Control. "You can take advantage of this trait by using scents they dislike, such as cinnamon and clove oil.

A popular myth about snakes is that they are somehow able to hypnotize or "charm" their prey so that the prey is unable to escape. There is no evidence to support the claim that snakes charm their prey.

Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don't mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.

Snakes aren't playful in the way dogs and cats are, but they do like some toys. Your pet will appreciate having some different things to explore. Some good examples of this would be cork rounds, log decorations, and rock caves. Driftwood pieces and accessories can also be fun for your serpentine buddy to climb.

Move away from the snake. We repeat, move away from the snake. That means don't walk up to it, poke it with a stick, try to pick it up, etc. We recommend retreating a safe distance away but keeping an eye on the snake.

Snakes do not have any sort of social bond, nor the intellect nor memory to recognise and remember an assailant. Apparently Bollywood may be partially responsible for this myth.

If you are very close to a snake - and especially if the snake is obviously agitated and adopting a defensive posture (striking position) - it is best to 'freeze' and stand very still until the snake has stopped posturing and has moved off.

While you might see snakes being sold in pet stores, that doesn't make them “pets.” Snakes are wild animals who belong in their natural habitats, not your home. Wild animals kept in captivity all experience some degree of suffering because they don't experience the freedom they'd have in the wild.

In perfect conditions, adult snakes live anywhere from 20 to 30 years, with natural predators and the encroachment of humans severely limiting the number of years most snakes live.

Snakes are highly intelligent in their own way like in the case of hunting and tracking prey with ease and luring prey into a trap by wiggling its tail to appear like a juicy insect and learning the ability to swim and climb trees and all.

Strong and disrupting smells like sulfur, vinegar, cinnamon, smoke and spice, and foul, bitter, and ammonia-like scents are usually the most common and effective smells against snakes since they have a strong negative reaction to them.

Snake traps – lethal traps are about the easiest way to get the job done. They lure in the snake, trap it by the head, and snap it instantly, leading to a fast and humane death for the reptile.

The fact remains that the scales of snakes are mainly designed to repel liquids. So, the chances of snakes absorbing the acidic content of vinegar are most likely not going to happen. However, snakes can stay away from white vinegar because it confuses their sense, (smell), and organs.

Snakes don't have eyelids, so they have to sleep with their eyes open. Despite this, their brains still shut down when sleeping, just like other animals. A sleeping snake may look like it's glaring at you, but it's actually unconscious!

By regularly handling your snake, it will get used to you. The snake will probably enjoy the warmth of your hands and body. Snakes by nature are not cuddly animals. There is nothing in their instinct to encourage cuddling.