May 6, 2024, 06:59 PM IST
John George Children, a renowned Australian scientist, named the children's python, a nocturnal snake known for its tame personality and small to medium size.
Australia is home to a diverse range of carpet pythons, ranging from small to large, and can live up to 20 years.
Gopher snakes, found in western North America, have nine subspecies and can grow up to 20 years without fangs. They prefer basking in the sun and can be confused with rattlesnakes.
Milk snakes, native to the U.S. and Mexico, are non-venomous, docile, and praised for their docile temperament, ranging from one to six feet in length.
Garter snakes, common in the U.S., are tame, docile, and small, ranging from two to four feet, with a unique diet and lifespan of up to 10 years.
Rosy boas, native to western U.S. and Mexico, are a popular, tame, and easy-to-care-for snake with a docile attitude, rarely biting, and a lifespan of 25 years.
The Western hognose snake, native to North America, is known for its upturned nose for burrowing and sassy attitude, but rarely bites and is friendly and easy to handle.
California kingsnakes, native to western U.S. and northern Mexico, are hardy, social, and active snakes known for their escape-proof cages and 20-year lifespan.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports