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Meet the Animal: Amazon Puffing Snake

Today, we’re shedding some light on one of the coolest – but often overlooked – cold-blooded Zoo residents: Gerald our 7-year-old Amazon puffing snake.

A Golfodulcean poison dart frog, which has a black body with blue and yellow coloring, sits on a leaf.

Meet the Animals: Poison Dart Frogs

Get to know our Venom House’s varying species of poison dart frogs and what goes into their daily care!

Emerald Tree Boa baby wrapped around a stick

A Baby Boom at the Venom House

Brevard Zoo’s emerald tree boa Sage gave birth to eight snakelets! They are in behind-the-scenes habitats for now.

An eyelash viper curled up on a branch.

Crafting the Ideal Habitat for Our Snakes

Happy World Snake Day! Learn more about the lengths our animal care team goes through to give our snakes a home that fits their needs.

How to Water a Snake

Have you ever wondered how snakes drink water? Learn how Brevard Zoo keeps our snakes hydrated with these unique methods!

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