Snake it Happen, It's National Snake Day.

 Today marks the day we celebrate possibly America's most misunderstood reptile, the snake. Below are some cool tattoos and of course some interesting facts. Comment your favorite tattoo below or which fact surprised you the most!

Cover image art by Brad Plaza

Tattoo by Sleepy Dave Tattoos

Two-headed snakes are not just mythical creatures – they can occur on rare occasions in real life! 

 

Tattoo by Виктор Козюра

Snakes can open their mouths up to 150 degrees, allowing them to eat things that are 75-100% bigger than their own size.

Tattoo by Ilya Frame

The smallest snakes in the world are Brahminy blind snakes which can be as short as 2 ½ inches long. 

 

Tattoo by Hyunki

Despite snakes often being feared, more people are killed by bees than snakes every year.

 

Tattoo by Roseline Bûcher

Some snakes can breathe partially through their skin allowing them to dive deep underwater.

 

Tattoo by Jesse Petrie

There are over 3000 kinds of snakes in the world.