For those of you who aren't so into the reptiles and the creepy-crawlies, today's not your day because Feb. 1 is National Serpent Day. Snakes come in many shapes and sizes, and range from fun and friendly to extremely deadly. It's no wonder that ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, is the second-most common phobia in the world, according to About Health. However, these are some seriously fascinating creatures, and today is the day to learn a little more about them.
The smallest snake in the world is the Barbados threadsnake. It's very skinny and measures up to only about 4 inches.
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