World Snake Day is celebrated annually on July 16.

World Snake Day is celebrated annually on July 16.

Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica.

There are over 3,000 species of snakes in the world.

There are over 3,000 species of snakes in the world.

The day was created in 2006 by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the importance of snakes and their role in the ecosystem.

Snakes are carnivores and eat a variety of prey including rodents, birds, and other snakes.

Snakes are carnivores and eat a variety of prey including rodents, birds, and other snakes.

Snakes are an important part of the food chain and help to control populations of pests.

Snakes are an important part of the food chain and help to control populations of pests.

Some snakes are venomous and can be dangerous to humans.

Some snakes are venomous and can be dangerous to humans.

Snakes are believed to have evolved from lizards more than 100 million years ago.