Her Pet Snake Spoke To Her And Told Her She Was Pregnant |

Serpent Whisperer

Beckie From Milton Keynes loved her pet serpent, Poseidon. From one day to the next he started acting strangely. He refused to move from her stomach.

Turns out he had some news for her.

Refusing to Budge

Refusing To Budge

Every time Beckie and her boyfriend Tom removed Poseidon from his tank, he repeated the same action. Each time slithering directly towards her belly.

Tom would try to move him, but the serpent wasn’t amused.

Getting To The Bottom Of It

This wasn’t typical behavior for Poseidon. Beckie and Tom thought about everything that could be causing him to act this way.

They began to consider all the options.

Growing Concerned

Maybe Poseidon was sick. He had never acted this way before and they couldn’t help but be concerned. To some people snakes are scary, but for Beckie and Tom, this serpent was their friend.

Deliberation

The couple treated their pet snake-like their child. They cared for him and loved him, so you can imagine what they were feeling to see him acting so erratically.

What did they do next?

Normal Behavior

Normally Poseidon would wrap his body around Beckie’s head. Suddenly he became fixated on her stomach and the couple had no blinking as to why.

He was a people snake. He loved going out and was friendly to everyone. Suddenly something changed.

Not His Usual Self

From one day to the next Poseidon’s behavior switched. He was angry when Tom got close to him and he was protective over Beckie’s belly.

He would not even leave the house to play.

Starting To Catch On

Beckie was very aware of her pet snake’s strange behavior and was determined to get to the bottom of it. Then one day it hit her.

Beckie had a suspicion for what was going on.

Telling Her Something

Beckie proposed a crazy idea. Maybe her pet snake was hinting to her that she was pregnant?

Was this possible? Could her snake actually have any idea? Well, we are about to find out.

Supporting Her

Beckie decided the only thing she could do was take a pregnancy test. It was strange that Poseidon would only go near her stomach and she was starting to get suspicious.

Tom wasn’t totally convinced but went along with her decision.

Getting Answers

The day came for Beckie to take a pregnancy test. She was a bit apprehensive but had no other options. This topic was actually quite sensitive to Beckie.

But why?

Not Working Out

The couple tried several times to get pregnant but were never successful. They wanted a baby together so badly but were told it wasn’t in the cards for them.

Beckie was nervous before taking the test. Maybe she was creating ideas in her head since she wanted a baby so badly.

Not Risking His Emotions

Tom did his best not to get his hopes up when Beckie told her about her suspicions. He had been disappointed before and he didn’t want to experience that again.

Regardless, he respected his girlfriend’s decision to take a test.

Woman With A Plan

Tom worked as a depot supervisor at a transport station and was at work when Beckie took the test. She was overwhelmed to do this alone but she could not take the wait any longer.

She went to the store, bought a test, and headed home for an answer.

Bun In The Oven

Beckie waited several minutes and then saw something that she could not believe. What do you think it was? Well, turns out the test was positive. Beckie could not believe her eyes.

How was this possible? She decided to take another just in case.

Clear Answer

Clear Answer

Again, the test said the same thing. It was evident that Beckie had a bun in the oven. Not only was this crazy because they tried so hard before.

But, this meant that her snake knew before she did!

Sharing The News

Beckie could not contain her excitement. She quickly sent a photo to her boyfriend Tom. Later on, Tom admitted, He said: “When Poseidon started acting strange, I didn’t really know what to think.”

As you can imagine, he was over the moon.

Not Like Other Cases

Tom and Beckie had heard before about snakes acting differently around pregnant women. None of those tales even compared to Beckie’s situation with Poseidon.

This time was different. The couple was in a state of shock.

How Can We Explain This?

How Can We Explain This@

In an interview, Tom explained his theory behind Poseidon’s behavior. He said “My theory is that because snakes are acutely aware of changes in body temperature they enjoy basking in the warmth of a pregnant woman’s tummy.

Looks like these reptiles are pretty smart!

Special Connection

Now, Beckie is 2 months pregnant and she says how much she loves her pet snake. He was given to her when she was just five years old.

While they say snakes can sense pregnancy, Beckie says Poseidon is different than other snakes. She truly believes he has special powers of detection that she can’t seem to understand.

The Snake Man

As it turns out, there are a lot more to snakes than we know. In fact, Bill Haast – aka the “Snake Man” – injected himself with snake venom every day for more than 60 years! What? He was experimenting on himself – he wanted to test if he could build immunity to the toxins.

Throughout his career, he was bitten no less than 173 times by some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. His blood was later used to save countless lives from snake venom. The best part? This man lived to the age of 100!

Best Buds

In Tokyo, a snake became best friends with what was meant to be its meal. The zookeepers gave the rat snake a live hamster for dinner. However, instead of eating it, the snake kept him as a little friend and pet.

To say the least, Gohan the hamster, and Aochan the rat snake made an odd couple. The furry little critter loved the snake just as much as the snake loved it.

Flicking Tongues

Snakes tend to flick their tongue in order to pick up on smells and different chemicals in the air. They collect particles on their tongue and deliver them to small openings on the top of their mouth – this is known as the Jacobson’s organ. It will analyze any stimuli and create the correct response.

Staring Contest

Don’t try getting into a staring contest with a snake. It is most definitely not a battle you’re going to win. Snakes don’t have eyelids which means they can’t blink. What they have instead is a thin layer of transparent skin called brille that covers and protects their eyes.

Snake Eyes

Did you know that a snake’s eyes can tell you whether it’s venomous or not? For the most part, venomous snakes have slitted or elliptical pupils. Non-venomous snakes normally have round pupils. This is something you definitely want to keep an eye out for. All the same, there are still exceptions to this rule. If you happen to run into a snake, it’s best to walk away.

Snake Scales help them breathe underwater.

Scales

Snake scales serve different purposes for different species. For most snakes, their scales tend to help them retain moisture in their body. Other times, the scales help with grip and reduce friction, helping snakes navigate more quickly in different terrain.

Only 70% Of Snakes Lay Eggs

While reptiles normally lay eggs, 30% of snakes give birth to live young. Live births for snakes are either viviparous, meaning they lay eggs, or ovoviviparous, meaning the eggs are hatched inside the mother’s body. It all depends on the species.

Possible Cancer Cure

Native to South America, the Pico Jackfruit snake has potent venom that causes vomiting, diarrhea, blood pressure crash, blindness, and a closed-up throat. If a bite isn’t treated, an adult can die within minutes.

However, scientists are now exploring this venom as a possible cure for cancer. They’re trying to engineer the venom to target only cancer cells.

Denim

It turns out that wearing denim is an effective protection against snake venom. You can make fun of jorts all you want, but they might just save your life if you happen to be bitten by a snake.

According to a study done in California, snakes injected 60-66% less venom into denim-covered gloves compared to bare hands.

New Zealand.

New Zealand

New Zealand’s geological climate has gone through several periods of glaciation, which made it too cold for snakes to reside in. This is similar to the fact that there are no snakes in Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, Ireland, and Antarctica.

Brazil

Did you know that there is an Island between Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean that houses just snakes? The Ilha da Queimada Grande has a snake population of 5 snakes per square meter.

In fact, the island is off-limits to tourists, and for good reason.

6-30 Meals A Year

6 30 Meals A Year

While snakes are opportunistic hunters, they can slow down their metabolism. In fact, they can slow down their metabolism by as much as 70% when food is scarce. Overall, snakes only need between 6 and 30 meals a year to stay healthy and keep growing.

Scaleless Snakes

In 1942, the first scaleless snake was found. It was discovered in the wild. The western garter snake was the first one to start the trend of domesticated snakes. Lots of people search for scaleless snakes for their striking colors due to the absence of scales.

Surprisingly, these snakes function the same way their scaled counterparts do.

Flying Snakes

Native to Southeast Asia, the flying snake is named for its ability to glide through forests. The Chrysopelea climbs trees with the special scales on its belly, where it launches itself off from once it gets to the top. After that, it curves its body and stays in motion to stay in the air and land safely.

Flying snakes can reach as far as 100 meters with minimal effort.

Stressed Snake

Being too hot is something snakes can’t handle. Heat can trigger their hunger instinct, and if there’s no prey around, the snake can actually start eating itself!

Since snakes also have an instinct to keep prey in, an overheating snake won’t be able to stop once it starts biting and eventually will die from blood loss.

Mad Snake Disease

Recently, captive snakes were diagnosed with the relatively new Inclusion Body Disease – IBD. This makes domestic boas and pythons tangle their bodies to death.

This virus was said to come from infected rodents that they eat.

Sea Snakes

Sea snakes dive deep with their paddle-shaped tails and flattened bodies. For the most part, sea snakes don’t bite unless they’re provoked.

However, some species can be aggressive. Despite their name, they aren’t fully aquatic and don’t have gills. Due to this fact, they need to surface to breathe regularly.

Immortal.

Immortal

This is a cool snake fact: since snakes shed their skin regularly, there are some cultures that regarded them as immortal beings. On top of that, snakes form circles and spirals with their bodies, which are symbols that are associated with immortality.

2 Years

Since snakes can slow their metabolism so much, they can go without food for long periods of time. However, they will be less and less active as time goes by. One study found that snakes survive without food by digesting their own organs – even their heart!

Their slower metabolism allows them to survive losing heart muscle and mass in other organs. They can go as long as 2 years without eating!

Don’t Wash A Snake Bite Wound

There are plenty of misconceptions about how one should deal with a snake attack. When treating a snake wound, one should never wash the wound with water! Rinsing a snake bit will later remove any traces of venom on the wound which makes it harder for emergency responders to figure out which snake bit them.

As a result, this will slow down the treatment process which can be lethal.