"The snakes in this book are slithery...and maybe a little scary. But they're also beautiful! Slithery Snakes offers clues about these creepy creatures and gives you an up-close look at their amazing skin patterns. Do you know which kind of snake is named after an article of clothing men once wore to hold up their socks? Or which snake has venom twice as lethal as a rattlesnake's? Or which snake appeared on the first flag of the United States? Guess--and then turn the page to find out! Slither! Hiss!"--Jacket flap. Text and illustrations describe various snakes, including habitats, eating habits, coloring and patterns, and more.