Thank you, NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing, for allowing me to read this book & share my thoughts!
Now, one of my character flaws is choosing books based on covers. So, I know why I picked it up. But, in all honesty, this book was written in a way that was engaging and fun. It's definitely a book for snake lovers, but I encourage others to read as well, especially if you have a fear of them. I didn't care much for snakes myself, but after this book, I was very impressed by their design/purpose. It was eye-opening to learn more about them. They are actually pretty cool! Then, they each have such uniqueness among themselves and their abilities.
For example, I learned what a Black Mamba's venom does to the human body at a biological level. It was insane.

I also enjoyed how the author added information/stories of their influence on different cultures. They range from all over the world, like Kukulcan, Quetzalcoatl, and Jörmungandr.

Overall, I loved it. Like all living creatures, they deserve our respect. It was a great mix of research brought together to give a different perspective on these slithering creatures!

I've always been interested in learning more about snakes so this was a very fitting & informative read. Highly recommend for everyone interested in snakes and their history. They truly are very misunderstood and I think this book does a great job at combatting some of those stereotypes.

"Slither" is detailed and informative. Each chapter shares different facts abut snakes along with their mythology and cultural significance. I would recommend this for any natural science and/or snake lover. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Pub Date: April 22, 2025.

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If you love snakes, this is the book for you. This is a very in depth read on the history of snakes. It includes short stories about snakes. This is not for the casual reader.