Do Snakes Blink?

Have you ever wondered if snakes blink? Perhaps you own a snake and you’ve spent time staring at him trying to see if they blink. Hopefully you didn’t stare too long because snakes do not generally blink. If you’re trying to catch him blink you could be watching for a very long time. Snakes don’t typically blink nor do they close their eyes. In fact, snakes don’t even have eyelids. But, if there are no eyelids, how do they protect their eyes from debris and scratches, etc.? They do so with a protective film that is covering the eye. The film is invisible to the human eye unless the snake is molting or shedding then you may catch a glimpse of it. The layer protects the eyes instead of eyelids. This has been the source for many tall tales that snakes can hypnotize with their eyes. But the truth is they just don’t blink. Visit this site or call your vets Town of Thompson, NY.