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Slithering Snakes (Enslow) Books in Order

3 books by Natalie K. Humphrey. Reading level: Grades 3.5–3.7. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Slithering Snakes (Enslow) (3 books by Natalie K. Humphrey) lands at reading level Grades 3.5–3.7, with average content intensity 4/5.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

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Books
Grades 3.5–3.7
Reading Level
4/5
Avg. Intensity
LG
Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Moderate to Very Intense across the series.

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First book Latest book

Slithering Snakes (Enslow) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Black Mamba
Natalie K. Humphrey
Level 3-4 Moderate
2 King Cobra
Natalie K. Humphrey
Level 3-4 Very Intense
3 Python
Natalie K. Humphrey
Level 3-4 Intense

Questions about the Slithering Snakes (Enslow) series

What reading level is the Slithering Snakes (Enslow) series?
The Slithering Snakes (Enslow) series by Natalie K. Humphrey is at a Grades 3.5–3.7 reading level (average Grade 3.6). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Slithering Snakes (Enslow) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 3 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Slithering Snakes (Enslow) series appropriate for?
The Slithering Snakes (Enslow) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 4/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.