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Snakes have special organs (pit organ) between their eyes and nose that can sensor infrared's radiation. With this organ it enables it to detect animals that have heat trapped in them (example: mice, birds)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoRattlesnakes "Taste" the air with a special organ called the Jacobson's organ, located inside the nasal cavity. The tongue flicks out and returns scent to the organ, allowing the snake to track its prey. Then, as it draws close, the pit below the eye senses the heat from the rat's body, and the snake can hit the target without seeing it.
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When do boa constictor usually hunt?
They usually hunt at night, most snakes are nocternal
When do snakes hunt?
at night time Usually, as the other hunters do, whenever they are hungry....
Can snakes see on the dark?
Snakes' eyes are not adapted for night vision. Those that hunt in darkness do so by sensing their prey's body heat.
What do snakes do at home?
hunt
Do snakes hunt by vibrations?
No
What do snakes hunt and eat?
Insects, rodents, birds...larger snakes will hunt larger animals such as small antelope.
How do bears hunt snakes since snakes are fast?
your a retard obviously
When do coral snakes hunt?
day
Did the pueblo Indians hunt snakes?
no
Why do snakes hunt at night?
They don't always hey do hunt in the day but if they do hunt at night it is either because they have been following prey and need to kill it or so they can sneak up on sleeping animals they can also see in the dark.
Do snakes work together to hunt food?
No - snakes are solitary creatures. They never 'co-operate' with each other to hunt prey.
Are raccoons afraid of grass snakes?
No, raccoons have no fear of snakes and will hunt them for food.
