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How does a gopher snake trick its predators into thinking it's venomous?
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∙ 13y ago
It vibrates its tail - making a sound similar to that of the rattle-snake.
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Is as gopher snake a predator?
Yes. All snakes are predators.
What type of snake lives in western washington and is white with black patches... I found the snake in my backyard?
Given the vague description - Either a Gopher snake or a King snake - neither of which are venomous.
Are there any venomous reptiles in Oregon?
Yes. There are 15 species of snakes in Oregon, including the gopher snake, rubber boa, kingsnake, garter snake, and western rattlesnake. The western rattler is the only venomous snake in the state.
How do the coral snake and milk snake imitate each other?
The harmless milk snake mimics the colored banding of the venomous coral snake so predators will avoid it.
The gopher snake uses its glottis to produce a hiss that sounds similar to a rattlesnake's rattle What is the most likely reason a gopher snake would do this?
Gopher snakes produce a loud hissing noise with their glottis which can be intimidating to some animals. However, they also vibrate their tail and, if they are on dry leaves, the sound is almost the same as that produced by a rattlesnake's rattle. It is a form of mimicry that the snake uses to frighten off potential predators.
What do rattlesnakes use their rattle for?
Its a warning to potential predators that the snake is venomous.
Why does a hydrophis belcheri have stripes?
Belcher's Sea snake (Hydrophis belcheri) - is banded in light and dark stripes as a warning to potential predators - that the snake is venomous.
Why does the milk snake look similar to the deadly coral snake?
The milk snake is a prime example of mimicry. Many predators will recognize the colorful bands of a coral snake and leave it be to avoid its deadly bite. The non-venomous milk snake mimics the coral snake's banding, so predators will mistake it for a coral snake and not attack it.
Is the garter snake venomous or non venomous?
They are not venomous.
What Australian snake has a name which is a floor covering?
The snake you're thinking of - is a Carpet python. It's a non-venomous species that grows to about 3 metres.
What snakes dont have venom?
All snakes are non-poisonous but there are venomous snakes as well as snakes that are non-venomous. Rat snakes, gopher snakes, king snakes, garter snakes and boas and pythons are some examples of non-venomous snakes.
What are advantages of red yellow and black colors for a non venomous snake?
Some reptiles mimic venomous snakes - as an example, the (harmless) banded king snake has the same coloured bands as the coral (highly-venomous) snake. They're just arranged in a different order. Since both snakes live naturally in the same area - the banded king snake is avoided by most predators because of its resemblance to the coral snake.
