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The Snakes tongue is most important for identifying its surrounding and prey, the snake flicks it's tongue in and out of it's mouth rapidly to catch particles in the air, because snakes don't really smell and most species see poorly (some species are believed to have trouble or the inability to see stationary objects) the heat sensitive pits (Some Vipers can sense a 0.2 degree (F) change, which is enough to temporarily see your "Heat Footprint") and the tongue are crucial to survival. Particles from the air stick to the tongue, the tongue is rubbed against the toof of the mouth and a gland basically allow the snake to smell or even taste what its looking at, whether prey or predator or whatever it may encounter.
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∙ 12y agoFirst the poison is what helps the snake gets its food so it can eat because they aren't like humans and shoot the prey, second it will help fight off predators by killing or immobilizing the predator
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∙ 10y agofrogs tounge is so long than its body also it contains a sticky element to trap insects
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What are snakes adaptations?
well a snakes tongue smells
Does snake bite with his teeth and or tongue?
While a snake's forked tongue looks dangerous, it really is not. Snakes actually smell with their tongues. If snakes bite, they use their teeth
How are a snakes sharp fangs an adaptation that helps it survive in the saguaro community?
a SNAKES SHARP FANGScan help the snake scare away predators it also helps catch prey
Can snakes survive at very high altitudes?
Snakes can not survive at high altitudes because they have never experienced that before. they will be harmless and one can play with them.
Do snakes breath out of there tongue?
No - Snakes breath with their lungs - just as every other air-breathing animal does!
How does the snakes tongue help it to survive?
Snakes don't have a very good sense of smell through their noses, the tongue has a sensor in it that the snake can "sense" danger, food, water and more things they need to survive. Without the tongue the snake wouldn't last too long
How does the tongue help the snake to survive?
Snakes don't have a very good sense of smell through their noses, the tongue has a sensor in it that the snake can "sense" danger, food, water and more things they need to survive. Without the tongue the snake wouldn't last too long
How does the snake tongue help them to survive?
The tongue is used to help the snake find food and to respond to its environment. It can sense a source of heat with the tongue telling it if there is an animal near or danger. Some snakes have a gland behind the tongue that allows them to spit venom. The cobra is one snake that can do this.
How do an anteater's tongue and claws help it survive?
it has shelter it has food where he/she could eat
How does a tongue help a snake?
The tongue is used to help the snake find food and to respond to its environment. It can sense a source of heat with the tongue telling it if there is an animal near or danger. Some snakes have a gland behind the tongue that allows them to spit venom. The cobra is one snake that can do this.
Where is the forked tongue on extreme challenger you spy book?
One forked tongue is one of the snakes by the dinosaur and the other is one of the blue monsters snakes tongue.
What are snakes adaptations?
well a snakes tongue smells
What is the tongue length of a rattlesnake?
As with other snakes, the tongue is about as long as its' head.
Which Organ do Snakes hear with?
tongue
Why do snakes have a pointy tongue?
Because they feel like having a long tongue.
Do snakes have eyes on their tails?
No, snakes do not have eyes on their tail. Snakes see by flicking their tongue "to taste the air".
What do snakes need to survive in the wild?
Snakes need water, food and air in order to survive in the wild.
