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Depending on what you refer to as other snakes it could be a lot.
But generally speaking it is the heat sensing pits in the head that make the bigger particular difference and the reason for the name.
They use the heat senses to locate prey in precisely in order to make their strike. Most other snakes rely on smell, vibration and vision for this.
What else can I help you with?
What snakes are ovoviviparous?
Live bearers such as boas, earth snakes, and many rattle snakes and other pit vipers are all ovoviviporous.
What are some features of a viper snake?
There are many types of viper snakes found all around the world. They are divided into two groups; pit vipers and true vipers. Pit vipers have pit organs between their eyes and nostrils while true vipers have no pit organs.
Are there poisonous snakes in Korea?
No, there are no poisonous snakes in Korea. There are, however, venomous snakes. Most notably various pit vipers.
Can pit viper hurt people?
Certainly- some of the most deadly poisonous snakes are pit vipers. yes
Are all vipers poisonous?
Yes and No.Some snakes have venom and others do not.
Are cottonmouth snakes poison?
Yes, they are pit vipers, like rattlesnakes and copperheads.
What are the enemies of a pit vipers?
Some enemies of pit vipers include birds of prey, larger snakes, and mammals such as wild boars or raccoons. These predators may hunt and feed on pit vipers, posing a threat to their survival. Additionally, habitat destruction and human activities like poaching also contribute to the decline of pit viper populations.
What eats a pit vipers?
hawks eat wagler pit vipers
Can 2' ball python snakes bites kill you?
Ball Python bites can not kill you because they are not venomous. The way that they classify snakes is constrictors which are Pythons, Boas, and Colubrids which are corn snakes and other cylinder like snakes. Then there are the venomous snakes which are Elapids, and Viperids. Elapids are the Cobras, coral snakes, kraits, mambas, sea snakes, sea kraits and Australian elapids and so on. Viperids are the true vipers, pit vipers and so on.
Do pit vipers have rattles?
Yes, pit vipers do have rattles. Also, similarly to rattlesnakes, pit vipers have two organs that can sense radiation around them.
How does infrared help snakes view their kill at night time?
Pit vipers use infrared vision to hunt small mammals. The mammals are warmer than the things around them (i.e. they glow in IR) making it easy for the snake to see them. Snakes that are not pit vipers have no infrared vision and generally do not hunt mammals.
Is a pit viper an carnivore?
Yes, pit vipers are carnivores. They primarily feed on small mammals, birds, amphibians, and sometimes other reptiles. They use their venom to incapacitate their prey before consuming it.
