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Why aren't snakes mammals?

Updated: 11/17/2022
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Snakes aren't mammals because they are cold-blooded and covered in scales. Snakes rely on the sun to keep their body temperature regulated. Mammals are warm-blooded and able to more easily regulate their own body temperature.

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