Probably survival of the species in perhaps a harsh environment. In cooler climates, where the temperature might fluctuate over a wide range, it makes more sense for the female snake to incubate the developing embryos inside her body. That way, she can regulate her own temperature. In hotter climates, its easier to deposit eggs under the earth where a constant temperature will incubate the eggs for her.
Yes, There are many snakes that live in the grasslands.
Most temperate and tropical rainforests have snakes in them. Many snakes do not live in rainforests.
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There may be about 12,000 garter snakes in a territory..
Rattlesnakes, king snakes, gopher snakes, coral snakes, rat snakes, garter snakes and many others.
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Snakes usually live between 10-25 years, depending on the species of snakes. Large snakes usually live longer than small snakes. Some species of small snakes only live for 3 or 4 years, while larger snakes (such as Pythons) may live up to 35 or 40 years. Snakes survive longer in the wild than in captivity.
Live bearers such as boas, earth snakes, and many rattle snakes and other pit vipers are all ovoviviporous.
Lizards, snakes, and turtles live in estuaries.
none because snakes are reptiles and reptiles don't give birth to live young
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