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When they slither, they move themselves by pushing the ground, kind of like walking. When they're on something really smooth, it's like walking on ice in flat bottomed shoes and the snake will mess up.
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∙ 11y agoSnakes move using specialized scales on their ventral surfaces (undersides) called scutes. These scutes attach to musculature which allows them to flex out away from the snake's body, propelling the snake by catching on to the ground and other surfaces and providing friction against which the snake may push to move forward. Smooth surfaces have fewer or no irregularities on which these scutes may catch, and limit the effectiveness of the snake's efforts.
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∙ 10y agoThey don't support their weight on legs - if they did, they could move alternate legs to keep in a straight line. Instead, they push their belly-scales into the ground, and us a sideways push to shape their body into an 'S'. this provides soimething for thheir muscles to push against - which propels them forwards.
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∙ 10y agoAs the body of the snake from beneath is slippery and as well as the glass is also slippery so the friction could not be produced in between so when snake move it remains on the same place.
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What is a lizard a glass snake a boomslang an adder a corn snake?
Glass snakes (usually called glass lizards), all others are snakes
How snake move?
snake have not animals like in move flexible
What kind of reptile is a glass snake?
A glass snake isn't a true snake. It is technically a legless lizard. Believe it or not, there is a distinct difference between the two types of reptile.
Is a dead snake a safe snake?
No, the nervous system of a snake can cause it to still move (and bite) even after it is dead. Never pick up a dead venomous snake with your hands, it could potentially still bite you.
What type of animal is a glass snake?
Lizard
Which of the following is actually a lizard?
glass snake
Can a snake move in a straight line?
no a snake cannot move in a straight line as its bones are not stretchable_^^^^^^^^^^&
Can snake move sinuously?
No
What is the name of the glass cage a snake is kept in?
Terrarium
I found a brown snake with a tinge of green on the end Can you tell me what snake this is?
No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake No exactly no I would have to see the snake first, but it could be possible to be a grass snake
Is a 65 gallon tank with sliding glass doors appropriate for a full grown Red Tailed Boa constrictor?
yeah it is appropriate if your snake still has room to move around in it
Can particls move in solids?
Of course, for example... Imagine a glass container or maybe a cup. The glass cup is a solid and it could contain liquids in that matter. Also if it's a solid but does not contain a liquid or gas it could still move... Jello is a solid but it still moves.
