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The teeth curl backwards to prevent struggling prey from escaping.

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What is The positioning of a snakes teeth?

Snakes have teeth positioned along their upper and lower jaws. These teeth are curved backwards to facilitate gripping and holding onto prey. Most snakes have both fangs for injecting venom (if venomous) and smaller teeth for gripping and swallowing prey.


Why do snakes curl?

Snakes curl up when they are sleeping and resting. Snakes may also begin to curl before an attack. It is best to stay away from a snake if you are not sure what the behavior is.


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Why do you think snakes curl up when it is cold?

They curl themselves up in order to stay warm.


What kind of teeth do snakes have?

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What snakes don't have teeth?

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Why do the garter snakes curl up in a ball with hurndreds of more garter snakes?

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What do snakes with no teeth eat?

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Why cant snakes curl under ledges?

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Do snakes have sharp teeth?

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