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Snakes
Part of the reptile family there are about 2,400 species of snakes in the world. Snakes live almost everywhere, in deserts, forests, oceans, streams, and lakes. Some species are ground dwellers, others live in trees, and other snakes spend most of their lives in water. This is the place to ask your questions about these cold blooded reptiles.
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The only predators are the mongoose and man.
General Information King Cobra Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Elapidae Genus:Ophiophagus Species: O. Hannah
The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the Latinword Ophiophagus means "Snake-eater".The king cobras average size is 13-14 ft. (3.96-4.26m) weighing around 20 lbs (9 kg), they can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs.) and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs, the king cobras are the only snakes who construct a nest for their hatchlings which they incubate and protect until they emerge in 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and are about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years. Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. King Cobras are aggressive and will rear up to confront the intruder where most other cobras will slither away and hide. The only predators are the mongoose and man.
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The question what is the biggest snake can be confusing, the biggest as far as girth (largest being measured at 44 inches or 1,1176 m) is the Green Anaconda, on average anacondas are more then 20 ft long many reaching lengths of 29ft or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs, in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33ft but even this python can't match the total mass of the anaconda.
Anacondas are members of the Boidae family of reptiles and spend most of their time in rivers and swamps of the Amazon in South America which makes them excellent swimmers, female anacondas are generally larger then the males and bear their young live and are called "Neonates", the number of young varies, some have produced 100 babies, but the average is between 20 to 40 babies. Diet consist of (depending on the size of the anaconda, the larger the snake the larger the prey) large/small rodents like capybaras, also pigs, caiman, jaguars, deer, dogs, birds even fish and is acquired by ambushing and constricting it's prey (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 30 year life span and the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
What does venom do to your body?
The Rattlesnake venom is highly Hemotoxic. The venom travels through the bloodstream, destroying tissue and causing swelling, internal bleeding and intense pain. Some subspecies also contain a neurotoxic component in their venom that may cause paralysis. Rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal to adult humans. If an anti-venom treatment is given within the first 1-2 hours, the probability of recovery is nearly 99%.
How does the king cobra digest its food?
Their teeth aren't really suited to slicing (it would be kind of like trying to cut your meat by stabbing it with a fork), and they have problems using knives, so it's basically either that or starve to death.
Can a snake move in a straight line or backwards?
From what I know, snakes do not crawl backwards. They can however pull their head back as in hiding in underbrush or other dark places, which can give the illusion of crawling backwards. To answer your question about snakes moving on loose sand I'll ask you, "How do you move on loose sand?" By setting your feet at a sideways stance, it is easier to climb up a hill of sand. This key word of 'sideways' gives insight into how snakes move on sand. There are sidewinders- snakes that look like they moving sideways, common in sandy areas. Other snakes will use a wide sliding pattern to provide more grip, as opposed to trying to 'walk' straight along sand. Snakes do climb trees. Snakes can 'jump' to a certain degree. There are two different types of jumping, one is a basic strike or lunge. This strike comes from the snake coiling itself up and flexing itself forward to attack. The other one is somewhat un-common. The snake will drop out of a tree and land upon its prey. I've heard that some snakes have been known to flatten themselves out on a tree and wait for a high wind and glide down unto the ground (i think this is just an urban legend though). Answer: idk how my snake does it, but she slithers backwards into her log.
What adaptations does reticulated pythons have?
they are blind they can separate there jaws very large and can eat large animals
Temperature and humidity level fora corn snake?
Temp: 78-84 degrees ambient daytime, w/ an 85-90 degree hot spot. Humidity: 30-50%
How do you know if it's a coral snake?
Coral snakes are relatively small snakes. They are tri-colors - yellow, red and black. The coral snake distinguishes itself from copycats, such as the king snake, by the coloration of the stripes. If the yellow stripes touch the red stripes the snake is a coral snake.
How do snakes get their oxygen?
A snake breathes through its nose, since they have lungs. Even fully aquatic species need to come up for air.
What snake has a yellow belly?
The Yellow Bellied Black Snake of Australia a close relative of the Red Bellied Black Snake.
How much does it cost to keep a snake as a pet?
It depends which species. Initial set up - around £250 including the snake. Monthly upkeep - £20-40 depending on the amount of food and electricity needed to maintain the snake. Preparation and knowledge on the individual species - priceless !
What is a common name for cobra?
King Cobra (Ophiophagus hanna), the Latin word Ophiophagus means"Snake-eater".
General Information
King Cobra Scientific Cassification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Ophiophagus
Species: O. Hannah
The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the Latin wordOphiophagus means "Snake-eater". The king cobras average size is 13-14 ft. (3.96-4.26m) weighing around 20 lbs (9 kg), they can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs.) and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs in a constructed nest where they will guard and incubate them faithfully for 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years.
Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. King Cobras are aggressive and will rear up to confront the intruder where most other cobras will slither away and hide. The only predators are the mongoose and man.
What would win between a King Cobra or a anaconda?
according to statistics, even though a tiger is larger, a boa constrictor is stronger. This has not been tested so a Bengal tiger could also win. Both Boa Constrictors and tigers are top of the food chain so it is extremely rare you would ever see these two specious fighting each other.
What type of snake is White and black?
* The rare Paradise Flying Snake * The Sinaloan Milk Snake * The Central Plains Milk Snake * The Scarlet King Snake * The Long-Nosed Snake * The San Francisco Garter Snake * The Western & South American Coralsnake
They may, in that they prey on snakes as well as other reptiles, birds, small mammals, eggs, insects, etc. But they do not specifically prey on poisonous snakes. Typically people like it when they find out there is a king snake living near their house for this reason. They are also nice for rodent control.
There are a large variety of snakes often called black snakes, but may have very different life histories--from pine snakes to the venomous cottonmouth moccasin. However, this addresses a whole different topic.
not really because they bite only to defend themselves, and they are really small usually. There bites are also not poisonous
