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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.
9,216 Questions
Are water moccasin deadly to humans?
Yes they are. They can be deadly if not treated for their bite. And I have read that 1 percent or something like that die if untreated.
Where does western brown snake live?
The western brown snake (also known as the gwardar in Western Australia) is found in most parts of Australia west of the Great Dividing Range. It is an extremely venomous snake and has caused fatalities (mainly in W.A.). It lives in numerous habitats and it grows up to about 3 metres in length.
Which is the worlds poisonous snake?
The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, some consider the Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) an/or the Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) to be the most toxic, however, with recent and more accurate studies prove the Belcheri has a 100 times more toxic venom then the two above or any other snake on earth.
It has a paddle-like tail, breathes air and can hold it's breath up to 8 hours, a few milligrams of venom can kill over a thousand people.
It's habitat is a wide range in the South Pacific.
Excluding the Belcher's Sea Snake the next most venomous snakes on earth according to their venom rating are:
2- Inland Tiapan (Oxyuranus Microlepidotus).
3- Common Indian Krait (Bungarus Caeruleus).
4- Philippine Cobra (Naja Philippinensis).
5- King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hanna).
6- Russell's Viper (Vipera Russellii).
7- Black Mamba (Dendroaspis Polylepis).
8- Yellow Jawed Tommygoff (Bothrops Asper).
9- Multibanded krait (Bungarus Multicinctus).
10- Tigar Snake (Notechis Scutatus).
11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).
Can a snake close its eyes when it sleeps?
Snakes sleep with their eyes open because they dont have any eyelids. Their eyes are covered by a clear scale called a spectacle. You can see this when your snake sheds its skin. Some scientists believe that snakes went through a period in their evolution when they were underground and lost their eyes compeletly. That may be why snake eyes have a very different structure than any other kind of animal. they dont have eyelids..but they still sleep..you can tell by looking at the eye..if its like a very thin line in the middle..they're asleep.. make sure u wake them up 1st by tapping the cage before picking it up..they get aggresive when u shock them
Because the have no closable eye-lids. They have a clear lens over the eye-ball - called the 'brille'
How do snakes get into the US?
Assuming you're talking about such species as the Burmese Python - people import them, and sell them in pet shops. Some customers who buy them, do so without realising just how big they get (and thus their increasing dietary and care needs !). Irresponsible owners then simply release the poor snakes into the wild of a foreign country to their natural habitat instead of re-homing them - then complain there's a 'python problem' when one eats someone's dog ! If americans weren't so casual in their attitude towards caring for these big snakes - there wouldn't be a 'problem' in the first place !
Can you kill a poisonous adder snake?
You can, but unless they pose a threat it is better for you and the snake to go your separate ways.
How many eggs do black snakes usually lay?
Could you be more specific for me? I know different regions have different understood names for animals but there's three or four snakes here in southeastern Louisiana that are considered "Black Snakes." They could lay anywhere from 10-40 or even give live birth.
Best state to live in if you don't like snakes?
all states in America have some type of snake living in them
This is false. Alaska and Hawaii are snake free except for the occasional idiot trying to bring one in via ship or plane. Todate, both of these States are considered Snake Free.
Actually the sea snake is native to the coastal waters of Hawaii. Also there have been numerous reports of garter snakes in Alaska although it is not certain. It is certainly possible since they live well into Canada.
How long do snakes keep their young?
The simple answer is - they don't ! Once the young snakes hatch (or are born in the case of live-bearers) they are completely independent of the mother, and quickly disperse to find their first meal.
What is the logo with Navy blue circle with green snake and red cross inside?
One that has a staff and a serpent twisted around it is called a caduceus. It is associated with medical items and buildings.
What is the snake body covering called?
Snakes - and other reptiles - are covered with interlocking scales, which are attached to their skin.
How does a green anaconda finds it's prey?
By camouflage and keeping it's self under water with just the eyes and nose above water.
General information!
Anacondas Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Boidae
Subfamily: Boinae
Genus: Eunectes
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 (6.09 m) long with and average weight of 300+ pounds (136.08+ kg) many reaching lengths of 29ft ( 8.83 m) or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs ( 249.48 kg), in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33 ft ( 10.05 m) 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 Rainforest in South America which makes them excellent swimmers and are capable of holding their breath for around 15 minutes, female anacondas are generally 3 to 4 times 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 which are about 24 inches (0.6 m) long, they stay with the mother for about and hour then leave to be on their own. 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 with a quick strike, 100 rear-facing sharp teethhold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole and by using it's muscles in a rhythmic fashion it works the food toward its digestive area, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 10 to 12 year year life span in the wild, in captivity some have reached 20 + years, the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
How do anacondas take care of their young?
They don't, they stay with the mother for about and hour then leave to be on their own.
General information!
Anacondas Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Boidae
Subfamily: Boinae
Genus: Eunectes
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 (6.09 m) long with and average weight of 300+ pounds (136.08+ kg) many reaching lengths of 29ft ( 8.83 m) or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs ( 249.48 kg), in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33 ft ( 10.05 m) 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 Rainforest in South America which makes them excellent swimmers and are capable of holding their breath for around 15 minutes, female anacondas are generally 3 to 4 times 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 which are about 24 inches (0.6 m) long, they stay with the mother for about and hour then leave to be on their own. 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 with a quick strike, 100 rear-facing sharp teethhold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole and by using it's muscles in a rhythmic fashion it works the food toward its digestive area, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 10 to 12 year year life span in the wild, in captivity some have reached 20 + years, the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
Black and red snakes are called?
In the United States, the most famous examples would be the venomous coral snake, and the nonvenomous Pueblan milk snake and Scarlet king snake, which uses their similar coloring as a form of self-protection (known to zoologists as mimicry.)
Are foxes more related to sea stars or snakes?
They are more closely related to foxes. Both foxes are snakes are vertebrates. Starfish are echinoderms.
no they would try to kill it if it did not be with it its whole life or its birth year
How do you say i miss my husband in spanish?
I miss your dad in Spanish would be Echo de menos a tu papá
If you want to say "I miss my dad" it would be Extraño a mi papá
Squirrels, raccoons and bears love to eat walnuts in the wild. Larger birds, such as turkeys, also enjoy walnuts.
Full of venom; noxious to animal life; poisonous; as, the bite of a serpent may be venomous., Having a poison gland or glands for the secretion of venom, as certain serpents and insects., Noxious; mischievous; malignant; spiteful; as, a venomous progeny; a venomous writer.
