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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
Can you keep a hamster and a snake in the same house?
No. Hamsters have to eat lots of Vitamin C, much more than your snake needs, so don't feed that to your snake or he will die. Same with guiena pigs, gerbils, and other small mammals (except mice/rats.)
Why is the brown tree snake so successful in its new environment?
welll they are succesful in there enviorment because they eat all the food they want.
I wouldn't bet my life on it even blinding him. More likely to just tick him off.
Because they have so many teeth and no toothbrush. But in all seriousness, their medulla oblongata is larger than a normal animal's. The medulla oblongata produces angry, crabby, and agressive moods.
Are black and yellow spotted snakes poisonous?
There are different species of snakes which are black, some are dangerous and some are not. If you are in any doubt it is better to asume that it might be dangerous and leave it well alone. The black mamba is one of the most deadly snakes in the world.
What animal eats both snakes and mice?
Pretty much anthing would eat them, but mainly all Birds of Prey and fox, maybe a coyote or wolf.
some snakes spend all there time underwater like the sea snake
others go underwater or on land like the Anaconda
and some prefer to stay on land most of the time like the rattlesnake
i think all snakes can co under water if they want to or to get food
The fastest land snake in the world is the aggressive black mamba found in the southern part of tropical Africa. You might have heard stories about this snake overtaking people on galloping horses but although these snakes are fast, they aren't that fast. They can reach top speeds of 10-12 mph (16-19 km/hr) in short bursts over level ground - good luck trying to outrun one of these snakes if you tick it off!
some do eg. rats and mice and other small like animals(also the otter) but mostly birds eat them, ive heard hedghogs do to!
When treating a snake bite what should you do after the affected limb to decrease?
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
Snakes generally strike very fast and let go, so it is not terribly painful with a small snake like a corn snake, probably similar to a paper cut.
Corn snakes , although docile , can bite. they dont have fangs , just a few very tiny teeth . and it doesnt hurt , just a few pricks
What are the effects of snake venom on humans?
Depends what species of snake and the type of venom. Snake venom can clot the blood, cause massive haemorrhage, shut down the nervous system or cause necrosis.
Which animals can swallow a man whole expect snake?
Very few animals are large enough. The sticking point is the breadth of a human's shoulders. Few creatures can distend their jaws enough to work past this obstacle. A large great white shark could do it, or possibly a sperm whale. A large killer whale might be able to.
Among terrestrial animals, there are none known that could swallow a large adult male human. There are several snakes (anaconda, Burmese python, Reticulated python, possibly ) that could swallow a small woman or child if the snake in question was a very large specimen.
Are copperhead snakes dangerous?
VERY. A bite from a Copperhead Rattle Snake can be FATAL. Additionally, most juvenile snakes of any species usually have more concentrated Venom than the adult. So they are potentially deadlier.
Where can you find smooth green snake for sale?
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Note: I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT recommend this species for beginners. They are very difficult to maintain in captivity, and should be attempted only by experts! Do not doom the animal to death by attempting to keep it if you do not have a LOT of experience.
Do king cobras have special adaptations?
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.
1. Myo-cytotoxic, (Puff Adder, Gaboon Viper, Horned Adder, Pit Viper) - these snakes have hinged fangs and their venom causes massive swelling and tissue damage.
2. Neurotoxic, (Cobras, Mambas, Berg Adder, Sea Snake, Rinkhals) - These snakes are front fanged and cause respiratory and cardiac arrest.
3. Haemotoxic - (Boomslang, Vine Snake) - these snakes are back fanged and their venom dissolves the platelets in their victim's blood causing massive hemorrhaging.
If someone is bitten, don't try and catch the snake, you might be bitten as well! Call Emergency Services and Sit the patient down under a tree and wash the bite site and surrounding skin, (often the snake will deliver a Dry Bite - no injection of venom).Remove any jewelery like rings and watches because there is going to be swelling.If a first aid kit is available, grab the bandage that is used for sports injuries - the Crape Bandage. *Wrap the extremity from Distal to Proximal and then make sure there is a Distal Pulse - this will tell you if the dressing is too tight or not.*The reason for this treatment is to try and spread the venom around the entire limb - {the body will always flush an injury site with fluid, by spreading the venom the body flushes the entire limb with fluid and therefore Diluting the venom and giving you more time to get the patient to Medical assistance}.Sea snakes do not lay eggs. They give birth to live young.
Whats the worlds longest snake?
Depends on your definition of "largest." The heaviest snake is the Green Anaconda or Eurectes Murinus of South America. The longest snake is the Reticulated Python or Python Reticulatus of Indo-China/Indonesia.
mice and other small animals and rarely a bigger mammal
a solid Snake (lol) any type of snake that is small enough for them to eat
