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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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Leptotyphlops carlae only grows to a length of about 4 inches or 10 centimeters.
Anacondas are spotted most likely near rivers, swamps and pools of the Amazon Rain forest. These large reptiles are known to feel at home in water, rather than on land.
Anacondas can stay submerged for over 10 minutes in water; a ploy it uses to catch its prey.
Anacondas mainly hunt in the night in swampy areas. It also tends to drift with the water with its head breaking the surface occasionally. Its eyes and nostrils are placed on top of the head; this itself enables it to catch its prey while the rest of the body lays submerged in water.
Many anacondas are found in the tropical rainforests and although their numbers are not facing any threat, many of these species are definitely affected due to loss of their natural habitat.
Anacondas also face threat from man because they are hunted for their skin.
Anacondas are most often spotted in the Guianas and throughout the regions of the tropical South America and the Orinoco Basins as well. It is rumored some of them have been seen east of Andes where as the Yellow Anaconda has been spotted south of Argentina.
usually yellow or red depends on wich one you buy/find/see
How much does an eastern brown snake weight?
An adult will weigh in the region of 400 - 750 grams or approx 1 - 11/2 pounds.
Do snakes hibernate during certain times a year?
Most snakes don't hibernate, it's only the ones that live outside of the tropics, and that is because of several reasons the most important of which are:
a) food - their prey may be more or less abundant are certain times of the year and
b) outside temperature - because snakes are ectothermic, the majority of their body heat is controlled by the outside temperature. In the tropics, snakes (and indeed, other "cold-blooded" organisms) don't need to hibernate, because they have a perfectly comfortable stable temperature all year. But in europe/north america for example, these cold-blooded organisms will find it very hard to catch prey in cold seasons (so, winter) because they have very little energy to move and digest with!
Are there attempt to control the growth for brown tree snake?
yes there is attempts to control it the kill some of them
Do corn snakes stay with their eggs?
no they do not stay with their eggs
Edit: Yes they DO. Many snake species will coil around their egg clutch to regulate the temperature for the developing embryos. Additionally, most female Cobras will aggressively defend their clutch from predators or people !
Snakester1962 (Supervisor)
What happens when you are bitten by black fly?
A black fly bite will need to be washed with soap and water first. Then the bite will need an antibiotic ointment applied, such as Neosporin. Cover the bite with a band aid after the ointment has been applied.
How long does it take for a baby corn snake to grow to a full adult?
The average is around 66 inches (1.67 m) but there are always exceptions.
Does the black mamba hibernate?
No. The black mamba lives in the tropics. There is no need to hibernate.
ASP worms, or Puss Caterpillars, eat the leaves of many woody plants, including apple, birch, hackberry, oak, persimmon, almond, and pecan.
It's possible - since there are a few snake species that feed on birds.
I highly doubt that it would be approved. You'd most certainly need a license. I do know, however, that to keep a python one handler is sufficient for 6 feet of snake, and an additional handler is needed for every extra 3 feet of snake. When a snake needs three handlers, it needs its own room.
Do snakes shed their skin monthly?
Sometimes they do - it depends on the age of the snake, and when they last shed. More often than not - they find a secluded place to shed, as they can't see predators very well at that time.
Bats.
Bats do not actually glide. They require their wings to be used in a "flapping" motion in order to stay aloft.
Gliders and flying squirrels can glide. The longest recorded glide of a flying squirrel is 90m, while the squirrel glider (not a flying squirrel) has been recorded at 100m.
What do snakes eat in the wild?
Ball pythons eat several different things when they are in the wild. They will eat other snakes, birds, lizards, and small animals.
What do copperhead eggs look like?
They don't look like anything, copperheads are pit vipers which give live birth
What is the weight of a copperhead snake?
In one study males were found to weigh from 101.5 to 343 g (3.58 to 12.10 oz), with a mean of roughly 197.4 g (6.96 oz). According to a different study, females have a mean body mass of 119.8 g (4.23 oz).
What color is the emerald tree boa?
I would presume that the emerald tree boa's color is emerald (green).
EDIT: The adult snakes are a vivid green, BUT - juveniles vary in colour from pale orange to brick-red. They attain their adult colouration at around 9-12 months. Snakester1962 (Supervisor)
