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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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Why are king snakes important?

Snakes are important to Egypt and its surrounding areas because it was seen as a royal symbol of fear and protection. Many Egyptians still worship snakes even today.

What does a hawk carrying a snake mean?

All depends on your belief system. In native culture, it even varies from tribe to tribe. The safest answer...the hawk just found dinner

How many poisonous snakes live in Delaware?

One AnswerI have lived in DE all my life and love it. This is one of the best states in the union to live. Very good schools, fantastic shopping, personel services like nails and haircuts are some of the best in the counrty. I have never seen a single snake since I have been here. In fact eventhough others claim to have seen something moving in the grass, no snake has ever been officially spotted.

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I live in slower lower DE and I was woke up this morning by my son to let me know about a snake in my house! Oh yeah a live one no joke . I have seen hundreds of snakes in DE and some are poisonous. We have water moccasins (not sure bout spelling sure bout snake though) and we also have copper heads. We many other non poisonous snakes as well.

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There are copperheads. That's it for kent and sussex county. In upper Delaware you may, but unlikely, incounter a timber rattle. Water moccasins do not come this far north.

What underwater creature has venomous spines?

If you mean its venom potentially all together, its the Irukanji jellyfish, which lives in the waters of Queensland, Australia. If you mean how dangerous the venom is to us, it would be Chironex Fleckeri, aka the Box Jellyfish, which also lives in the waters of Queensland, Australia.

What is the body temperature of a snake?

Snakes are cold blooded, their body temperature is that of their surroundings. However,

to be active they need to get warm and will sun themselves to do this. Their body temperature would change with the airs temperature.

Can you name some poisonous snakes in India?

Yes there are snakes in Europe...Here is the list

Large whip snake ,Western whip snake, Smooth snake ,Four-lined snake ,Leopard snake ,Sand boa ,Balkan whip snake ,Coin snake,,Montpellier snake ,Grass snake ,Dice snake ,Dahl's whip snake,European cat snake ,Worm snake ,Nose-horned viper ,Asp viper ,European adder,Lataste's viper,Seoane's viper ,Orsini's viper, Meadow viper ,Blunt-nosed viper ,Milos viper ,Ottoman viper

Edit: Um, India is not in Europe. Anyone have a better answer?

What do garden snakes like to eat?

Garden snakes eat many types of rats and mice.

Would a goose eat a snake?

No. As a rule geese are herbivores, taking in small insects on occasion.

Would a goose take on a snake? Yes! If it was attacking the goose's nest, the goose would give it the beating of it's life!

Is black snake with one yellow line behind its head poisonous?

Not liklely. That sounds like a common Garter Snake. It's always errennious to consider a snake poisonous or nonpoisonous marking its external body coloration only.Since nonpoisonous varity could also bear same markings.Even juvenile species of same snake could be of different coloration as compairing to the adult ones.So to identify snakes perfectly one has to consider more specific markings like scale count,head shield type,belly scale type,presence of poison fang etc which would require more proffessional knowledge.Here to answer the question we would require more clues to explain the same.The clues given is just not sufficient.

Why will your snake not eat?

Some times a corn snake will not eat if it 's viv is too cold or too hot so check the temp is not below 25 oc and not above 30 oc . Plus baby corn snakes can get stressed if you keep them in too bigger viv and will refuse too eat .

How do bull snakes communicate with other bull snakes?

—Snakes communicate through hissing. Hissing can be a sign of mating, aggression, and much more, depending on the tone and more. Snakes can communicate through smell & touch. During breeding this is very important. When the snake keeps sticking it's tongue out, it is smelling. They also feel vibrations from the ground.

Why do snakes and frogs need lungs?

snakes and frogs need lungs to help them breath becuse when they grow they don't grow with gills they grom with lungs instead.

What kind of snakes eat eggs?

yes some snakes do eat their eggs many babys never get to see the world

Where to find grass snakes?

well, i live in lexington,Oklahoma which might be different climate where your at but here is where i find grass snakes under barrels, in grass [note have to look carfully] on a rocky road, bushes ,under logs, and sometimes on your front porch! i hope this was helpful to you [i have found 7 grass snakes with using thes place] oh! you find them in logs. peace

How long is the titanoboa?

Titanoboa is estimated to have been around 49 feet from nose to tail. This estimate was derived by using complex calculations based on measurements taken from specimens of skeletal remains - coupled with computer simulations.

What is snake skin used for?

If you mean the thin shed skin - nothing because it's too fragile. If you mean the whole skin - it's used as a leather substitute - to make things like belts, purses, wallets etc.

Do bull snakes have fangs?

Yes - the Black Mamba is a highly-venomous snake. It delivers the venom through two fangs located in the upper jaw. The snake itself is actually olive-green in colour. The name comes from the colour of the lining inside the snake's mouth - which is black.

Why is the puff adder endangered?

because all of the larger animals are killing them

Are king snakes dangeras?

king snakes are non-venomous so pose no real threat to humans. the only risk a wild king snake would pose would be getting defecated on by it, or if it bit you, getting an infection from not cleaning the wound with an antibacterial soap.

When will you die if you eat a poisonous snake?

No, as long as you only eat its flesh (muscle).

What would happen if you drank venom?

Not a lot unless you have an open wound inside your mouth or stomach I would guess. The stomach acid will probably break down the proteins making them harmless. I still don't think it is a good idea though!

What is a Death Adder?

A Death Adder - is a highly-venomous snake - native to Australia and New Guinea.