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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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What do snake ticks look like?
after getting swarmed with "seed ticks" yesterday, unfortunately i can answer this. they look like tiny seeds, you know those little black (closer to brown or red) grass seeds that come off on your pants while walking through the woods or grass. but watch closely and you'll see them moving. and eventually they bite down and "ouch". i had about 50 on myself after a run through the woods yesterday and it's no joke. we had to pull each one off with tweezers. today i look as if i contracted the chicken pox.
How many kinds of snakes in south America?
The largest snake in South America is the Green Anaconda can be up to 25 feet long. It has suspected some might exceed 30 ft, but this has not been confirmed. They are also the heaviest snakes in the world, weighing up to 450 pounds.
What is the name of the world's largest snake?
Titanoboa Cerrejonensis is the world's largest snake. Being the largest snake, it is also the longest and heaviest snake ever discovered. It can reach the maximum length of 15 metres and the maximum weight of 1,135 kg.
Yes every state has poisonous snakes. So that includes maine.
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No. The last reported snake venomous to people in Maine was the Timber Rattle Snake, last spotted in 1901.
What is zoological name of snake?
a group of males is a congregation...a group of younglings is called a pod.
Mountain Ranges near the Snake river?
The Snake River's source is formed by the confluence of three tiny headstreams from the southwest flank of Two Oceans Plateau in the Teton Wilderness in western Wyoming, these streams join in Yellowstone National Park to make the Snake River.
My chihuahua, who is a very small little girl, was bitten by a copperhead snake yesterday and she did not die. She was bit on the face and we gave her a full Benadryl pill wrapped in cheese and the swelling went down. She is back to her usual, wonderful self today. I hope I just saved you $100 at the vet! Have a good one!
No, they're one of the few animal families that can survive in a vacuum.
pythons live in a variety of tropical and subtropical habitats. ranging from rainforests to deserts. some are aquatic while others live in trees. giant spieces live on the ground but can swim or climb trees when needed.
What are the markings on a king cobra snake?
Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands.
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 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 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.
The trans-Pecos copperhead lives in parts of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Can a king cobra eat other snakes?
If given an opportunity yes. Catching a mamba would be difficult for a King Cobra because mambas are extremely quick, but King cobra venom is extremely potent and in most cases, the king can kill and eat a mamba comfortably. They are too big when compared to a Mamba to defend itself.
considering they are very similar in length, an adult black mamba and an adult king cobra would not view each other as a potential meal. If it was a baby black mamba then the king cobra could eat it, but only if it could catch it without getting bitten itself. catching it would be nearly impossible because black mambas are the fastest venomous land snake in the world, and cobras are clumsy animals while the black mamba is extremely crafty and intelligent. Would be interesting to watch as I don't like snakes.
What would happen if there were no more snakes?
just go looking in a males pants and u will find one :) well there would be no snakes in the dessert Derr
Why do snakes stay in the shade when its really hot?
Snakes are cold blooded and therefore rely on their environment to either heat them up or cool them down. They lie in the sun to stay warm.
As an adult, a pit viper can get anywhere from 200-250 cm's long. As a hatch-ling or baby, a pit viper is around 30 cm's long.
Does an indigo snake lay eggs?
No. Some snakes give birth to live young. When snakes do lay eggs, they are usually white.
Do snakes need muscles to move?
Snakes have four ways of moving around. Since they don't have legs they use their muscles and their scales to do the "walking".
Concertina method: this is when snakes bunch themselves up and then throw themselves forward.
Serpentine method: This motion is what most people think of when they think of snakes. Snakes will push off of any bump or other surface, rocks, trees, etc., to get going. They move in a wavy motion. They wouldn't be able to move over slick surfaces like glass at all.
Sidewinding: This is a difficult motion to describe but it is often used by snakes to move on loose or slippery surfaces like sand or mud. The snake appears to throw its head forward and the rest of its body follows while the head is thrown forward again.
Rectilinear Method: This is a slow, creeping, straight movement. The snake uses some of the wide scales on its belly to grip the ground while pushing forward with the others.
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Is the black mamba the most poisonous snake?
Yes it is. Most people believe that the inland taipan is the snake with the most toxic venom, but it is the Black Mamba.
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Not even close, as of 2010:
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 2010 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).
Why do snakes have there tongues out when they are searching for pray?
They don't ! They flick their tongue - which catches scent particles floating in the air. the tongue is withdrawn into the mouth, and the tips inserted into 'Jacobsons organ' - a sensitive area on the roof of the mouth.
How do you remove the poison when a snake bites?
Immediately remove the victim from the vicinity of the snake, which could be panicked and continue to bite. Try to memorize the physical characteristics of the snake - this is important for later treatment - but don't attempt to capture the snake or kill it; you'll be no use to the victim if you too are bitten. Don't allow the victim to become panicked, keep reassuring them and keep them immobilized until you can reach medical aid. Remove items such as jewellery or well-fitting shoes, belts and so on, from the victim; these could restrict blood flow if the area swells. Apply compression to the wound site and apply reasonable pressure to the limb above the wound (most snakebites are on a limb). Bind a splint to the limb if possible, but ensure there is no tourniquet effect; you must not cut off blood flow. Continually check extremities - fingers and toes - and ensure they're still warm and mobile. If you have a phone, take advice from paramedics, calmly, while you're attending to the patient. Never interfere with the wound by cutting into it or attempting to suck out the venom. This is highly dangerous and in any case doesn't work. Never use ice or or alcohol at the wound site and never, ever, use a tourniquet. Antivenene is effective in most cases and the majority of victims recover given proper treatment. One more comment: the vast majority of people bitten by snakes are attacked in the process of attempting to kill or relocate a snake. Left alone, they'll simply go away. If they see you as an aggressor they will retaliate and who can blame them?
