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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
What is a physical characteristics that a flying snake has?
dragonflies depending on what type can be colored differently or can be able to migrate faster than others
Why do snakes have an egg tooth?
Baby snakes generally hatch from eggs with tough, leathery shells. A baby snake's egg tooth tears a hole directly through the shell, and falls off the first time the snake sheds its skin.
Who would win in a fight a cougar or a king cobra?
It is a true clash of the titans. The Python as with anaconda is one of the largest snakes in the world. while king cobra is not larger than python. But it has venom.If they 2 fight then if there is a 25 foot python and a 16 foot king cobra it is very tough for king cobra to win because pythons are longer than cobra but king cobra has venom while the python is a non-venomous snake. But the python has size.Python uses its size as a weapon while killing a larger prey.But king cobra is smaller.So the one who attacks on the opponent first will be the winner . If the python attacks first on the king cobra and get a good grip on the neck and tail of the king cobra then the king cobra will be dead within 15 minutes. At the other end if the king cobra attacks python it will be a chance for king cobra. But the size of the python will many time to kill the python with venom.In that time the python had already killed the king cobra
What is the difference between a rattlesnake and an anaconda?
Different beetween rattle and anaconda snake.
Anaconda snake Rattle snakeNon venom snake venom snakeBig and heavy snake not big and not heavystrong snake and killes with strength killes with venom bite
more then 90 teeth Just a few teeth
no fang two fang
doesn't have rattle with rattle
doesn't have heat receptor with heat receptor
Etc.
Where did grass snakes originate from?
i would say they could have came from introducing branches, live plants, or substrate, especially found from outside or from other reptiles that live with your reptile or birds you fed to your reptile.
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 long many reaching lengths of 29ft or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs, in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33ft 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 in South America, female anacondas are generally 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. Dietconsist 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 and constricting it's prey (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 30 year life span and the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
How long is the biggest anaconda?
The size of an Anaconda can range between 15 and 35 feet, with an average of 25 feet.
Anacondas can grow to sizes of 6 meters (20 ft) and beyond, and up to 150 kilograms (330 lbs.) in weight. Although some python species can grow longer, the anaconda, particularly the green or common anaconda, is the heaviest and largest in terms of diameter of all snakes, and it is the second-longest extant snake in the world behind the reticulated python. The longest reputably-measured and confirmed anacondas are about 8 metres (25 feet) long.
Lengths of 50-60 feet have been reported for this species, but such extremes lack verification. The only real reliable claims that can be found describe measured anacondas ranging from 26 to 39 feet, although these remain unverified. A large specimen was measured in Columbia in 1978 which was over 24 feet long and weighed over 300 pounds.
What does a brown tree snake look like?
The brown tree snake is found in woodlands, rainforests and open rocky outcrops. It often takes shelter in hollow trees, caves and in rock crevices. It occurs over much of coastal eastern and northern Australia from the Sydney area to the Kimberleys in Western Australia. It is also found in Guam where it was accidentally introduced .
What if you cut a snake in half would it grow its tail back?
Its the same as a human. If you cut off the head you cut off circulation to the brain
so no
Why do animals shed their skeletons?
Animals that have an exoskeleton will shed it when they have grown too large for it to fit properly. Reptiles, insect larvae, and many other organisms shed their skins. The periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods, the outer skin in reptiles, the antlers of deer, and bird feathers, is called molting.
Who would win a fight snake or dragon?
Dragon and Snake are both cousins in the reptile family but in terms of fighting the Dragon will win because of the more tougher scales and razor shape claws.
snake would win the dragon may be bigger more resiliants and razor sharp claws but none of those count for anything when the snake can't be hit and when a venemous snake bites it could penetrate the scales and poison it snake wins or if it is a constrictor is can cut of blood the the legs and then it can't use it's claws snake wins
The dragon would look for an easier kill and just turn heel and runWhat kind of snakes make good pets?
The ideal snake varies from person to person, depending on several different things: the amount of time and money they have to spend on the snake, how much room they have for the snake and its tank, etc. If you ask a hundred different people for a list of the best snakes to keep as pets, you will get different lists. It all depends on how much you are willing to commit to your pet snake. Here is my personal list of the best snakes to own as pets:
1) King Snake--very docile, 3-4.5 ft long, will readily eat frozen food, which is easier to acquire and feed, come in many beautiful colors
2) Milk Snake--very similar to king snakes in terms of size, temperament, and feeding habits, almost always come in some color variation of yellow, red, and black bands
3) Corn Snake--extremely docile, sometimes even more so than the king and milk snake, are good escape artists from their tanks, easy to feed either frozen or live food, come in many colors, generally about 4-5 ft in length
4) Ball Python--about same length as a king or milk snake but are very thick snakes, generally very docile and will not move so much in your hands like the colubrid snakes will (king, milk, corn, hognose, etc), generallly do not come in the amount of color variations that the other snakes do but are still very beautiful, can be difficult to feed because they may only prefer live or frozen mice and may be hard to get them to eat the other, they may also not eat for long periods of time for seemingly no reason
5) Western Hognose--generally very small snakes I've never seen one over 2 feet long, very entertaining and cute little snake they have an upturned nose (hence the name) and will play dead if scared, I've only ever heard of/seen the regular brown spotted coloring but it is still pretty looking, very docile and eat frozen mice easier than live, this is the snake I would recommend most for someone who has never owned a snake before
These are my top five favorite beginner snakes that I have owned myself. There are definitely others that you could try, but whatever you choose, make sure to do the proper research and not just use answers such as my own to make the decision. Talk to local breeders and other experienced snake handlers. DO NOT GET ADVICE FROM MAJOR PET STORE CHAINS SUCH AS PETSMART AND PETCO! THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING THERE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT! I have heard them give ridiculous advice to people dumb enough to listen to them, such as one man working there saying that corn snakes are usually "very feisty, aggressive, difficult to feed, and not a good choice for a beginner."
***Whatever snake u get, make sure to find out the life expectency and current age of the snake! Many snake can live to be 20 years old or even older and are a big commitment!!!***
Some other snakes that I have not personally ever owned but have hear from experience snake handlers that r said to be good beginner snakes are:
1) Gopher Snake
2) Rat Snake
3)Kenyan Sand Boa
4) Bull Snake
5) Pine Snake
6) Garter Snake (NOT WILD CAUGHT EITHER! PLEASE DO NOT GO OUT AND CATCH A GARTER SNAKE FOR A PET!)
Whatever you decide to get, I hope it works out for the best and you enjoy your new pet!
What is a snakes type of movement?
slithering : The definition of slither is a snake like motion.
Answer:
Snakes move by lateral undulation. The body of the snake alternately flexes to the left and right. The position of the this flexation moves rearward causing a forward movement.
No, tortugas no tienen narizes. La nariz es parte de solo algunos animales! =)
How can you tell the difference between a poisonous snake and a not poisonous snake?
There are no poisonous snakes but there are venomous snakes. One needs to be familiar with the species of each area as there are no general rules concerning shapes of the head or eyes. Vipers usually have a triangular shaped head. However, in many areas of the world there are species of snakes without a triangular head that are highly venomous. When planning a trip into unfamiliar countries it is best to purchase a guide book to the local species.
What predators does the eastern diamondback rattlesnake have?
Rattlesnakes, a kind of viper, have a very complex venom. Mostly, rattlesnake venom is a somatic toxin, which means it's not very neurotoxic, but instead attacks a lot of systems in the body.
The toxin contains enzymes that denature proteins and destroy collagen (a connective tissue) in a process that has similarity to digestion. Also, a large part of the toxin includes cellular destroyers which cause apoptosis (cellular self-destruction) and lysis (blood cell destruction). There is some neurotoxic effect in that it also contains acetylcholinesterase (ACE) that act to "turn off" straited muscles (like your arm or leg) and prevent turning on smooth muscles (like your blood vessels and heart).
There are many components and processes in viper herpetoxin that we don't understand yet.
As bad as all this sounds, very few rattlesnake bites result in a fatality, although tissue destruction (necrosis) is not uncommon in bites where toxin is delivered. About 20% of all Rattlesnake bites in America are "dry bites" in which no toxin is delivered.
It appears that the determinant factor that limits the amount of damage done in envenomating bites is the amount of time between the envenomation and medical (not first aid) treatment.
Yes! Not sure why this is in "Sex," but anyway... a snake can unhinge its jaws in order to swallow things much larger than its own head! What a snake can swallow depends upon the size of the snake. A large constrictor such as those found along the Congo and Amazon rivers can swallow baby bison which is just as big as an adult man. There are many stories of young children being eaten by snakes and even snakes stealing babies from their cribs.
Check out the related link for a short set of photos from an incident in South America. A 14 year old was swallowed whole while sleeping next to his friends on a camping trip.
Possums do not generally eat tomatoes. They prefer sweeter fruits.
However some will eat tomatoes. In this rare video this opossum was filmed eating tomatoes from a vine in a garden.
Note that possums and opossums are completely different animals.
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What is immediate treatment for water moccasin bite?
If you're bitten by a rattlesnake
DO stay calm.
DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.
DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right
away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts
swelling).
Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.
Do NOT put ice on the bite.
Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.
Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.
Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest
themselves before going to the emergency room.
Are black racer snakes dangerous?
No, they are not. They are very fast, and despite common myth, they do not pursue humans that provoke them. They may strike multiple times to defend themselves, but only if provoked, and given no other choice. They will eat frogs, small rodents, and other snakes, so can be very helpful to your garden and around your home.
Black Racers are non venomous, but they will bite when threatened.
Snakes don't actually have external ears - they pick up sound by picking up vibrations from there tongue and there body. Some species of snakes have better senses than others.
= i think snakes don't use tongue to hear but to taste the air using the Jacobson's organ at the roof of it's mouth.
snakes hear low frequency sounds using it's body.
What kind of adaptations does the eastern diamond back rattlesnake have to help it survive?
It's rattle I guess. It's a form of defence and the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is acquired to its climate I'm sure. In order to under stand it completely, I suggest reading a book or something.
It's camoflauge, of couse. It's a way for it to be unseen by its preadators or prey
Are snakes oviporis or viviporis?
Most are. Oviparous animals are those that lay eggs with little development taking place inside the mother's body.
There are some species that are ovoviviparous, meaning that the eggs are essentially carried and hatched inside the mother, leading to her giving live birth. Rattlesnakes are ovoviviparous.
Anacondas can grow to around 19.8 - 27ft long, rumers often say they can reach up to 50m long but there is no evidence of this. There is a cash reward for anyone that can catch an Anaconda 30 feet or longer that has not yet been claimed.
