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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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A long time ago, snakes amd lizards were all one similar group of creatures, eventually some of their legs got really tired, as time continued, some of theizards evolved, so their children would have no legs, hence,snakes became snakes
How big do king brown snakes get?
An adult can reach a length of around 60 inches. However - there are always exceptions.
What kind of snakes are dangerous?
There are many species of snakes that are considered dangerous, and not just the poisonous ones.
Some of these dangerous snakes (some are venomous, some aren't) are listed below (venomous snakes are italicized, non venomous aren't):
- Pit Viper
- Rattle Snake
- Boa Constrictor
- Reticulated Python
- King Brown Snake
- King Cobra
- Spitting Cobra
- Western Diamondback rattlesnake
- Green Python
What kind of consumer is a king snake?
A rattlesnake is generally considered a secondary consumer, sometimes a tertiary.
Ten facts about the king cobra?
Facts about the King Cobra include:
- can kill an elephant in one bite
- can see a person moving moving from almost 330 feet away.
- can kill an human being in about 15 minutes.
- the king cobra can raise 1/3 of it's body of the ground.
- Scientific name is Ophiophagus Hannah.
- The king cobra can flatten out its neck ribs when it feels danger is near and create the illusion that it is much larger than it really is.
- can kill 20 people.
- The femail King cobra will usually lay 21-40 eggs.
- Usually eats other cold-blooded animals especially other snakes.
Are anacondas and pythons the same thing?
No, the are boas.
The question what is the biggest snake can be confusing, the biggest as far as girth 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.
The spitting cobra projects, or " spits " it's venom at it's prey, specifically at it's head or face to blind and kill it.
How often does a corn snake shed?
hatchlings and ones in between adult and hatchling shed about every month and adults shed about every six months.
P.S. Your snake will not eat for about two weeks, will start to look sick, and they will start to turn somewhat gray and their eyes will look almost completely gray when shedding.
What snakes live in northern Kentucky?
There are only 4 types of venomous snakes in Kentucky. Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Water Moccasin, and the pigmy rattlesnake(very rare and found out in western KY).
What type of snake caused Cleopatra's death?
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
There was no snake that caused Cleopatra's death. It is agreed by scholars and even the ancient writers that Cleopatra died by some type of poison. The story of her dying by snakebite is a myth. By the way, the snake that was supposed to have killed her was the asp, a type of cobra.
No cats do not eat king snakes because if they ever did they can get sick annd might have the chance to die.Cats do not eat king snakes
Which Flag has a picture of an eagle devouring a snake?
The flag of Mexico consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and red, with a symbol representing the country's national coat of arms in the centre.
The coat of arms depicts a Golden eagle perched on top of a prickly pear cactus, devouring a snake.
What kind of diet does a snake have?
Most snakes are carnivores so eat a diet of rodents.
Obviously some snakes eat different diets which may include small birds insects etc
Snakes do have teeth, but they are very small. The teeth of a snake are not made for chewing but for keeping a grip on prey. The fangs of venomous snakes are also modified teeth.
Do any snakes that are good for pets eat insects?
The only species of snake that preys on insects is the Tentacled Snake. It preys on termites - and is absolutely NOT suitable as a 'starter snake' !
While the garter snakes do not eat insects, per se, they will feed on earthworms and small fish, such as minnows. These are usually easy to obtain in stores, such as Wal*Mart, bait shops, etc. They are easier to find food for than many other species of snake that require live mammals for food. With proper care, many garter snakes can make a good starter snake, are easily found in many parts of the Americas, and are generally not expensive. With time, they will become tame and not bite or release their nasty smelling anal defenses.
How often do baby corn snakes eat?
48 Hours. i have 28 corn snakes, and i made the mistake of taking it out after about 12 hours, and it cost me 12 stitches
What do snakes use their tounges for?
The snake's tongue is a sensory organ. each time it's flicked out - it catches microscopic scent particles from the air. Each of the two 'forks' work independently - giving the snake a direction-finding tool. If the scent on one side of the tongue is stronger - the snake knows to go towards the strongest side. The intensity of scent on the tongue also provides an indication of how close the prey is (snakes are very short-sighted !)
What a snake that chokes its prey to death?
a python. they must choke their prey because their venom is not poisonous or they have no venom
Is a Copperhead snake same as water moccasin?
No. Copperheads and water moccasins are two different species, though they are closely related. The copperhead is Agkistrodon contortrix. The water moccasin is Agkistrodon piscivorus.
What environment do snakes live in?
Snakes, being cold-blooded like all reptiles - live in temperate and tropical environments. The need to live in places that are at least warm enough to allow them to move freely around in search of prey.
