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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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All animals have spines, except invertebrates. "Vertebrate" means "spine", and reptiles are a form of vertebrate, so they have a spine. Invertebrates have no spines, examples are jellyfish, bugs, worms, slugs, etc.
But yes, reptiles have spines.
Depends on the species! There are lots of species that have what are called "keeled" scales. This is when there's a ridge on each individual scale, creating a rough texture. Garter snakes and are an example. The Angolan python is an example of a snake with beaded scales, where each scale is exactly that - little round bead-shaped scales. These kinds of scales are very bumpy-feeling. Snake scales can also be soft and smooth, such as with boa constrictors. So, in short, depends on what kind of scale you're dealing with.
Yes, u can eat python meat. There's a local restaurant here in Mandarin, Florida that serves it chargrilled or fried. It has alot of bones and it does NOT taste like chicken but rattlesnake kinda does.
I always get ladybugs in my bathroom when spring rolls around and the other day I walked in and there was a dotted shell on the floor and on the wall there was a spotless ladybug. I don't know if this is actually a ladybug or if it's one of those beetle things.
One of the disadvantages that snakes have in their environment is the temperature. It can be difficult for them to stay warm at times. Another is that they cannot always see enemies that are coming behind them.
Which snake is more poisonous a cobra or a rattle snake?
by my research the copper head it is said to be more poisonous if it bites deep into your skin
I don't know where the above respondent did the "research" but this is not true, as far as humans are concerned the venom is very similar but the the rattlesnake gets the edge because of its larger venom glands and fangs!
The copperhead of North America is less venomous than the rattlers, but the snake called "copperhead" of Australia is more toxic than rattlesnakes.
What does the idiom snake in the grass mean?
A snake in the grass is a pretentious, dangerous person such as a hypocrite, mole, or spy. This idiom draws on the danger of being bitten by an unseen snake in tall grass, likely because it was stepped on or felt threatened.
"Take heed" is a warning to pay attention, similar to "beware" or "be careful." Compare "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall." (1 Cor 10:12, NKJV).
Definitions for both idioms, from The Free Dictionary, are linked to below.
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There are plenty of people around like this. You have to be careful who you trust, believe me, I know.
How long can a kingsnake go without eating?
It depends what temperature the rest of the room is, where it's being kept. IF you can match it's natural temperature range of 22-28 degrees Celsius in your home - then you don't need any heat source.
If not - then you shouldn't leave it without heat for more than 24 hours.
What are some habits that snakes have?
In short they find ways to keep warm so they can eat. Read on if you want a more detailed answer. Snakes are coldblooded so keeping their body temperature warm is a major priority. They need to keep warm by any means necessary so they do not get cold and slow down. Fulfilling this can consist of sunbathing, burrowing underground and under things like rocks or wood, and even finding a home in a shed or a house! Without warmth they would eventually freeze to death (They thrive in warm temperatures). When they do get warm and are hungry they will be hunting. There are many different kinds of snakes and their diets vary greatly. Just about anything up to a human size can be prey to one type of snake or another. But generally rodents and insects are the most common prey.
Do you mean a Cobra? They are the only snakes with hoods to my knowledge, and sometimes go by the name "Hooded Snake".
If so, there are many kinds of Cobras, such as the King, Monocle, Egyptian, Indian, Shield-Nosed, Burrowing, Desert Black, and Water Cobras.
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.
