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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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How does a coral snake catch its prey?

Head first ! They grasp their food by the head, and manoeuvre their jaws over the nose. The throat muscles take over and pull the food item into the snakes gullet.

Why are snakes covered with dry scales that overlap when the animal moves?

Because it hasn't had time to mold the first skin but when the mold gets old enough there will only be one layer of skin. And also if it is crawling over another animal that animal will not be wet and soak up the wet stuff on the snake. (only if it has been in water) (Because snakes are NOT wet there stale.

Is there a snake deterrent?

No, Snake Repellents do not work. In general snake repellents are made up of ingredients that strike humans as powerful or just plain stinky. Many have napthalene as a main ingedient - the same ingedient that makes mothballs stink. But napthalene is not approved to be used outdoors to repel snakes, and there is no evidence or reason to think it works anyway. The one university study that purveyors of these snake oils point to has been shown to be poorly designed and proves nothing.

Any substance one puts on their lawn and garden to repel snakes would just be washed away with the first dew or rain anyway.

For a better understanding of ways to get rid of snakes see;

http://tinyurl.com/snake-repellents

What are threats to snakes?

Threats to snakes include predators, such as birds of prey, other, larger snakes that hunt smaller snakes, coyotes, etc. The roadrunner is specifically adapted to hunt rattlesnakes. Other threats are man made, such as cars, or just people being paranoid and killing any snake they see.

How red-bellied black snakes have babies?

Yes - the young are born live (as opposed to being hatched from eggs). Clutches average between 8 and 40 babies.

How do rattle snakes live in their envionrment?

Rattlesnaked blend into their enviroments by find a patch of leaves or high grass. Rattlesnakes do not naturally change colors they just stay still and hidden until they strike down or their prey and kill them. Therefore rattlesnkes don't change colors there skin color can just blend into different sufaces according to their color.

How do diamond back rattle snakes mate?

Snakes do not "raise" their young ones. They are fully capable at birth of caring for themselves. In the case of rattlers, young ones can bite and are venomous.

Is a cactus or a jackrabbit or a snake or a woodpecker a producer?

Yes, a cactus is a producer. It makes energizing food from the photosynthetic interaction of sunlight with the plant's water, minerals, and dissolved nutrients. That food feeds the cactus, and cactus body parts may feed the consumers of the food chain.

Are dragons skin like snakes?

Yes they are in some ways but not in others snakes and beardies are both reptiles which are both cold blooded. They both eat vermin's such as mice and even little hamsters. Bearded dragons have a lot more character and are a lot more expensive! snakes are fun but can not be handled after there feeding and they swallow there food whole. They both need heat and both live in warm countries they are also both great pets but when you think about it nothing alike.

What does snake in the bush mean?

It means a man's penis is in your vagina

What kind of snake is black with white rings?

There are several different types of black snakes with white rings.

I'll list those that I know of:

Death Adder

Stephen's Banded Snake

Bandy Bandy

California Mountain King Snake

Long Nosed Snake

I can't really think of anymore right now, but try typing these names into Google image search and see if you recognise any of these.

What do snake pipe fish eat?

Snake pipefish feed primarily on the copepod Calanus helgolandicus.

What colour is a corn snake's blood?

Corn snakes vary from a light tannish yellow to a dark russet red in markings. The base color is the lighter color, and the darker markings are segmented up their body. See the related link for images.

What is the food chain for a desert death adder?

I am also trying to look for a Desert Death Adders food chain, sorry but im not sure, I need it for my Science Project.

Do corn snakes get aggressive during shedding?

yes avoid them they are highly aggressive and poisonous.

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They are NOT poisonous, they are constrictors. Do some research. I personally have never had any agression problems from my snake even during shedding, but he does hide more. I would recommend leaving your snake peaceful while shedding, (and my friend has never had any from his).

A cornsnake bite is not really some-thing you need to worry about anyway.

Their teeth do little damage and barely hurt, the only problem would be the shock of the fact it did bite you.

Is it bad for chickens to eat snakes?

No, it is not bad for chickens to eat snakes; they are actually a good source of protein and nutrients for chickens.

In the spring and summer, you may notice that your backyard hens occasionally find and eat small snakes, such as black snakes, in the garden and yard. These are typically young snakes that have recently hatched and therefore are small and tender enough for consumption by chickens.

At first it may look as though a hen has found a very large worm, but upon closer inspection you can verify that it is indeed a snake she is eating.

Can a dog eat a snake?

Nope - chickens are vegetarians ! A snake, however would probably eat the chicken !

How does a sidewinder snake drink water?

Yes they do. All reptiles need water - just as we do. How they get it varies across the species. Some drink from pools, others get enough moisture from their food to avoid having to actively drink.

What all can corn snakes eat?

Corn snakes eat a variety based on preference. Mice, rats, chicks, baby bunnies, quial eggs, etc. Somtimes a snake will refuse to eat anything but what their particular taste calls for. Sometimes this is trial and error, which can be frustrating. I and most herp owners recommend frozen then thawed mice/baby rats for an adult corn snake. Corn snakes can even be particular as to what kind of mice they're eating, be it African soft furred mice, white mice, colored mice, etc. Like i sad, trial and error. good luck =]

How does the corn snakes adapt to its habitat?

Snakes respond to their environment by reacting to the temperature. The snakes for example will find a hole to make its home if the surface is too hot. Also, the snake will shed its skin more frequently if it is in an unusually hot environment.

What to feed corn snakes?

its probably ok if it will eat it. i cornsnakes eat mice or rats though. sometimes small birds

Do snakes eat blackberries?

Yes They Do, They Usually Eat What They Can Find Or Fit In There Mouth. :) [In Your Garden Or On The Ground Or In Your House]

Are there any dangerous snakes or spiders in Fiji?

The Bole Snake is the only venomous land snake in Fiji. There are also several species of venomous sea snakes in Fiji as well.