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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 eats snakes in a rainforest?

A shobunkow Snake Eater

I'm not sure about the answer above, because i checked it out on Google and it doesn't exist. the closest name i could find for the word shobunkow was shubunkin, which is a small fish. although i know for certain that hawks eat snakes in the rainforest.

King cobras habitat?

The Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China.

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 Latin wordOphiophagus 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 in a constructed nest where they will guard and incubate them faithfully for 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.

Respiratory system of a snake?

Unlike the mammals,the snake's resp system contains a long right lung & a small left lung.The longer lung covers almost two third of the body.The shorter one is the rudimentary one. The utility of such a long lung is well understandable in snakes that,while negotiating a swalloed prey item,there might long period of air hunger.when vital oxygination of cells could take place from residual lung air. Amazingly snakes could tolerate very low conc of oxygen to survive. Unlike the mammals,the snake's resp system contains a long right lung & a small left lung.The longer lung covers almost two third of the body.The shorter one is the rudimentary one. The utility of such a long lung is well understandable in snakes that,while negotiating a swalloed prey item,there might long period of air hunger.when vital oxygination of cells could take place from residual lung air. Amazingly snakes could tolerate very low conc of oxygen to survive.

Is there any poison to cure snake bite?

Yes - if it's a venomous species that caused the bite. You'd need the correct anti-venin treatment.

How long does it take an anaconda to eat its meal?

well feed your anaconda and time how long it takes it to eat its food. so there is your answer.

How many snakes can hatch from one egg?

There is usually one snake per egg. However, more than one snake can hatch from one egg. Just as human identical babies are the product of one egg, identical snake babies can come from a single egg.

Can snakes hypnotise humans?

Highly unlikely, unless the mouse was genetically engineered or something.

What is the meaning of the medical symbol with a snake?

This is a good question. There are two symbols which are often used in the medical profession to refer to medicine. These are the Caduceus (the winged staff of Hermes entwined with two snakes) and the Rod of Asclepius (A rod with one snake coiled around it in the process of shedding its skin). The latter is by far the more appropriate symbol, and is far more ancient in usage than the Caduceus which has been erroniously used as a symbol for medicine for some time due to confusion between the two symbols in the middle ages.

There are several theories about the snake on the rod. Several of which are based in symbolism or mythology. However the most likely theory has to do with a parasitic nematode, the Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis). The method of removal of the guinea worm is long an painful, and involves coiling it around a twig or stick to pul it slowly from the flesh which it is embedded.

Does paracetamol kill snakes?

Paracetamol is poisonous to snakes, it is used in Guam to try and control the brown snake.

Is there anything immune to snake venom?

Opossums are actually immune to the venom of many pit vipers including rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths. The reason for this immunity is due to ntihemorrhagic and antineurotoxic antibodies in their blood. Hope this answers your question :)

Can snakes view from their eyes?

Snakes are partially blind and have trouble seeing still objects. Snakes are very nearsighted and can see better at night. Snakes rely more on smell and hearing than sight.

How do you get rid of your fear of snakes?

Well you have to make sure the dog u are trying to overcome your fear of is nice and licks alot because licking is kissing and don't give it chocolate!!!!! and if your allergic to dogs i would recommend staying away from the dog. Just be yourself with a dog and treat it like a person trust me i have 2 dogs and in a couple of months im getting another one! my dogs are inside of the house right now snuggling with me. and all dogs are cute and awsome and nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( For most people)

im sorry but the answer above doesn't really help as i have a fear of dogs too.i would recommend that if a family member has a friendly dog, ask if you can go to their house and get used to being around that dog. pet it and try to get as close to it as you can. if you still are nervous around them, it might be good to buy a puppy as they are harmless and will be more frightened of you than you are of it; and as it grows you will be used to it.

Does a snake have an open circulatory system?

no they dont. They have a closed circulatory system because they are so long.

When treating a snakebite what should you do to decrease the spread of venom?

Apply a pressure bandage NOT a tourniquet to the site of the bite wound - Keep the bite area as low as possible to restrict the flow of venom to the victim's heart - Seek URGENT medical attention at once !

What is a snake's body temperature?

A snakes body temperature is directly related to that of its surroundings.

What times are best to stay out of the sun?

During days when the temperature is over 28 degrees Celsius

Can snakes get high on marijuana?

Of course. The smoke from all organic material is harmful to all biological creatures.

How can snakes smell fear?

Snakes fear their predators, which include larger animals and birds. Snakes will become agitated when a shadow passes over them, a large animal approaches or downward pressure is applied to their bodies. - Animal control personnel tasked with relocating snakes are aware of these behaviours and use them to their own advantage. Snakes have little objection to being lifted from underneath with a handling hook and will readily go to hide in a black bag.

How long does cancer take to kill a person?

It is hard to say without treatment 3 months to 4 mts only or 6 at most but ultimately god shiva decides everything bec it is in his hand called moksha or freedom from death after death geeta chawla

When treating a snake bite what do you do with the affected limb?

Place the affected limb below the level of the heart, tie a tight string or piece of clothing above the bite and cut a slit in the wound and squeeze it to drain the venom and get to the emergency room.

What is the most deadly sickness?

There are many infectious diseases which will likely kill a person if they get it. The infectious disease most likely to kill a person is Ebola virus, which has only a 6 percent rate of survival.

How do you tell the difference between a spider bite and a snake bite?

You will have two red dots sort of close together... It will be itching and it will bleed accasionally. Most of them are harmless and will go away quickly! :) Hope that answered your question.

Why do you think Gorgons had snakes for hair?

The mortal gorgon was given snake hair to make sure people looked at her face, her eyes, turning them into stone. Ok, so say your walking along the greek trail going to Athens to meet someone (1500 years ago), and you run into a lady with her hair hissing at you. You'd look, right? So you'd look at the hair, and the eyes are only an inch under the hair, and boom your stone. she could have also had snakes for hair because.... well the reason you turn to stone is because they are so hideous right? well the snakes could add to the hideousness!

Do snakes live on Mount Snowdon?

There are only three native British species of snakes and of these only two are likely to be found on Mount Snowdon, as the Smooth Snake is mainly confined to the southern counties of England and south Wales. The two which might be found on Mount Snowdon are the Grass Snake and the Adder (also called the Viper).