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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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Snakes 'taste' the air with their tongues. They draw odor particles into their mouths and taste them with their Jacobson's organ in the roof of the mouth. It is a manner for exploring their environment and searching for food.
How many eggs can a cottonmouth snake lay?
The females produce a clutch of 10–40 eggs in late spring or early summer. They do not guard the nest after the eggs are laid — the juvenile snakes are totally independent of the mother.
How fast are blue racer snakes?
Blue racer snakes are known for their impressive speed and agility. They can reach speeds of up to 4-5 miles per hour over short distances, allowing them to swiftly escape predators or chase down prey.
Can i look at a picture of a rainbow snake?
See the related link for a picture of a double rainbow. Take note of the colors in the second (farthest right) are a mirror image of the first one.
Eagles and snakes compete with one another for food as they both consume small mammals. Eagles also eat other animals like fish which helps to find food when scarce.
What does a red racer snake look like?
A red racer snake is a slender snake with smooth shiny scales that are typically reddish-orange to light brown in color. They have a long, thin body and are known for their speed and agility. Their head is elongated and narrow, and they are non-venomous.
Does a snake have any nostrils?
Every animal has a butt hole to let the food they eat get out of their body. If they didn't then it would just sit there in their body, and they would eventually get to big and die. So yes snakes do have butt holes.
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Are there more poisonous snakes than non poisonous snakes?
No - of the roughly 3,500 species of snake species worldwide - about 400 are venomous, and of those only a small number are deadly to humans.
What is it called when snakes dislocate their jaw?
Snakes actually do not dislocate their jaws the upper and lower jawbone are very loosely connect. The lower jawbone consists of to bone s connected by stretchy tissues that can easily stretch and allow a snake to open its mouth to consume any larger prey
tertiary consumer
Does snake bite can harm human being?
Most bites cause only minor harm, but the bite of a poisonous snake can kill you or make you very ill.
Is there a snake called the hoop snake?
hoop snakes are just a legend But there is some evidence that they could be real
When you cut off the head of a snake does it really only die at sunset?
A snake can die at any time of day or night.
What are the main features of a snake?
Fangs, the ability to slither very quietly, and noticeable lack of legs are the more commonly recognized features of snakes.
Can a snake climb a metal pole?
Yes. Maybe not a vertical one if it's too slick, but otherwise, yes. I have a PVC pipe "jungle gym" in my python's setup.
Why does a snake come out when someone plays a flute?
The flute has little to do with it. Snakes are essentially deaf; they cannot hear sound transmitted through the air. When a snake charmer brings out a snake, it is already aggravated from being captured and transported. The snake rises up, prepared to bite the charmer and sways to follow his movement, trying to aim.
What are the names of 3 snakes native to Great Britain?
In England we have two native species of snake: the Adder, which is mildly venomous, and the Grass Snake, which is non-venomous. It's very unlikely that you would see either, without specifically looking for them, and even then, they are not easy to locate.
We also have the 'Blind Worm', which looks very much like a snake, but is actually a legless lizard and totally harmless.
How do you know if food is too big for a snake?
If the snake can't or won't eat the food.
Snakes have the natural capability of unhinging their jaws in order to eat large prey, so unless the snake refuses to eat the food, then they'll probably be fine.
'Porifera' is one, here's some others:
Tube Sponge
(Callyspongia vaginalis)
The Tube Sponge is one of the most common varieties of sea sponge to be found on the reef. It is distinguished by its long tube-shaped growths, and ranges in color from purple to blue, gray, and gray-green. Filtered water is ejected through the large openings on the ends. This is one of the few reef invertebrates that is blue in color.
Vase Sponge
(Ircinia campana)
The Vase Sponge is a common species found in the Caribbean off the eastern coast of Florida. A large bell shape with a deep central cavity characterizes it. This sea sponge grows up to 2 feet wide and 3 feet high. It ranges in color from purple to red and brown, and is found attached to rocks near the sandy bottoms.
Yellow Sponge
(Cleona celata)
This small Yellow Sponge species is commonly found throughout the Pacific coastal waters of the United States. It is found growing in small colonies, and ranges in color from orange to bright yellow. This sea sponge and can be found encrusting rocks on the reef face.
Red Tree Sponge
(Haliclona compressa)
This bright red sponge species is very common throughout the Caribbean Sea. This sea sponge usually grows to a height of about 8 inches. This is one species that is easy to keep and can do relatively well in a home aquarium environment. These sponges require a moderate water flow and dim light to do well.
Common Sea Squirt
(Didemnum molle)
This species of sea squirt is verry common on the reef, and is usually found in deep water. It can be found encrusting the rocks in large colonies. This squirt's leathery bag-like body has a white and gray or brown spotted exterior with a bright green interior. It is sometimes introduced into the aquarium on live rock.
Painted Tunicate
(Clavelina picta)
The tunicates are very similar to sea squirts. They take water in through a large opening where nutrients are filtered out. The water is then expelled through another opening. Painted tunicates are about 3/4 inch long and commonly grow in colonies. They are found in translucent red, purple, and yellow colors.
