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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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One member said people in the southwest US eat 'em. That's true. In the US, places like Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and places around the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains eat snakes. In addition, India, China, and Thailand would too. Have you ever seen Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel? I remember one episode where this one country he went too--I forgot where it was, though--they don't just eat 'em...they have a ceremony for them...EVERY YEAR.
Which part of the body does a snake use to smell?
The olfactory receptors at the back of the nasal chamber.
Yes, almost the entire length of the snake's body is backbone. Like all reptiles, snakes are vertebrates. They have super-flexible spines. They have a complete skeleton, including skull, ribs and spine.
Snakes are ectothermic and rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature. While some species of snakes may hibernate in cold weather, they generally prefer warmer temperatures for optimal activity and digestion. Cold temperatures can slow down their metabolism and make it harder for them to move efficiently.
What is the most venomous species?
The most venomous species are the box jellyfish, specifically the Chironex fleckeri and the Irukandji jellyfish. Their venom attacks the heart, nervous system, and skin cells, which can be deadly to humans if not treated promptly.
How do snakes move on land and in water?
I am a snake keeper and avid student of all things reptile. There is no known species of snake that can not swim. Many land snakes spend a lot of time in the water including the larger heavier varieties such as the Anaconda, Burmese and Reticulated Pythons, etc. Snakes are, by design, well suited to swimming. They are buoyant and move swiftly in the water using the same muscles they use to move across dry land. Even snakes that are originally from the desert areas take right to water. I know because I have a Desert Phase California King Snake that loves taking baths in deep tubs. Snakes are amazing creatures that are worth getting to know.
What is the poisonous thing in the world?
I think it's the venom of the cone shell. One guy once got stung by two at one time. He died in 4 seconds.
the most dangerous posionous thing i can think of it the black widow spider which can kill you in about 30-60 seconds i think??? not sure look it up but i do know its very quick
nope .. the most poisonous is the box jellyfish
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The most venomous animal? Yes, the Box Jellyfish.
The most toxic substance? Probably botulinum, deadly at 40-50 nanograms. Makes a Box Jelly look like a ham sandwich.
What living reptiles take care of their young?
The only ones that seem to show any caring qualities are female alligators & crocodiles. They will stay by the buried eggs until they hatch - warning off any potential threat. Once hatched, she will carry the young reptiles to the nearest water source (usually a river or large lake) and stay close by for the first few weeks until they are self-sufficient.
What country does milk snakes come from?
The milk snake or milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum) is a king snake specie. This specie can be found in the southeastern part of Canada and even in the United States and Central America.
Animals that eat dead snakes include various scavengers such as vultures, crows, raccoons, and coyotes. Insects like beetles and ants may also feed on the carcasses of dead snakes. Additionally, certain types of fungi and bacteria help decompose dead snakes in the environment.
What are a snakes natural predator?
Some of the natural predators of snakes include birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, as well as larger snakes and mammals like coyotes and mongooses. Additionally, some species of snakes are preyed upon by certain amphibians and other reptiles.
How do snakes breathe under water?
Snakes are vertebrates an breath in essentially the same way we do, except most species only have one working lung, and additionally use part of the trachea as supplemental lungs. They breath in and out the the nose. While swallowing snakes breath through a tube in the mouth under the tongue.
How do you kill snakes in septic tank?
Snaking a sewer line can be a tricky job if you have never done it before. Here are a few materials that you will need along with some steps that will guide you through the process without the help of a professional.
Tools and Materials Needed
Sectional or drum machine
Rags
Bucket
Rubber gloves
Step 1 - Find Access
Gaining access to the clog that you are trying to fix can be one of the hardest points in this process. Begin by finding the best place to start this process. A few of your options include outdoors, basement, floor or even a roof vent. Once you have found access, you can move on to the next steps.
Step 2 - Gather Equipment
Next, decide and gather all of the equipment that you will need for the project. Decide how far the area is before choosing the proper equipment as they will vary. Two of your options are sectional or drum machines. If you are going through your roof, then the best clean out machine for you is the sectional. This will allow you to keep the set up right by the clean out and then you can snake in smaller sections and clear them out one at a time. The other option, the drum machine, is great for other areas, like outdoor and basement clean outs. While you do have the option of buying this equipment, it can be extremely expensive and typically you will only use it a few times during your years of being a homeowner. A great idea is to check the local rental places to see if you can rent out the equipment for a cheaper price for a couple of hours or even a few days to get the project finished.
Step 3 - Push Cable Through
Be sure to wear rubber gloves as you are working though this project. Once you have your equipment chosen and set up, push or snake the cable through the drain. You will be able to feel the blockage with the machine when you hit it. Try to use the pipe and machine to pull the blockage out if at all possible.This process may take hours or days to complete and will need a lot of patience along the way. You will need to work the crank slowly as you go along and allow the blockage to catch on the coiled metal wire from the equipment.
If you run into any problems along the way you will want to stop what you are doing and call a plumber to finish the job or to gain more direction. Many times, a tree branch or root is the cause of this problem. While you are going through the process, you will want to keep an eye out at what you are finding along the way. If you come across a good amount of dirt, grass or mud this typically means that you have a broken sewer line and will need to have it replaced.
Can there be sea snakes in Florida?
It depends on the snake. Florida has some pretty strict laws regarding reptiles but all the easiest and best snakes are legal to keep. Indigo snakes are illegal to keep in the state of Florida because they are native and endangered. Large constrictors are illegal to keep because of irresponsible people. And Venomous snakes require training and permit and should not be kept by the average person.
How long does it take for a brown snake's venom to kill you?
The amount of time it takes for a person to die from a king cobra varies on the amount of venom injected and where the person was bit. It is possible that a person could die in as soon as 15 minutes after the bite.
If I had a dream about a snake eating another snake what does it mean?
A psychic reader once told my wife a dream about snakes means there is someone out to do you harm, a snake eating another snake maybe means two people who dislike you are fighting.
I have read that there is a person not suffering from any diseases, but was not able to sleep, only two hours, although take tranquilizers, etc. ... But when he embraced Islam and know Meditations of sleep and learn ablution he is now able to sleep.
DO THAT :
1- LISTEN TO THIS : http://jebril.com/audio/roqya/roqya_05.rm NOTE HE SPEAKS ARABIC,BUT YOU JUST LISTEN
BEFORE SLEEP DO THAT:
2-SAY :
1-Bismika rabbee wadaAAtu janbee wabika
arfaAAuh, fa-in amsakta nafsee farhamha, wa-in arsaltaha fahfathha bima tahfathu
bihi AAibadakas-saliheen .
'In Your name my Lord, I lie down and in Your name
I rise, so if You should take my soul then have mercy upon it, and if You should
return my soul then protect it in the manner You do so with Your righteous
servants.'
2-Allahumma innaka khalaqta nafsee wa-anta
tawaffaha, laka mamatuha wamahyaha in ahyaytaha fahfathha, wa-in amattaha
faghfir laha. Allahumma innee as-alukal-AAafiyah.
'O Allah, verily You have
created my soul and You shall take its life, to You belongs its life and death.
If You should keep my soul alive then protect it, and if You should take its
life then forgive it. O Allah, I ask You to grant me good health.'
3-Allahumma AAalimal-ghaybi washshahadah,
fatiras-samawati wal-ard, rabba kulli shayin wamaleekah, ashhadu an la ilaha
illa ant, aAAoothu bika min sharri nafsee wamin sharrish-shaytani washirkih,
wa-an aqtarifa AAala nafsee soo-an aw ajurrahu ila muslim.
'O Allah, Knower
of the seen and the unseen, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Lord and
Sovereign of all things I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped
except You. I take refuge in You from the evil of my soul and from the evil and
shirk of the devil, and from committing wrong against my soul or bringing such
upon another Muslim.' shirk: to associate others with Allah in those things
which are specific to Him. This can occur in (1) belief, e.g. to believe that
other than Allah has the power to benefit or harm, (2) speech, e.g.. to swear by
other than Allah and (3) action, e.g. to bow or prostrate to other than Allah.
Allahumma aslamtu nafsee ilayk, wafawwadtu
amree ilayk, wawajjahtu wajhee ilayk, wa-alja/tu thahree ilayk, raghbatan
warahbatan ilayk, la maljaa wala manja minka illa ilayk, amantu
bikitabikal- lathee anzalt, wabinabiyyikal- lathee arsalt.
'O Allah, I submit
my soul unto You, and I entrust my affair unto You, and I turn my face towards
You, and I totally rely on You, in hope and fear of You. Verily there is no
refuge nor safe haven from You except with You. I believe in Your Book which You
have revealed and in Your Prophet whom You have sent.
FOR MORE ABOUT ISLAM:
WWW.ISLAMHOUSE.COM
Are there any sea snake blue in colour?
Yes, there is the Laticauda Laticaudata. It's a species common in the zones near the indian ocean. The lenght varies with sex, males are a little bit smaller than females: the first one can be 9 meters long, the second one can be 10 or more meters long.And they are know for being only blue, even if a similar snake is know for being only yellow, and it's called Laticauda colubrina.
An adder's tongue is any of several fern-like plants in the genus Ophioglossum, or a lily in the genus Erythonium, otherwise known as the trout lily.
Is the cottonmouth and water moccasin the same?
no
The different names come in because of the snakes' defensive display. The snake coils up and opens it's mouth wide-revealing the white flesh of the inside of it's mouth...hence, cotton-mouth.
Not all young snakes resemble their parents. An example would be a dark brown snake's offspring being a light yellow.
Sea snakes are real and they are one of the most venomous snakes on the planet. Their only saving grace (besides only being found in the sea) is the fact that they have such a small mouth that they can only bite you on the web between your fingers or on the tips.
