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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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Can human beings give birth a snake?
Some snakes give live birth and some lay eggs. Most vipers, boa constrictors, garter snakes and a few other species of snake give live birth. Most of the others build nests and lay eggs and they are very protective of their nests. King cobras are good examples of this. Do not get between a king cobra mother and her nest.
Snakes that lay shelled eggs are known as oviparous. Those that have live birth are viviparous.
Where do snakes go during cold weather?
Snakes and other reptiles brumate during the winter months much the same way as mammals hibernate. If the weather worms up, the snakes can reanimate for a short period by basking on a rock in order to snag a quick meal before the weather gets bad again. Some snakes that occur in Northern extremities of the planet like Canada and Russia develop a unique genetic variation with the production of extra melanin in the pigment cells. Basicall this term is called Melanistic and makes the snake very darkly colored or black altogether. This allows them to heat up faster when basking.
"Dens" are usually communal with most species of brumating snakes in N. America witht the location consisting of a rocky outcrop(rocks for basking) on the South face of a hillside or mountain. Underground gets cold during winter, but not nearly as cold as the icy surface.
Can a 14 year old get snake bites the piercing?
u dont have to be a certain age, but some pet stors may not sell pets to minors, so i guess 18 if u are going to buy it. if u are too young and dont think that you can properly take care of the animal, then dont endanger it.
Does snake has a hydrostatic skeleton or not?
No. A snake has a solid skeleton made from bones (in the same way our skeleton is made)
When a snake moves to a sunny place to keep warm the snake is responding to what kind of stimulus?
A snake is a cold-blooded reptile. It take on the surrounding air temperature and is lethargic if cold. By moving into sunlight, the snakes body temperature is increased and the snake is able to move and function properly. The stimulus is the need to increase body temperature.
Does a sea snake have a backbone?
Snakes curl up when they are sleeping and resting. Snakes may also begin to curl before an attack. It is best to stay away from a snake if you are not sure what the behavior is.
Is a sea Snake a vertebrate or an invertebrate and what type?
Snakes, including sea snakes, are vertebrates and more specifically reptiles.
What is cottonmouth snakes food?
they love to swim in nasty creeks they also like being around fallen trees that have fallen in creeks or pounds be careful because some are aggressive. i found one sun bathing on a creeks bank but when i came he went straight for the water
Yes. The human bite s full of bacteria and other germs. Bye!
Not all snakes, but there are certain desert species that will.
Is a snake's venom harmless if ingested?
Well my friend, since venom means poison, I would imagine so.
Which snake is the deadliest snake to human?
Although you never see it on television wildlife programs, the saw scaled viper is responsible for more deaths, worldwide, than any other snake. It isn't very big, from one to two feet in length, but it is very aggressive and its hemotoxic venom is very lethal in humans. They are found in the Middle East, Pakistan, and India. I'm sure that if they were larger and flared their necks like a cobra, they'd get better press.
How long can a water moccasin live out of water?
they are snakes and while they are aquatic they spend most of their time like seals do in both water and on land
What home remedy can be used to get rid of snakes but safe around dogs?
Why kill a snake? They are all beneficial, even the venomous snakes are beneficial by helping control populations of rodents. If a snake is in an area where it might be a danger to people or to itself, call your animal control office to have it removed and relocated.
How has the desert horned viper adapted to the desert?
Horned viper snakes are carnivores and their diets consist mainly of lizards, rodents, and birds. The jerboa is a type of rodent that this snakes preys on. Horned viper snakes are venomous and inhabit desert regions of North Africa.
Is it illegal to own a venomous snake?
It depends from state to state. For example, in Colorado, the owning of any poisonous snake is prohibited. In California, if you have a permit, you may own a rear fanged venomous snake, but not a front fanged. In Texas, you may own any sort of species of snake that you like without any sort of permit. Now if it bites someone, and they are injured or die, then you can be charged in court. IT all depends on where you live.
Yes it's possible (in 25+ years of keeping reptiles, I've had two cases) - but it's fairly easy to cure. Most snakes will defecate about 4-10 days after eating (depending on the species) Keeping accurate behavioural records will help you notice if anything is 'out of the ordinary'
I keep meticulous records for all of my 400+ reptiles. Logging such data as when they start and end their shed, what food they eat (and how much) and when they defecate. That way, I know when something may be wrong.
