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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.
9,216 Questions
How long can corn snakes go without food?
The length of time a snake can go without food or water is dependent on the breed of snake, the living conditions, as well as the age of the snake. Younger snakes, who need to be fed more often, will starve quicker than an older adult. And snakes do not usually eat as often during the winter months and some can go for several months without any ill effects. Some even up to a year! The water is the most pressing issue here. Reptiles in general can last a several weeks (2-3) but it depends on the temperature and humidity of the said environment. The best idea here is NOT discover how long they last without food or water rather how long they will LIVE when provided with food and water.
How do I find out what kind of snake I have?
I recommend making a 'snake noose' if you intend to capture it live. But prepare a home for it, if you intend to keep it. A (dry) aquarium will suffice for that. If you merely want to transport it, a simple burlap bag is sufficient. Be kind, rewind...
How long does it take a snake to digest a horse?
Depends on if the type of snake and if it's receiving proper heating. If the snake is able to absorb the appropriate amount of heat, it takes 48-72 hours on average.
Are most snakes aggressive towards humans?
They only strike for self protection, as people say, "they're just as afraid of you as you're afraid of them".
What snake coils around its prey?
Because they are storing energy. Imagine a spring. It cannot "spring" very far unless compressed, because when it is compressed the amount of potential energy the spring contains is greatly increased. When you let the spring go, the potential energy converts to kinetic energy and you can't find where the spring went. Same principle for snakes that coil before they strike. The more they coil, the faster and farther they can strike at prey or predator.
This asked WHAT snakes coil ... not WHY do snakes coil ... this does not answer the question.
How much does it cost to feed a snake in a week?
approximately £15.79. i am an experienced snake owner and i often go for the pedigree types, what a bargain!
What kind of snakes live in Georgia?
There are about 41 varieties of snakes of snakes in Georgia, 6 of which are venomous.
What king of snake is black and yellow?
the lion of course.
a gorilla
George.
a gorilla
The Lion is the King of the jungle. The lion has no know predator's apart from other lions.
The parrot snake is a reptile, and all reptiles belong to the taxonomic domain of Eukarya, which are characterised by having cells with nuclei. Eukarya covers all organisms in the Kingdom Animalia, as well as the Kingdoms Plantae, Fungi and Protista.
Is a green snake a primary consumer?
Yes,
It is a tertiary consumer. This is because it is a carnivore at the top level in a food chain, feeding on animals at all tropic levels. It is also strong and can be referred to as a scavenger.
with their heat sensing system inbetween the snakes nostrils that is how they can hunt u down and kill u.
What snakes live in Delaware county?
It was most likely a Garter Snake. They usually have thin white stripes running lengthwise down their backs. They are non-venomous and harmless unless you grab them, then they can give you a painful bite (on the order of the bite of a cat). The Garters that I have seen in Delaware have ranged from less than a foot to about 3 feet. Garters normally move very quickly and are somewhat aggressive given that they can't really back it up... It could also be a small Black Snake. The Black Snakes that I have seen in DE ranged from 2' to 6'. They are generally solid black with white underbellies. Black Snakes are also non-venomous and harmless. They are constrictors and very docile snakes. I have handled many (to move them off of roads and out of the way of a tractor) and not once has one tried to bite me. They are normally not aggressive at all. One defense tactic that they will use is beating their tail against leaves or brush to imitate a rattle snake. Don't be confused! There are no longer rattlers in DE (not for 100 years). Please don't kill them. They are harmless and there is too much pressure on them already. -BJ
How do you calculate a snake's age in 'snake years'?
Snakes don't have "snake years". A snake's age is the same in human years.
Is a water snake a consumer or producer?
Since a water lily is a plant, it is a producer. Consumers eat things like plants.
What snakes are Black yellow and red?
If the colors are arranged in bands around the snake then there are two possibilities: a coral snake or a milk snake.
If red bands touch yellow bands then it is a coral snake. Coral snakes highly venomous and have been known to kill people.
If red bands touch black bands then it is a milk snake, which is not venomous.
Generally, though, you should not take the time to see which it is. If it has these colors, just stay away from it.
Yes.
bears do eat small snakes generally when the are hungry.
What is the denotation of the word snake?
The word "snake" can refer to any naturally legless, carnivorous reptile of the suborder Serpentes. The word can also be used to describe a sneaky, scheming person who shouldn't be trusted.
Yes they do... They have up to 400 pairs of 'ribs' and a spine that runs the full length of their body.
What is the Anacondas special features?
"While the Anaconda is not venomous, it does have many razor sharp teeth which all point backwards towards the stomach. This makes it very difficult for prey to escape.
Similarly, a special feature in the design of fish hooks is the barb. This is the sharp protrusion along the main hook which points in the opposite direction.
Just as it is very difficult for a fish to wiggle free from a hook (due to the barb), it's even more difficult to pull free from the jaws of the anaconda since there are many "barbs" hooking the flesh. The movement of the unfortunate prey as it tries to get loose only serves as a means of driving itself deeper into the mouth of the snake.
It's a one-way trip, very painful, and certainly not the fastest way to go."
The Green Anaconda, on average anacondas are more then 20 ft (6.09 m) long with and average weight of 300+ pounds (136.08+ kg) many reaching lengths of 29ft ( 8.83 m) or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs ( 249.48 kg).
General information!
Anacondas Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Boidae
Subfamily: Boinae
Genus: Eunectes
The question what is the biggest snake can be confusing, the biggest as far as girth (largest being measured at 44 inches or 1,1176 m) is the Green Anaconda, on average anacondas are more then 20 ft (6.09 m) long with and average weight of 300+ pounds (136.08+ kg) many reaching lengths of 29ft ( 8.83 m) or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs ( 249.48 kg), in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33 ft ( 10.05 m) but even this python can't match the total mass of the anaconda.
Anacondas are members of the Boidae family of reptiles and spend most of their time in rivers and swamps of the Amazon Rainforest in South America which makes them excellent swimmers and are capable of holding their breath for around 15 minutes, female anacondas are generally 3 to 4 times larger then the males and bear their young live and are called "Neonates", the number of young varies, some have produced 100 babies, but the average is between 20 to 40 babies which are about 24 inches (0.6 m) long, they stay with the mother for about and hour then leave to be on their own. Diet consist of (depending on the size of the anaconda, the larger the snake the larger the prey) large/small rodents like capybaras, also pigs, caiman, jaguars, deer, dogs, birds even fish and is acquired by ambushing with a quick strike, 100 rear-facing sharp teethhold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole and by using it's muscles in a rhythmic fashion it works the food toward its digestive area, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 10 to 12 year year life span in the wild, in captivity some have reached 20 + years, the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
