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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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Is there a certain time in a snakes life when it sheds its skin?
No - they shed more frequently when they're younger - as their skin doesn't stretch in definitely as they grow. The older a snake gets, the less growing it does, so it needs to shed less. A newly-hatched snake may shed every 4-6 weeks - whereas a fully-grown snake may only shed once every two years.
How many fangs do California king snakes have?
None king snakes done have fangs nonvenomous snakes have re-curved little razor sharp teeth
What are the benefits of snake venom?
Cobra venom has been used for many years in medical research because it has an enzyme, lecithinase, that dissolves cell walls as well as membranes surrounding viruses.
How much can a yellow anaconda weigh?
Adults generally are 40 to 80 pounds. Larger individuals weigh up to 120 pounds.
How do you determine the sex of a Red-tail Boa snake?
There are three ways to sex a snake. You can pop, probe, or "feel". Popping is when you turn their internal sexual organs inside out, which is designed more for fat-tailed snakes such as ball pythons. Probing is when a lubricated probe is inserted into the cloaca, and the depth it is inserted determines the sex. This should only be done by experienced handlers. You can also "feel" the snake to determine the sex. By running your finger along its tail from the vent to about halfway down the tail, you can determine if it's male or female. If you feel a "pop" kind of like a rubber band snapping, then you have a male, if not, then a female. Hope this helps!
How do you cure a bitten thounge?
when i bite my thounge.(It happens alot) i just let it sit there until the pain goes away or it depends on what bit the thounge most likely it was you so i would just relax and try not to talk that much other wise it might hurt worse and longer.
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Who discovered the Bush Viper?
The Bush Viper, scientifically known as Atheris squamigera, was first described by the German herpetologist Albert Günther in 1865. This species is native to the tropical forests of Central and West Africa, where it is known for its distinctive coloration and arboreal lifestyle.
Can you feed a snake a rat with wet stools?
I wouldn't recommend it - you don't know the cause of the wet stools in the rat. It could have an infection which may cause the snake problems if it ate it.
How a corn snake protect themselves from predator?
They use camoflauge and they are also constrictors. They will constrict themselves around the prey or predator to stop them from breathing which will get the predator to let them go or they will eat it and swallow it whole.
