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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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What is the common name for Natrix natrix?
"European grass, ringed or water snake" is the common name for Natrix natrix.
This European native is found throughout continental Europe. In the British Isles, it may be found in the lowlands of England and Wales. It may not be found at all in either Ireland or Scotland.
When a snake sheds does it leave the area?
No, the snake usually has a limited home range and stays within that area.
Monroe or Snake Bite Piercing?
Well I personally like Snake Bites more, but a lot of people don't like them they think they are "unattractive" on girls and I know a lot of people with Monroe piercings and they look great on them.
Hope that helps at all? haha
What is the scientific name of yellow-bellied sea snake?
Pelamis platurus See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelamis_platurus
Do snakes move after you behead them?
Yes; some researchers say that when the head of a snake is cut off, it will move or slither around for about 5-10 seconds.
Reptiles like snakes do not have hair, so they cannot grow a mustache. They might have colorful markings that resemble a mustache, though.
How do you win the snake game in poptropica?
The snake game is very easy. Just choose a spot and wait for the red eye snake to pop out of the hole u chose. It might take a while but u can complete it
Why do corn snakes wiggle their tails rapidly?
They do that when stressed - to mimic the sound of a rattlesnake - since they are both found in the same areas of the US !
Who are the anacondas prey and predators?
Large carnivores such as bobcats, cougars, coyotes and wolves will prey on raccoons. Raccoons will prey on small mammals such as mice and young rabbits, frogs, crayfish, snakes, lizards, nesting birds, etc.
What is the key phrase to remember when identifying a snake?
If you're referring to the order of the coloured bands... 'Red touches Yellow - kill a fellow. Red touches black - venom lack'
No. It is venomous.
King snakes aren't venomous but I don't know if they are edible.
Can doxycycline be used to help infection for a rattlesnake bite to a dog?
It can - but you should never use it without supervision from your veterinary practice.
Do female and male snakes have little claws at the end of their tail?
Yes, this is actually an elolutionary.. " oppsies, i forgot..." lol their legs from eons ago have not fully receded, these are, i think, called spurrs? All it is is where their legs once were.
Do California kingsnakes like dirt?
No, an aspen or cypress bedding is best. Avoid pine and cedar as it is toxic and will comprise the snake's respitory system.
What is Britain's only poisonous snake?
The Adder is Britain's only poisonous snake :-) there have been no other recorded snakes in Britain
Brittains only venomous snake - is the Adder. See the related link for a picture.
The European Adder (Vipera berus).
Adder
What happens if a corn snake accidentally swallows a wood chip?
It should be fine. Over the twenty-five plus years I've been keeping reptiles, I've seen quite a few wood chips disappear down the throat of snakes while they've been stuck to a mouse or rat. None suffered any ill-effects.
Why is your snake attacking and missing the mouse?
It's either starting the shedding process, is already partially blind or has a neurological disorder.
Without a better description - it sounds like a Ribbon snake. See if the picture in the related link matches.
same shape as other snakes except when they seek danger the unfold their hood that is shape like two ovals each side of the snake
Dose a boa constrictors fangs?
Boas mouths are lined with rows of sharp backward curving teeth that allow them to grip their prey. They don't have fangs. Only venomous snakes have fangs.
Which album of White Snake contained the song Gambler?
White Snake is a hair metal band from the United Kingdom. "Gambler" was on their sixth album, "Slide It in". The track was placed first on the UK album, and fifth on the US album.
