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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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When does a rattlesnake develop venom Is there venom before the rattle develops?
Rattlesnakes have potent venom as soon as they hatch - as they need it to subdue their prey from the moment they slither out of the egg ! Even a baby Rattlesnake's venom is capable of killing a person (dependent on species)
Where can one purchase a drain snake?
A drain snake otherwise known as an 'electric eel' or 'toilet jack' can be purchased from any reputable plumbers merchants and in some larger DIY stores. Online, shops such as amazon supply a range for competitive prices.
Are contrictor snakes poisonous?
No snake is poisonous and constrictors are generally not venomous as they kill their prey by constriction rather than venom.
Is it true that bull snakes eat fat people?
Snakes can't chew, they have to swallow their prey whole. Bull snakes are far too small to eat any kind of people.
Actually - the term is 'venomous' - and yes, the King Cobra is a highly-venomous snake species !
If a creatures body is one long, tubular muscle, the only form of self-propulsion is twisting the body back and forth. Snakes move in a wavy motion because they have to.
Why does your snake hiss very loud when you touch her?
it depends on what kind you have like a ball python it usually mean leave me alone or wen he/she is shedding they will do that in because they don't want you to hold them or touch because when they shed there skin gets really sensitive
Can you determine the size of a snake by the puncture wounds?
I doubt it. Measuring the distance between the puncture wounds would only give an indication to how wide the snakes head was - not the length of the whole reptile.
Are there reasons why you would not want to mistakenly kill a kingsnake?
The general respect we should have for living creatures is one reason. Kingsnakes also eat rodents that we consider pests and even eat venomous snakes.
Snakes are carnivorous and do eat shrews, including rats and other snakes.
There are a number of species of snake who's venom is hemotoxic. Many of the pit-vipers employ this type of venom to subdue their prey. The Mojave Rattlesnake and Russell's Viper are two examples.
It sort of depends on the size, age and coloration ! Baby 'standard' corn snakes sell for around £60 but an albino would be more expensive.
Impossible to answer - without knowng (a) where you are and (b) a more detailed description of the reptile.
Why do some religions believe in snake handling?
Because some religion believes on inerrancy of the Bible; Acts 28:3-8. Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake and yet lives. The "barbarians" who were shipwrecked with him thought he must be a murderer since he was bitten; but then they changed their minds and thought him to be a god since he didn't die. (The snake story is especially interesting since there are no poisonous snakes on Malta, and there is no evidence of their existence in the past.) Numbers 21:8-9. God's cure for snakebite: a brass serpent on a pole.
To save the people from God's snakes, Moses makes a graven image in the form of a snake (breaking the second commandment) and puts it on a pole. Those who look at Moses' magic snake to not die -- even if they were previously bit by God's snakes.
There is or was a cult somewhere (in the US I believe) who mis-apply the ending of the Gospel of Mark, together with the verses mentioned above.
18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. This is clearly a case of a wrong application of a few verses of scripture, since, if this was meant to apply to all who believe the Bible to be divinely inspired, then they would all be doing it, and the snake catchers would not be able to keep up, and the hospitals would be filled with even more snake-bite victims. I understand that this cult has 'died out'. God does not honor such foolishness.
Where can you get sabah snake grass?
Sabah Snake Grass grows naturally only in Malaysia (and possibly in some nearby countries), where it is sometimes sold in markets. If you want to acquire some, it would probably be best to make contact with a (reputable) person from the area and get more information from them.
What is the price of a ford shelby super snake?
You might be lucky enough to a rusty barn find wreck for 75.000-150.000 for one in pretty good condition you'll pay anywhere between 250.000 and 500.000
What country does the emerald tree snake live in?
Emerald tree boas live in the tropical areas of South America, such as near the Amazon River in Brazil.
An acrochordid is a creature of the Acrochordidae family, which comprise primitive aquatic snakes found in Australia and Indonesia.
Can two bull snakes live in the same cage?
Should be at the very least a 4' by 2' by 2' cage. I'd go with something like a 6' by 2' floor space for two adults.
What aids the flying paradise tree snake to climb a tree?
The Scales Upon Its Stomach Are Speacialily Evolved To Help The Snake Curve and Wrap Around Almost Any Tree Type...Some Tree Snakes Are Even Known To Climb Vertically Up Trees...
