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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 many feet per second does a snake strike?
It depends on the species of the snake but usually between 8-13 feet per second.
What does it mean when you dream about black mamba snakes?
It means you are a member of a secret and elite sorority of female assassins headed by a mysterious figure with a taste for samurai swords and blondes
How long is this adult coral snake?
The average size is around three feet - however - there are always exceptions, and there have been reports of specimens up to five feet in length.
What does it mean to dream and get bitten by little green snakes?
do you mean you woke up and were like GENUINLY bitten by little green snakes....................................:L
Yes they all sleep. Some sleep on a rock with their head above water while others sleep on the bottom of the sea. Like marine mammals they can hold their breath for hours.
No. The viper boa, despite it's name, is not venomous.
yes because it catches its victims with its venomous tail.
Is the python a constrictor snake?
Well it very well depends what kind of python and how old or big it is. Like right now there is a python lose and I'm scared to let my pups out side! Surly a python constricts hard enough to kill you.
What meaning does snake eyes have?
In the context of rolling two six sided dice:
snake eyes refers to rolling 1 on each die.
Where in a basement would a ringneck snake lay eggs?
In a moist, possibly dark place that is mostly out of sight. The area would be warm and it would be easy to defend the area (as the snake) if necessary.
you should always have a fresh source of water at least 1 hiding spot, a heat source, and a object such as a rock or limb for shedding you could buy at a pet store.
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)
Does snakes have a slimy skin?
Thata is common misconception. Snakes skin is actually dry and scaly. Their skin in not slimy
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.
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 !
Are contrictor snakes poisonous?
No snake is poisonous and constrictors are generally not venomous as they kill their prey by constriction rather than venom.
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
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.
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.
