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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 are a snake's fangs an adaptation?
No, they have teeth for holding their prey so they can suffocate them with constriction.
General information!
Python Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia.
Phylum: Chordata.
Subphylum: Vertebrata.
Class: Reptilia.
Order: Squamata.
Suborder: Serpentes.
Infraorder: Alethinophidia.
Family: Pythonidae.
Genus: Python.
Species: P. molurus
The (Asiatic) Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is a member of the Pythonidae family and has and average length of 15 ft. (4.57 m) to 25 ft. (7.62 m) however, it is possible for some to grow near 30 ft. (9.14 m) with a weight of 300lbs. (136.08 kg.), the largest was measured at 33 ft. (10.05 m), they can be located in Southeast Asia and can be found in the various Tropical Rainforest's which covers over 1.9 million sq. km (1.180,605 sq. mi.), a member of the Boa family the female can have as many as 100 eggs at a time (Average is 60 eggs)and the hatchlings are at least 2 ft. (61 cm) in length, life span of the python is 25 to 30 years. Dietconsists of small mammals and birds, the larger the python the larger the prey which include pigs, dogs, cats and primates, etc., the python ambushes it's prey, holds it with it's teeth and suffocates the victim with constriction rather then crushing it, after swallowing the prey whole digestion takes many days to several weeks depending on the size of the prey.
Does the lindworm dragon have wings?
No.The dragon is called the lindworm dragon.This dragon is like a snake because is slitheres around on the ground like a snake.But the lindworm is still a dragon.
Why is your mandevilla vine not climbing the trellis?
Perhaps this plant is actually a Dipladenia, not a Mandevilla. The former is a basket plant, not a climber.
What snakes are found in Elko County Nevada?
There are a lot of rattle snakes. But others can be found also.
What kind of snake is gray with black spots in Oklahoma?
I believe you are referring to the Grey Rat Snake.
Are rattle snakes are garter snakes more poisonous?
garter snakes are not poisonous at all. The term is actually venomous- and they are not.. Rattlesnakes are QUITE venomous.
Are foxes more closely related to sea stars or to snakes?
Foxes are more closely related to snake than sea stars. Foxes and snakes share similar ancestors and both have vertebra that make up their spines.
Does a rat snake bite with fangs?
No, they will bite but rat snakes are not venomous and they lack the two fangs seen in venomous species, a bite from any rat snake can be rather painful, as the saliva of the snake may contain bacteria causing an infection that must be treated.
Can snakes eat thing that are bigger than them?
Yes, they can disjoint their jaws allowing them to open much wider than the normal diameter of their body and their body is very elastic. If the thing is too long to completely swallow at one time the snake will slowly swallow it over a period of days, digesting the part already swallowed while other parts have not yet been swallowed.
What is the difference between a humans vertebrae and a snakes?
Human beings have a vertebral column of which the snakes do not have.
Where are moccasins sold online?
One can find moccasins for men through the Sports Authority store. The store has both retail stores and an online website that moccasins can be purchased from.
So people say. I'd have to say yes. In Snake's codec for Samus in Super Smash Bros Brawl, he says "Underneath that cold armor beats a heart of a woman" Lol
Where can you see images of snakes that are found in Idaho?
The Idaho Museum of Natural History has a page featuring the different snakes found in Idaho with links to pictures.
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What are the positioning of snakes teeth?
the reason for the snake to have teeth in the front is for venemous purposes because if the snake had teeth on the sides it would be harder to bite but because they are in the front they just have to pretty much open they're mouth and bite so its easier
What wood a bull snake and rattel snake breed look like?
a flat headed, stout nosed snake with a rattle that would be awesome if it was possible to create :)
Some snakes eat crows and crows will also eat a smaller snake.
. No,... Most poisonous snakes do. The colubrids ( no venomous ) snakes mostly lay eggs with an exception to guarder and a couple more species.
