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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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Are blue runner snakes venomous?

No, blue runner snakes (more commonly called blue racer snakes) are non venomous although they can be quite aggressive at times.

How do prairie rattlesnakes get their food?

rattle snakes will stawk there pray until the right molment.once it finds its pray it starts to follow it and stawk it until the right molment and BAW........ it fights it and eat it

Which are the snakes which grow 11m long found in America?

Without a better description, it's hard to be species-specific. However - there are relatively few snakes that get to that size. The only one that comes close - is the Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus)

It's natural habitat is South-east Asia, and specimens normally only grow to around 10-20 feet - although it's possible for them to grow to over 28 feet. Any specimens found wild in America have been imported - then discarded by owners when they outgrew their novelty value !

What is the rhyme for the coloured bands on a snake which tell you whether it's venomous or fake?

The rhyme for telling milk and coral snakes apart is; Red on yellow, kill a fellow Red on black, your all right Jack

Do anaconda have predators?

Due to their sheer size and strength, adult Anaconda's have no natural enemies. No other animal in the rainforests is large enough to kill a full grown Anaconda. A Jaguar or a large Caiman may kill a small or adolescent Anaconda but an adult is ruled out as prey even for these predators. On the other hand, Anaconda's are known to kill even large Caiman's and Jaguars when they feel threatened.

When identifying a corral snake what is the key phrase to remember?

If you're referring to the order of the coloured bands... 'Red touches Yellow - kill a fellow. Red touches black - venom lack'

What types of organisms do snakes eat?

snakes generally eat small mammals depending on the snake the mammal could get larger and small new born snakes have been known to eat things like grasshoppers.

What is a snakes differencs learned and inherited trait?

inherited traits what you know and learned behaviors are what you leArn.....

ex. Walking, running, writing, readin

What cultures used snakes in art?

Snakes are most common in mesoamerican cultural art, though they are a staple of almost all ancient cultural arts.

How do hog nose snakes kill their prey?

Hog nose snakes overcome their prey and swallow the prey item whole. They usually feed on frogs and toads. They are neither venomous nor constrictors.

What do you feed a baby Garden snake over night?

if you can not provide mice, you can feed it about three small worms twice weekly. how much it will eat depends on the temperature it is stored in.

How do you snakes prepare themselves to eat humans?

A snake's primary instinct, of course, is to attack sensing movement, smell, and warmth, but generally, snakes will NOT consider a human being as prey. It has been said that the human collar bones prevent snakes from actually being able to successfully swallow a human. For the most part, when a snake strikes at you, its intentions is not to eat you but just as a self defense mechanism or a warning for you to leave it alone.

How Much Do Snake Bites Hurt?

if you do them the right way with the proper tools and get them dont professionally they dont hurt any worse than piercing your ears...

How does a snakes spine grow?

Each vertebrate expands with age - just like ours does.

What is another name for leimadophis epinephelus?

You are looking for Liophis. It is the only known predator of the world's most poisonous frog, the golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis). This snake is resistant to the poison but not immune, but if a human touches it, it is said to be lethal.

Do California king snakes swim in water?

Certainly yes. All the snakes can swim even if they are non-aquatic.Since to show defensive approach,to dart after the prey items and to swim fluently are few of their inherited quality gained right from their ancestors,which an individual can perform right from the start,even as soon as emerging from the egg.

Can bushmaster snake survive in captivity?

Theoretically yes - provided the keeper can provide a habitat to mimic its natural environment. HOWEVER - they are a highly-venomous species - and should NEVER be kept by a novice ! Most venomous snakes bite once then leave the victim to succumb to the toxins. Bushmasters deliver multiple bites - all injecting venom ! Even the bite of a juvenile specimen can be fatal to humans.

Do iguanas eat snakes?

Many snakes are lizard-eaters and a hungry snake would also eat an iguana.