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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
Why have corn snake eggs become sunken?
Need more detail but my first instinct is to say dehydrated ! Sometimes they become sunken towards the end of the gestation period - prior to hatching.
Does dew claws stop a dog from dying of a snake bite?
No. Immediate veterinary attention helps keep a dog from dying of a snake bite.
Shape of eye pupil of non poisonous snakes?
A non-poisonous snake's pupils are generally round, whereas venomous snakes have straight, vertical pupils. These don't apply to all snakes, however. Most of the time, though, the rules do apply.
What patterns most likely reflect differences in the snakes'?
im not exactly sure but i think it is habiat because the snakes need different scale patterns so they can blend in withen their habitat to hide from prey
How rare is an albino corn snake?
They used to be VERY rare - However - more breeders are using selective breeding to produce colour variations on the original 'red blotchy' pattern - creating more albinos.
What type of venom does copperhead snake produce?
Their venom is hemolytic; it destroys the red corpuscles of the blood and releases the hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid. The resultant hemorrhaging destroys the snake's normal prey, mostly small mammals
What is the most poisonous snake in scotland?
The only venomous snake native to the UK is the European Adder (Vipera berus) - however - it's rare for them to be found that far north, as it's too cold !
What is Native American word for snake?
There are MANY Native American languages, not just one. So you need to ask for your translation in a particular Native American language, not just in "Native American."
How long does the black mamba live?
Black mambas have coffin-shaped heads and are lithe, athletic snakes. According to National Geographic, they can grow to be 14 feet long (4.25 meters), though their average length is around 8 feet (2.4 m). These giants can live up to 11 years in the wild. Just two drops of potent black mamba venom can kill a person.
Where do snake mites come from?
i would say they could have came from introducing branches, live plants, or substrate, especially found from outside or from other reptiles that live with your reptile or birds you fed to your reptile.
What is the snake venom that could melt a human flesh?
Golden Lancehead Viper (Bothrops Insularis). It is found only on the island of Ilha Da Queimada Grande (More commonly known as Snake Island) which is illegal to visit unless you have special documentation to perform scientific research.
When snakes are burnt do there leg come out?
Snakes do not have legs. Please do not burn a snake in order to find this out! snakes do have legs they use to walk, until god curse the snake and put them on there belly
What animal eats a boa constrictor?
Jaguars, mountain lions, and harpy eagles prey on boa constrictors.
Can a snake eat by unhinging its lower jawbones?
Yes. This is how most snakes are able to eat prey several times larger than the snake's head.
When you quarantine your snake can you still handle it?
Yes - PROVIDED you disinfect your hands before, and afterwards, to avoid possible cross-contamination with other animals.
What long vowel sound does snake have?
It has a long A vowel sound. The E is silent. The word snake rhymes with cake and take.
