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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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Yes, and they make nests for their eggs.
Most, but not all, reptiles lay eggs.
How long does it take for a cobra snake to become full grown?
Cobras become sexually mature between 12 and 36 months. However, they never stop growing, they merely slow down.
Can a baby king snake eat a lizerd?
i would say yes because there are good eaters so you could probably keep them as a pet to eat stuff so nothing can bother you .but i read that this boy went into the woods and saw a king snake and he said that he was going to put in his shirt and take it to his barn and he would bring it in to play with it and he said he would get a whippen for it so he took it out to his barn to kill stuff like rattle snakes and rats and it said with a king sake no pounises snake would come and king snakes are not venomous
Did snakes have legs when Adam and Eve were made?
No. The story of the snake in the Garden of Eden is a remnant of early animistic beliefs that are still to be found in indigenous beliefs, such as the Australian Dreamtime.
Leon R. Kass (The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis) asks us to think of the snake allegorically and as an external embodiment of certain essentially human, rational capacities. The author used the snake to tell us about ourselves and our own human weaknesses.
Do black garden snakes eat at nigh tor day time?
They eat anytime they find food if they haven't eaten.
How do you save a person bitten by anaconda snake?
It depends what you mean by 'bitten' ! If they have simply been bitten - and the snake has left the area - simple first-aid to the bite area is all that's needed. If you mean a person is being constricted by the snake - your only course of action is to attempt to untangle the snake from the victim. Either way - a trip to hospital should be made at the earliest opportunity.
Where are the pits on a pit viper?
The pits on a pit viper are between the nostril and the eye on each side of the head.
Will a snake bite another snake?
Yes. In fact, some snakes, such as nonvenomous king snakes, will regularly eat other snakes, including venomous ones. Snakes may also bite one another when competing for a mate.
Do snakes lay small round white eggs?
I just found a small round object next to some brush in my back yard. I thought it was a small ball, when I kicked it it broke and I then relized it was a egg. I'm wondering if it could be a snake egg. I have noticed some quail around here. What could it be?
How come snakes are crawling out of my butt?
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... well..... you might have a tape worm
Do deadly or large snakes eat smaller snakes?
yes for eample the king cobras eat smaller snakes for survival or threated
Get rid of cover and hiding areas to keep snakes awayRemoving or reducing the areas that snakes are found forces a snakes to seek a different place to hunt and rest. Some of those areas include -
- Tall grass
- Boards, logs, sheet metal, etc that they can crawl under
- Brush and shrubs
- Wood and rock piles
You also want to take care to eliminate their access to other areas they might find appealing such as under your deck or under your home's foundation. A snake basically has three very simple functions. It hunts, it kills and eats, and it rests. It repeats that cycle throughout the entire course of its life. By taking away the things mentioned above you severely impact the snake's ability to rest which is the most important of all the things it does.Get rid of the source of food a snake depends onThe reason snakes are attracted to your house and the surrounding areas is because there is an abundant food source. If you want to get rid of the snakes the single most effective way is to do so is to get rid of there food source. The less they have to eat the less they will come around your home. Rats, mice, frogs, lizards, and other such critters are a main staple of a snake's diet. Controlling their presence will by proxy help to keep snakes away from your home.Some methods that don't work to keep snakes awayThere are a lot of wives tales out there about ways to keep snakes away. Unfortunately they don't usually work and for the most part you waste your time and money. The exception is that something doing some of these things will reduce the food a snake has and it will cause their numbers to dwindle. Some of the more popular methods that don't work are -
- Roping off the affected area with hemp rope
- Spreading mothballs around the affected area
- Flooding snake dens
- Spreading gas or diesel around
- Commercial products such as "Snake-Away"
- Sulfur powder
The primary problem with these methods of snake control is that they require constant refreshing. The odors (which may or may not keep snakes away) become less and less potent as time goes on. A flooded den quickly dries out and becomes a haven for snakes once again. Not to mention you'll have to live with a yard or house that stinks of sulfur, gas, and mothballs. Personally I'd rather deal with a snake here and there than to have to inhale those toxins 24/7 in order to keep away a few snakesOne final method to get rid of your snake problemA final method of getting rid of snakes around your home is to have someone come and collect them. You'd be surprised how effectively a skilled, and knowledgeable person can be when it comes to collecting snakes and relocating them to another area far removed from your home and yard. Many times you can find a person at a local herpetological club that is willing to remove them at no fee to you.Another method is to take lemon juice (not lemonade) and mix it with a dash of salt, then sprinkle it in problem locations.
Are Northern Brown Snakes illegal to have as pets?
I don't believe so. I own one, and I know several other people that keep them, but I think it may be illegal to SELL them. Somehow them being a little bit rare makes them unsellable, even though that would actually help to increase the population.
What is the purpose of the jacobson's organ?
The Jacobson's organ is one that helps snakes smell and sense their prey. It compares and contrasts odors in the snake's habitat and allows the snake to modify its behavior as necessary.
Not really. They are a small species of snake, and their bite is more of a discomfort than painful - speaking from experience !
Can a small snake be blind How and why?
There are species of snake that are labelled 'blind snakes'. They are also small reptiles, ranging in size from 4 to 40 inches. Their normal diet is termites and ants. See related link for an example.
What baby snake has a white ring around its neck and a yellow underside?
Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus): This species is restricted to moist environments. It occurs in pine or deciduous forests with heavy ground litter. It is a highly secretive species. These snakes grow to lengths of slightly more than 1 foot. The dorsal color is slate gray with a yellow ring around the neck; the belly is yellow to orange with a row of dark spots. Ringneck snakes feed on earthworms, and small salamanders and frogs. They are eaten by many other types of snakes including coral snakes. They don't bite humans.
Why do snakes and frogs dig themselves into the soil?
The dirt acts as a lubricant which seeps into their skin. This allows the males to impregnate the females.
