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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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Somethings that snakes eat are small animal, birds other snakes, etc..
What happens if you get bit by a copperhead snake?
Copperhead snakes are poisonous, Here is what to do...
1. Place a tourniquet between the bite and the heart. Loosen it every 15 minutes.
2. Get victim to doctor immediately for an antivenin shot.
3. If you are in an isolated area where no doctor is available, give the shot to yourself.
Keep the victim as still as possible.
Moving around spreads the poison through the body faster Have the victim lie down quietly.
Do NOT give stimulants (Coffee, whiskey, any alcoholic drink.) They also spread the poison faster.
Get medical help as quickly as you can.
If there is no phone to call for help, carry the victim to the nearest phone or doctor.
Can throwing a dead snake over a tree bring rain?
No no no! God brings about rain, not a dead snake.
LOL rain is a natural process that has nothing to do with gods or snakes!
Are there snakes in churchill Manitoba?
Yes. Five species of snake are found in Manitoba. The most common is the red sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis). The plains hognose snake, Northern red belly, Plains Garter snake and Smooth green snake. Of the five the hognose is a species at risk.
Is it true that a 15 ft Rattlesnake was caught in Arizona?
No, rattlesnakes do not get that big, record length is 10 ft. They average around 3 or 4 ft.
How tall should boots be to avoid snake bites?
Snake boots usually go to the knees or higher, snakes can strike quite high up.
Where does the superstition about rattlesnake skin come from?
Superstitions about snakes can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest pieces of literature known. Written 3200 BC
Snake lays still with mouth open?
If the snake in question is a hognose snake, this behavior is not unusual and means that he has been frightened in some way and is playing dead. Otherwise this is strange behavior and you should consider consulting a vet.
What type of tanning oil do you put on a snake skin?
Most folks buy a kit called Rittels or some other form of snake tanning solutions. Mostly its half glycerin and half dentured alcohol. Neats foot oil is also a good way to go to. I've also seen a skin soaked in antifreeze that looks and feels great. It can't be used to make a belt or hatband, but it works if you want to hang the skin.
What snake species has a white ring around its neck and is found under rocks?
The White-Ringed Rock Snake
What tank would suite an adult corn snake?
A wooden enclosure - with glass doors at the front (Held securely shut by a cabinet lock). It should measure at least 72 inches long, 24 inches deep and 36 inches high.
How does snake poison travel through the blood in humans?
As the fangs of the serpent gets into the tissue of the human, an amount of poison is injected. Some gets into the blood stream by veins ruptured with the perforation of the fangs to the tissue. From there it travels to the rest of the body along with the blood.
Some poisons also affect intramuscularily.
If you get bitten by a King Snake then they are not poison?
If you get bitten by a King Snake, don't panic. Rub alcohol on it. It might burn after a while because the King Snake's saliva will start breaking down your skin. That's why you would want to wash it off asap. It wont kill you. They have no venom.
Are brown tree snakes endangered?
No. They are invasive species that has destroyed the bird population on Guam, and are a pest.
