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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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It's like asking "Do all humans sit down cross-legged?" - It depends on the circumstances and the mood of the snake in question. It's not specific to species.
Basically, yes - when they feel like it.
The question what is the biggest snake can be confusing, the biggest as far as girth (largest being measured at 44 inches or 1,1176 m) is the Green Anaconda, on average anacondas are more then 20 ft long many reaching lengths of 29ft or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs, in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33ft but even this python can't match the total mass of the anaconda.
Anacondas are members of the Boidae family of reptiles and spend most of their time in rivers and swamps of the Amazon in South America, female anacondas are generally larger then the males and bear their young live and are called "Neonates", the number of young varies, some have produced 100 babies, but the average is between 20 to 40 babies. Dietconsist of (depending on the size of the anaconda, the larger the snake the larger the prey) large/small rodents like capybaras, also pigs, caiman, jaguars, deer, dogs, birds even fish and is acquired by ambushing and constricting it's prey (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 30 year life span and the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
When you get snake bite piercings can you get numbed?
No, piercing studios cant use injection numbing agents. Topical may work but not deep enough to make it worth it, they also tend to distort the tissue making aligning the piercings difficult.
How many babies do anacondas have?
Anacondas bear their young live and are called "Neonates", the number of young varies, some have produced 100 babies, but the average is between 20 to 40 babies which are about 24 inches (0.6 m) long.
General information!
Anacondas Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Boidae
Subfamily: Boinae
Genus: Eunectes
The question what is the biggest snake can be confusing, the biggest as far as girth (largest being measured at 44 inches or 1,1176 m) is the Green Anaconda, on average anacondas are more then 20 ft (6.09 m) long with and average weight of 300+ pounds (136.08+ kg) many reaching lengths of 29ft ( 8.83 m) or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs ( 249.48 kg), in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33 ft ( 10.05 m) but even this python can't match the total mass of the anaconda.
Anacondas are members of the Boidae family of reptiles and spend most of their time in rivers and swamps of the Amazon Rainforest in South America which makes them excellent swimmers and are capable of holding their breath for around 15 minutes, female anacondas are generally 3 to 4 times larger then the males and bear their young live and are called "Neonates", the number of young varies, some have produced 100 babies, but the average is between 20 to 40 babies which are about 24 inches (0.6 m) long. Diet consist of (depending on the size of the anaconda, the larger the snake the larger the prey) large/small rodents like capybaras, also pigs, caiman, jaguars, deer, dogs, birds even fish and is acquired by ambushing with a quick strike, 100 rear-facing sharp teeth hold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 10 to 12 year year life span in the wild, in captivity some have reached 20 + years, the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
An anaconda will can die of natural causes in the wild or by being eaten by another predator. The large snakes can also be killed by human hunters.
So slithery he can kill you with one look. Oh wait that was a bad Harry potter joke. Ha ha ;..(
Why do black snakes the firework grow the way they do?
A black snake is an example of outdoor firework.
Sodium bicarbonate is producing carbon dioxide gas,
and sugar will form carbon containing ashes.
They are the commonly used chemicals in this kind of firework.
Also a 'nitrated mixture of linseed oil' and naphthalene's are reported as possible constituents
From the traditional "Pharaoh's serpent" its operation depends upon mercury thiocyanate, which is no longer used because of its toxicity.
Can vennominaga the deity of poisonous snakes be selected as an attack target?
Yes. She can't be the target of effects, but that doesn't mean attacks can't be declared against her.
Are the snake of eden triplets gay?
The story of the serpent in the Garden of Eden does not mention the serpent being triplets, and it does not address the sexual orientation of the serpent. It has been traditionally interpreted as a symbol of temptation and deceit.
How do catch the red eyed snake?
I'm assuming you mean poptropica , if you don't too bad! Anyway, you can either hold the mouse on one hole until it goes there or, to cheat hold the right click so it freezes and then double click on the snake!
Who invented snake and ladder game?
The game snake and ladder was created in India by the 13th century poet, Sant Gyandev. It was originally called MOKSHAPAT
How many times is snake mentioned in the Bible?
"Snake" is mentioned 24 times in the New International Version of the Bible.
"Snake" is not mentioned in the King James Version of the Bible. However, "serpent" is mentioned 36 times in the King James Version of the Bible.
What badge did Naked Snake get in MGS3?
Naked Snake is presented with a Distinguished Service Cross by President Lyndon B. Johnson as well as the title of Big Boss in the conclusion to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Do garter snakes live in France?
Not naturally - They are a North american species. However - like many reptile species - there are likely to be a few in captivity.
What are the different types of toxins and which snakes possess the specific toxins?
Types of BIOTOXINS (more relevant than toxins because they refer specifically to biologically produced toxins, such as snake venom)
1. Neurotoxin (damages nervous system) Found in Elapid snakes
2.Hemotoxin (damage red blood cells) Common in Pit vipers (i.e rattlesnakes)
3. Cytotoxin (causes cellular damage)
4. Necrotoxins (cause necrosis (kill cells)) Puff adder - an African snake (Bitis arietans)
If you want more info just check this page out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxins
Remember: focus on Biotoxins, there are millions of toxins, environmental, biological, synthetic, and theoretical that are completely irrelevant to snakes (as far as is commonly known so far)
Who wrote the song the snake charmer?
The Snake Charmer - Music by Teddy Powell A.S.C.A.P Lyric by Leonard Whitcup
Edward B. Marks Music Corporation - RCA Building - Radio City - NY
Copyright MCMXXXVII British Copyright Secured
English Theatre and Music Hall rights strictly reserved
When performing this composition kindly give all program credits to " Marks Music Corp"
This above information was taken directly from a piece of original sheet music found in my mother's music files.
What do ostriches Komodo Dragons anaconda and pythons and Japanese giant salamanders have in common?
just tell the answer.... omg
What are the characteristics of a yellow anaconda?
The yellow anaconda is yellow and has black spots. It is much smaller than the green anaconda.
