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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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How far was Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon jump?
It was supposed to be 3/4 of a mile, however he crashed right after he started the jump when winds blew him back into the rock wall.
As snake venom is a complex mixture of enzymes made up of proteins,it has got nothing to do with dna.But as venom itself is secreted from modified salivary gland it may get contaminated with sherddings of endothelial lining which could contain DNA materials.
What is a snakes tongue used for?
The snake uses its tongue as part of its system of perception. It's called the vomeronasal system because of its close proximity to the nasal system and the vomer bone at the front of the skull. The vomeronasal system is a sensory organ and it's made up of two small openings in the roof of the mouth.
Is the most poisonous snake small?
The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, It has a paddle-like tail, breathes air and can hold it's breath up to 8 hours, it's size ranges from 1-1/2 ft (0.5m) to 3 ft (1 m), a few milligrams of venom can kill over a thousand people.
It's habitat has a wide range in the South Pacific.
How is a frogs DNA different from a snakes DNA?
I am not going to get into too much DNA stuff but I can give a simple explanation. Frogs are amphibians and snakes are reptiles. That is part of their DNA I guess.
What would you do if there were snakes on the plane you were on while you were on vacation?
I would jump out of the plane with a parachute or pull out my pocket knife and kill them, or i would take over the plane and land the plane the and RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How big can a garder snake get?
A large garter snake may reach the lenght of 1 m (about 3 ft.) and a diameter of 2.5 cm (about 1 in.).
Why is the rattlesnake camouflaged and how does the rattle on its tail aid its survival?
The markings on its scales helps it 'blend in' to the background - making it hard to see by possible predators. The rattle on its tail servers as a warning to predators that the snake is able to defend itself if attacked.
What do you do when you roll a 6 in snakes and ladders?
You move six then have another go, then if you roll a six again have another go and so on...
What are the poison snakes found in Canada?
King cobra, rattle snake, anaconda, and cobra. these are soft though so dont worry about it.
What is the difference between owls and snakes?
Well - the obvious answer is - snakes are reptiles and owls are birds ! Additionally, snakes have scales and owls have feathers !
Is a Aconcagua a type of South African snake?
No. It can refer to a kind of moth, or a mountain in Argentina. This term may be confused with Anaconda, which is a variety of snake found in South America that is a member of the boa family.
Anacondas and other boas are sometimes confused with pythons, which can be found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What is that tattoo on Draco's arm I know its a snake but why is it there and how did he get it?
That Tattoo on his arm is a death-eater mark the tattoo means he's working for voldemort He got it when voldemort employed him
yes sand snakes are poisonous i checked at 4 different pet sores and one snake expert and the all said yes
Are cottonmouth water moccasins venomous at Sugar River in Wisconsin?
Water moccasins are a type of venomous snake that is also known as cotton mouths for their white mouths. The scientific name for this type of viper is Agkistrodon piscivorus. They are very common in the southeastern US. They can be confused with the Northern Water snake, which is harmless. Check for the angled shape of the head and a dark tail to tell if it is a water moccasin.
