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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
Is slithering the same as walking?
No, means moving on belly like a snake, can reference other creatures but usually used in reference to a snake, worm or something without appendages
Similar food to the food they would get in the wild - except where it's impractical. For example - a Royal Python in the wild - would feed on gerbils, rats and mice - which are all easily obtainable in captivity. However - an adult Reticulated Python in the wild - would eat a large antelope as a single meal. In captivity - it's more practical to feed it on easily obtainable food items - such as large rabbits, or piglets.
Do screened patio enclosures keep out snakes?
Yes, a screened patio will be enclosed on all sides. Thus, the only way a snake will enter is if you open any entrances while entering/exiting. So, be aware of unwanted visitors!
Is this alliteration the slimy snake slithered slowly sideways?
Yes. More specifically, this is an example of consonantal alliteration or consonance.
Will a snake die if its is sprayed with doom?
Yes, D.O.O.M is a very infectious spray. D-Devils O-On O-Owaru M-Mountain. these devils have cocksticks witch are poisonous to snakes and snakes only.
How many years does boa snake live for?
A boa constrictor generally lives anywhere from 20-30 years, though some have lived up to 40. It depends on their environment.
Why do you think some people refer to the serpent as the tempter?
because in the bible the serpent was the devil and tied to tempt adam and eve
Why do male snakes go off food in the winter?
Both male and female snakes will go off of food in the winter during the season when they hibernate.
Where can one find pictures of snakes?
The Britannica Encyclopedia describes the anaconda as "typically dark green with alternating oval black spots." There's no shortage of photos available via Google Images, but see the Related Link for a drawing that clearly shows how you can identify an anaconda.
Where can one purchase Cosco ladders?
The best place to purchase Cosco ladders would be directly from their website. They also offer a list online of resellers. These include ACE Hardware, Costco, and Home Depot.
Is it true a snake chews its food with only 2 teeth?
Nope. The only real reason to chew food is to mix it with digestive juices that flow out of a number of openings in your mouth. The juices are called, 'Saliva', and are important in the digestion of starches.
The snakes' digestion is done completely in the gut, so they simply swallow their food - no chewing.
Is rattlesnake venom a hemotoxin or a neurotoxin?
It depends. Rattlesnakes are one of the most common species of venomous snakes in the Western Hemisphere. There are thirty-two different species and seventy-five subspecies of rattler. All have hemotoxic venom, some have both hemotoxic and neurotoxic venom.
No. A mother viper will abandon her young after giving birth. Snakes can eat prey larger than their heads, but not larger than themselves.
How many babies can snakes haveover 10?
An average 'clutch' would be around 12... but a female can lay just 2 or 3 eggs or as many as 30. It really depends on the individual snake.
