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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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What is Mokshapat?

Mokshapat is a traditional Indian board game that is similar to the Western game of Snakes and Ladders. The game is played by moving counters along a snake-like path composed of squares, with certain squares leading to a higher position (ladder) and others causing a drop to a lower position (snake). The goal of the game is to reach the highest square, symbolizing liberation or enlightenment.

What are the different poisonous snakes?

Brown water, Viper, annaconda, Scarlet.

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(If bitten and venom is injected)

The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, some consider the Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) an/or the Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) to be the most toxic, however, with recent and more accurate (LD-5-) studies as of 2010 prove the Belcheri has a 100 times more toxic venom then the two above or any other snake on earth.

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.

Excluding the Belcher's Sea Snake the next most venomous snakes on earth according to their venom rating(LD-50) are:

2- Inland Tiapan (Oxyuranus Microlepidotus).

3- Common Indian Krait (Bungarus Caeruleus).

4- Philippine Cobra (Naja Philippinensis).

5- King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hanna).

6- Russell's Viper (Vipera Russellii).

7- Black Mamba (Dendroaspis Polylepis).

8- Yellow Jawed Tommygoff (Bothrops Asper).

9- Multibanded krait (Bungarus Multicinctus).

10- Tiger Snake (Notechis Scutatus).

11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).

Other deadly snakes (by toxicity or injected dosage) :

Australian Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

Common Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)

Saw Scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)

Death Adder (Acanthopis antarcticus)

Can you fit in a viper?

Vipers are venomous snakes and should be handled with caution by professionals. It is not safe or advisable to attempt to fit a viper anywhere, as this could lead to injury or harm to both the individual and the snake. It's best to appreciate vipers from a safe distance in their natural habitats.

What do bushmaster snakes eat?

Bushmaster snakes are carnivores and mainly feed on small mammals such as rodents and birds. They are known to be ambush predators, striking their prey with venomous fangs and then swallowing them whole. These snakes have a potent venom that aids in immobilizing their prey.

Why don't snakes have armpits?

Snakes don't have armpits because their bodies are slender and adapted for crawling in a unique way, with scales that cover most of their body. Armpits, as seen in mammals, are not necessary for the movement and anatomy of snakes.

Is it true that there aren't snakes in Ireland?

no, it is not true.

But we have this GOLDEN LEGEND in Our Catholic Church!

Why Ireland Has No SnakesLegend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland. Sometime back in the fifth century he stood on a hill, the story goes, and used a staff to herd the slithering creatures into the sea, banishing them for eternity. It's true, aside from zoos and pets, there are no snakes on the emerald isle. In fact, there never were any snakes in Ireland.

What is a good name for a snake?

* Slither * Scales * Basilisk * Cleopatra * Dragon (Or Draco which means dragon in latin) * Medusa * Kraken * Ember * Presila

How many eggs can an inland taipan lay?

Inland taipans are egg-laying snakes, and they typically lay a clutch of 6-20 eggs in a single reproductive cycle. The number of eggs laid can vary based on factors like age, health, and environmental conditions.

How fast can a snake swim?

It depends on which snakes your referring to, cobras, pythons, boa constrictors, rattlesnakes, and vipers all move at a rate of 3-7 mph. But the Black Mamba can move at 20 kmph or 8 mph, which in the snake world is super fast.

Do snakes seek revenge when another snake died?

Yes. There are snakes that naturally eat other snakes. Examples are King Snakes of the Americas which often make a meal of rattle snakes, and also the King Cobra is known to eat other snakes including large pythons. Those are just two examples, there are others as well.

Which snake will roll over and fake a gruesome death to confuse its attacker?

Eastern hognose snake. When threatened, they flatten the head and neck, then strike with a loud hiss, but rarely bite. If their bluff fails, they roll over, writhing, and then act dead, with mouth open and tongue lolling.

Is snake skull made of bone or cartilage?

A snake's skull is made up of bones, just like in other vertebrates. The skull of a snake is highly specialized and adapted for their unique feeding habits, with flexible joints that allow them to swallow prey much larger than their own head.

Do snakes have sharp teeth?

No not all snakes have fangs. Only snakes with Venom have the fangs, they use these to inject the venom. Snakes which kill their prey by constriction (squeezing) do not have fangs, they have rows of tiny teeth to grip there food as they swallow there prey.

What are the Names of famous snakes in books or cartoons?

1. Kaa from "The Jungle Book."

2. Sir Hiss from the animated "Robin Hood" movie.

3. Viper from "Kung Fu Panda"

4. Heston from "Ella Enchanted".

5. Nagaina and Nag were the husband and wife cobras from "Rikki Tikki Tavi".

5. Jaffar from "Aladdin" (he becomes a large cobra during final battle)

6. Ekans, Arbok, Seviper from "Pokemon".

7. Nagini from "Harry Potter".

8. Asmodeus from "Redwall"

How do snakes keep warm in the desert?

They are cold-blooded animals, so when they go into a shade, their body tmeperatures turn that shade's temperature. We humans are warm-blooded, so even in a shade our inside body temperature does not change.

How big can a ribbon snake get?

It depends on what kind of snake you're talking about! Snakes can be many different sizes. The smallest snake in the world is only about the size of a worm. The largest species of snake is disputed, with the Anaconda holding an official record as the heaviest and the Burmese Python as the longest. In 2004 a python was found in India that was 49 feet long and weighed 990 pounds. I believe this latest is currently the record-holder for the world's largest snake.

Sonoran Desert Facts?

1. The Sonoran Desert is a big place - over 100,000 square miles! Much of the Sonoran Desert lies in Mexico, partly in the state of Sonora, where the desert gets its name. The rest of the Sonoran desert lies in the states of Baja California Norte and Baja California Sur in Mexico and Arizona and California in the U.S.

2. The Sonoran Desert is the hottest and most biodiverse of the North American deserts.

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Name of a baby snake?

Snakes are born fully developed and ready to survive on their own. Newly hatched snakes could be called "hatchlings" or "neonates." Otherwise, the offspring are simply called "snakes." Older ones that aren't adults yet can be called juveniles.

What did Hercules do when there were snakes in his crib?

Strangled them. He was very violent throughout his life. Too bad they didn't have stress balls!

What kind of snake is a snake with a black top and a white underbelly and is it poisonous found in south Africa?

could be a black rat snake. those are not poisonous. they are almost harmless. (other person) It could be a water mocasin. Those are highly poisonous to people. They are also called cottonmouths.

What are four ways snakes can move?

sidewinding

concertina

serpentine

rectilinear

What does a water snake look like?

snakes have different features but all snakes look like about 80 to 120 centimetres long and covered in overlapping scales. Snakes usually have different colours from green, brown, black to silvery. Some snakes also have fangs which they use to put poison to their prey.

Natural snake repellent?

There are several natural things which you can use as spider repellant. Many involve using essential oils which you would mix with water and place in a spray bottle. Some of the oils which spiders find repellant are eucalyptus, peppermint, lemon, and tea tree.

Do snakes see everything in black and white?

No, snakes do not see everything in black and white. They can see some colors, but their vision is limited compared to humans. Snakes have specialized eyes that can perceive heat in addition to visual input.

What is the span of a kingsnake?

Are you referring to lifespan or adult length? Lifespan- Anywhere from 15-22 years Length- 3-5 feet, though few reach 5