Snakes

Snakes like warmth but they also are very private creatures who don't come out in the day much. they sometimes sun themselves, especially rattlers, as i can attest having grown up in California around rattlers my whole life. they generally wait till dusk though and come out to eat small animals that also forage at dusk. many snakes do swim as well and in the summer, when the water is warmer you may see one in the water and they sometimes smell like poo.

In Umbria, Italy, the most venomous snakes are the European adder (Vipera berus) and the nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes). Both species have venom that can be harmful to humans and caution should be taken when encountering them in the wild.

A snake's spine typically runs the length of its body, consisting of numerous vertebrae that provide flexibility for movement and support for the organs. The number of vertebrae can vary depending on the species, with some snakes having over 300 vertebrae in their spine.

The Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius) is considered the second most venomous snake in the United States after the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Its venom is highly potent but the snake is shy and rarely bites humans.

If a human is bit by a venomous snake, the person can die, but only if s/he doesn't get medicine from a hospital. What's interesting about the anti-venom is that it is made of the venom itself!

Snakes do not breathe carbon dioxide; instead, they inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide like most other animals. Snakes use their lungs to exchange gases during respiration.

There are several species of snakes that live in salt water. Some of these include the olive sea snake, the blue-lipped sea krait, as well as the yellow-lipped sea krait.

== == The Adder, or common viper, is the only venomous snake (or indeed reptile) native to the UK. This BBC website has more infomation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/279.shtml

Yes, many species of snakes, such as king snakes and rat snakes, do eat eggs. They may consume bird eggs or reptile eggs depending on their habitat and diet. Snakes have specialized jaws that allow them to swallow eggs whole.

Anywhere from 100- 250 depending on the species ! Take an average Boa constrictor... newly-hatched specimens may shed every six weeks - that's eight times in its first year alone. They live an average of 40 years - so you can 'guestimate' around 200 sheds over its lifetime.

No, snakes cannot produce diamonds by conserving their venom or poison. This is a myth and not scientifically supported. Diamond formation requires specific geological conditions deep within the Earth's mantle, a process that has nothing to do with snake venom or poison.

depends on the what type of snake it is. well most snakes r 3 to 4 feet but king cobras can get to 16 feet

Instead of taste buds, snakes have a set of small openings on the roof of their mouths that have olfactory nerve endings, where a snake can smell-taste a prey animal or another snake or lizard. The ends of the forked tongue fit into grooves of the Jaconbson's Organ which is where the scent particles are processed.

A snake cable, also known as a multicore cable, is a single cable that houses multiple individual cables within it. It is commonly used in audio applications to carry multiple audio signals between different pieces of equipment, reducing cable clutter and simplifying setup.

cobras, black mambas, corn snake, ball python, garden snake, bull snake, rattle snake, tree snake, grass snake, milk snake, fox snake,

Yes, Indigo is very well eaten among the africans for very special celebrations. They are able to use indigo as dye, as well as food. If you type in indigo recipes you will get varieties of well cooked, absolutely delicious dishes.

Animals that eat black racer snakes include birds of prey such as hawks, owls, and eagles, as well as larger snakes like king snakes and indigo snakes. Mammals like foxes, raccoons, and opossums may also prey on black racer snakes.

While lions are known to be carnivorous and primarily feed on large mammals, they are not commonly known to eat snakes. However, in some instances, lions have been observed preying on snakes when given the opportunity.

Copperhead snakes primarily eat small rodents such as mice and voles. They also consume insects, amphibians, and occasionally small birds or other reptiles. They are known to ambush their prey by lying in wait and striking quickly.

Northern Pine Snakes can live up to 20-25 years in captivity when provided with proper care, a suitable habitat, and a well-balanced diet. Regular veterinary check-ups and environmental enrichment can help ensure their longevity.

Desert kingsnakes are non-venomous snakes found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They are known for their distinct black and white banding pattern and are efficient hunters, preying on small mammals, birds, lizards, and insects. These snakes play an important role in controlling rodent populations in their habitats.

They prefer live mice but that is cruel. You can get frozen ones from the pet shop and thaw them out for them. Depending on the size of the snake really. If it is a small snake then they need pinkies which are baby mice, they also eat other snakes if they get the chance!

Yes, snakes do sleep, but they do not have eyelids to close like humans do. Instead, they enter a state of rest where their activity and metabolism slow down. Snakes may rest in hidden places or burrows during their sleeping periods.

The only snakes that have been known to attack a human, without provoction, are The water moccosin and the cobra. The only snakes that have been known to attack a human, without provoction, are the water moccosin and the cobra.