Snakes

The dead kind. Sorry to tell you this but the way snakes kill their live pray is by striking at the head, holding on and consricting the body of the prey by squeezing them to where they cannot breathe. However, you can get a snake, such as a corn snake, that is easy to socialize and that you can get used to being handled that will not bite or squeeze when the handler is relaxed and slow. Snakes see heat they bite either because they're scared or because they are hungry.

The Largest snake ever recorded is a 49-foot, 900 pound reticulated python that is currently in captivity in Java, Indonesia.

This, along with most records of outsized snakes, is a complete hoax. Although this specimen is large, it is closer to 24 feet. A reward of one million dollars by the Smithsonian Museum for a snake over 30 feet long has never been claimed, and has been offered since the 60's.

Predators of snakes include birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, mammals like mongooses and foxes, and other snakes. Additionally, some larger reptiles, such as monitor lizards, may also prey on snakes.

Sidewinder snakes primarily feed on small mammals such as rodents, lizards, and birds. They are ambush predators, lying in wait for their prey and striking quickly to catch them.

Yes, foxes are known to eat snakes as part of their diet. They have a diverse diet that includes small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and sometimes snakes. Foxes are opportunistic feeders and will consume snakes if the opportunity arises.

Legend has it that Cleopatra's death was caused by an asp bite. It is believed that she committed suicide by placing the snake, most likely an Egyptian cobra, to her chest. However, historical accounts vary and the exact snake species remains uncertain.

Snakes are cold-blooded, also known as ectothermic, which means they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. They cannot generate heat internally like warm-blooded animals.

Birds of Prey, other snakes.

Explain to her that they are merely misunderstood creatures that endure a reputation they don't deserve. A corn snake or ball python are great beginner snakes. A reticulated python is slightly different! Get her to research snake with you to educate her further on the subject.

I currently have a corn snake and it is a very very calm and dosile pet. The way I convinced my parents is I researched snakes for about three months. The way I started was I started learning more about snakes, then I decided that a corn snake was the right snake for me so I learned absolutly everything I possibly could about them. I did many things to try and move opioins into my perspective such as making a pros and cons list, making a contract promising I would take care of it as well as a PowerPoint slide show. Much of my research was done with my mom present so she could see all the info. If you mom has a truly severe snakephobia. Don't bother trying because all your doing is making her uncomftorble and it's not like this snake is living for two years. No, more like twenty-five. Another great begginer snake is a Rat snake, belongs to the same family as the corn snake.

It's a very difficult question to answer.since we know both the methods used by snakes to devour their preys are highly efficient methods set by evolution towords their survival. Now, whether we will be killed first by snake venom is depended on so many factors.like a certain minimum lethal dose of venom is required for we human to carry all systemic symptoms and die atlast.Then the venom dose to produce death varies from person to person.Since the same quantitity of poison could kill a baby human quite rapidly owing to its smaller body surface area to be acted by poison.Then think of a person who might be immuned to snake venom a little by virtue of his genetic make up in such case the minimum dose to produce death increases.Consider the offending agent (The snake itself).Whether at the time of the bite the snake has delivered sufficient poison to kill ?Most of the time the snake bites without a killer instinct.(A bite without venom).Then comes the time of contact of fang & skin.With brain reflexes on no person is going to allow simply the snake to come and bite of its own.So the contact time might be less,the person might flew for mere fear, enough to avoid ingesting a killing dose.Then comes the place of bite.A sufficient dose of venom poured directly in a blood vessel would produce death instantly by fibrillating the heart. On the other hand that much dose deposited elsewhere at a dull site like the skin of the toe,the ball of the elbow. (where the blood circulation is dull).a person might altogather escape death due to poor absorbance of venom from the spot.Thus there lie so many factors to produce death from snakebite.But how first ?So does the death produce by constriction by powerful non-poisonous snakes like the Boas,the pythons.Anacondas, built up of single muscle.The objective is to stranglehold the prey and kill rapidly by want of air (Asphyxia).But how first ?

Snakes like sidewinders often sleep, including hibernation, in communities. There is safety in numbers and they share body heat on the cold desert nights.

Over 600 species are known to be venomous-about a quarter of all snake species.

No one knows exactly how many types of snakes there are in Africa, but it is known that many of these types are highly venomous. This includes the black mamba, puff adder, and Gaboon viper.

The saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is responsible for causing the most human deaths due to snake bites worldwide. This snake is found in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.

Although there are several species of non-venemous snakes that hibernate during Maine's long, cold winter months, the garter snake actually benefits from this act. According the the Web site of Gartersnake.info, "Hibernation in reptiles is called brumation." Basically, the reptile is not living off fat reserves like mammals do. Instead the reptile's metabolism slows down so much that it uses very little energy during the winter. It is somewhat awake and active, but due to the cold and its slowed metabolism, it does not lose any substantial amount of weight during the winter.

Rabbits do not typically attract snakes because they are not a natural food source for most snake species. Snakes are more likely to be attracted to areas with abundant prey such as rodents, birds, and insects. However, snakes may still pose a threat to pet rabbits in outdoor enclosures, so it's important to take precautions to keep both animals safe.

a boyaconstrictor can suffocate its prey sorry if i didn't spell it right!! =) lol

The green pit viper, also known as Trimeresurus albolabris, is a venomous snake found in Southeast Asia. It is named for its striking green coloration and triangular head. It primarily feeds on small mammals, birds, and lizards.

None, there are no poisonous snakes. There are venomous snakes but not poisonous. The difference is the poison is usually on the skin of an animal like a frog, and you touch the poison and then get hurt. Venom is emitted by fangs or spikes into your skin or a body part and injected into you. There are no poisonous snakes.

There are the constrictors, which include the boa family and the python family. The venemous snakes such as cobras and rattle snakes. The non venomous snakes like garter snakes, king snakes, and the rat snake.

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.