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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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Yes, crocodiles are known to eat snakes as part of their diet. Depending on the size and species of the crocodile, they may consume snakes along with other animals such as fish, birds, and mammals. Crocodiles have a diverse diet that varies based on their habitat and capabilities.
Worm snakes primarily feed on earthworms, but they may also consume other small invertebrates such as insects, slugs, and snails. They use their specialized teeth to grasp and swallow their prey whole.
How do snakes sleep without eyelids?
Snakes have a transparent scale over their eye called a spectacle, which helps protect their eyes and keep them moist. They can still sleep even though they don't have eyelids because their eyes are protected by these scales.
Why don't snakes have eyelids?
There is a hypothesis as to why snakes do not have eyelids. Zoologists and scientists claim that the snakes evolved a transparent eyelid because it protects their eyes while they are burrowing. They would imply that snakes originally evolved on land and as burrowers.
Where does the most deadly snake come from?
Their are several types of snake venom..some attack the nervous system..some attack the muscles..some attack the respiratory....some attack blood cells.......venom comes from venom sacs that are located above the fangs which acts as a siringe.....because fangs arent solid they are actually hollow......hope I helped
What Species of snake that is capable of retracting its poisonous fangs?
The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a species of snake capable of retracting its long, hinged fangs. These retractable fangs make it easier for the snake to handle its large prey and inject venom with precision.
What countries have poisonous snakes?
The United States, Australia, Africa,
Kiwishoepolish wrote:
Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but that given answer is false, but I think the original question meant What countries have venomous snakes?" Since poisonous means that you'd have to ingest the it, venomous is when it has the ability to inject it into the target. Venomous snakes can be found almost everywhere in the world. Canada, the United State, Mexico, and all over South America, and on the other side of the globe, ranging from Europe the Russia, and down to Africa and Indonesia . As well as Australia, and unfortunately I can not find a valid source for, but there is statements of a species of Adders that live in Antarctica.
Which is the snake that builds its own nest?
The King Cobra is the only snake that builds its own nest as well guards the nest too.
yes they do i know this because i grew up on a mountain and snake catching was the main entertainment
Where is the poison located in the snake which part of the snake is eatable?
Snakes are actually venomous not poisonous. Poison affects you if you drink it. Venom has to go through your bloodstream. You could drink a vial of venom and have very little affects however it is not advised.
Usually the venom in snakes is located in glands located in the head at the just behind the hinge of the jaws....thus leaving the body from the head back edible. Venom glands are usually in the head of the snake around the hinge of the jaw giving the head a triangular shape.....leaving the rest of the body if prepared properly for yum yum
Do California king snakes swim?
Yes, California king snakes are known to be good swimmers. They are able to navigate through water bodies such as streams and ponds by using their muscular bodies to propel themselves. Swimming can be a form of escape or a way to hunt for food for these snakes.
lots of people believe snakes see infared, which for a group of pits vipers such as rattle snakes, or copperheads, or even some boas and pythons this is true. they have pits between there nose and eyes that allow them to see infared. looking at a picture of a rattle snake you can easly point them out. this makes them excellent hunters at night. scientists still arnt sure if they compine it with the visual image from their eyes or if they just feel the heat.
so snakes that have no pits use sight and smell, while snakes with pits use sight smell and infared, to be 100 percent accurate with every strike.
What is the longest poisionous snake?
the longest poisionous snake is the cobra the snake with most poision is the fierce snake
King cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world. Its scientific name is Ophiophagus hannah.
Do female snakes keep the eggs in their body and then hatch out the babies?
No, female snakes lay eggs and do not keep them in their bodies to hatch. They lay their eggs in a suitable location where they will be incubated until they hatch. Some snake species give birth to live young, bypassing the egg stage.
== == They are actually quite docile snakes although they carry a very potent venom.
All fifty or so species of sea snakes are venomous. They have short hollow fangs near the front of the upper jaw. The venom is composed of powerful neurotoxins and sometimes myotoxins with a fatal dose being about 1.5 milligrams.
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When handling snakes, look at it carefully. You must know the breed, temperament and such. Anyway, so it really just depends on the snake. Some may be gentle and couldn't harm a fly but others may even need a snake hook or a clampstick. Here are some tips that I copied from this website: http://www.petplace.com/reptiles/how-to-handle-a-snake/page1.aspx: Check it out for some other information I might not have covered! * Be sure the snake is aware that you are present. Don't surprise it.
* Handle the snake when it is awake, but during the time of day that it is most lethargic.
* Always move slowly, and, if possible, approach from the side rather than from above.
* If the snake recoils into a striking "S," stop temporarily or use a hook or clampstick.
* Use gloves when handling non-venomous snakes that are persistently "snappy."
* If it is necessary to handle a snake that has eaten recently or is preparing to shed its skin, do so very gently, supporting the snake as fully as possible.
* Never pin a snake or lift it by its neck. The cervical vertebrae are delicate and, if damaged, the snake is apt to be permanently disabled.
* When lifting a large or heavy bodied snake, slide your hand or a hook under its body about a third of the way back, begin lifting it, then support it appropriately just posterior to mid-body. Slender snakes are not quite as badly in need of posterior support, but it sure can't hurt.
Sea snakes swim by moving their bodies in a wave-like motion, similar to an eel. They use their flattened tails to propel themselves through the water, making them strong swimmers. Their unique physiology and shape allow them to navigate the ocean with ease.
Snakes can slither at various speeds, ranging from slow and cautious movements to more rapid bursts of movement. On average, a snake may slither at a speed of 1-2 miles per hour, but this can vary depending on the species and terrain.
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How do snakes subdue their prey?
Snakes use a combination of venom injected through their fangs and constriction to subdue their prey. The venom immobilizes or kills the prey, while constriction squeezes it, making it difficult to breathe and further incapacitating it. This dual method helps the snake secure and consume its meal.
What is the world's most venomous land snake?
The Inland Taipan, also known as the Fierce Snake, has the most toxic venom of all the world's land snakes. The maximum survival time recorded after a Taipan's bite is not more than one hour.
The Taipan has three major sub-species: the Western or Inland Taipan ( Oxyuranus Microlepidotus ) or ( Fierce Snake ) , Papuan Taipan ( Oxyuranus s. canni ) and Common or Coastal Taipan ( Oxyuranus Scutellatus ). The Inland Taipan is much more toxic than Oxyuranus Scutellatus and Oxyuranus S. Canni. The maximum yield recorded (from a single bite of Inland Taipan) is 110mg. Just a few mg of Inland Taipan's venom is enough to kill over 100 people or 250,000 mice. Australia's Western or Inland Taipan or Fierce Snake is the world's most toxic venomous snake. (Ranked No.1)
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Is there any fish that has a human head?
Technically, no fish have the teeth of a human O.o that is why ther call humann fish but sesorusly no fish have teeth like humans since we have teeth for eat plants and animals and i dont think there are any onnavoir fish and to top it all no animals have teeth like our since we delvoped are teeth became weak like we need to brush them now or they will fall out every other animal is born with teeth to last how they should have have basicly unevolved in ways that like
Solid Snake is Big Boss's clone. Big Boss's DNA was takenfor the Les Enfentas Terribles project run by the ruling governments of the age. Liquid and Solid were made first, and Liquid was the perfect of the two. but Solid Snake retained the most replicated DNA from Big Boss, thus making him the better of the two. So Solid Snake is a man who was supposed to have been the exact clone of Big Boss, but has been twisted and turned by the ever changing governments. Solidus came in MGS 2 and was actually then the closest resemblence to the new Big Boss, the older one who was supposed to have died at Zanzibar. Solidus was to be the ACTUAL perfect clone, but Raiden kills him and ends the chain, except for Liquids arm in Ocelot. thus, Solid Snake is the clone who contributes to the memory of Big Boss.
What is the largest snake in captivity?
The largest snake in captivity is a reticulated python named Medusa. Medusa measures over 25 feet in length and weighs over 350 pounds.
