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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, some snakes are known to eat birds. Snakes are opportunistic predators and will hunt small birds if given the opportunity.
In the wild they are a favorite target of raptors (hawks, falcons, owls and eagles). In the US, rattlesnake roundups often feature meals including steaks, chili, casseroles and stews. Goumet dining at its best. Snakes are preyed upon by mammals such as opossums, coyotes, minks and badgers, by large birds,other snakes and among other things, humans!!
no jokes:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes.
I guess the venom doesnt affect the predator as it has to be entered in the blood stream..
Snakes are preyed upon by mammals such as opossums, coyotes, minks and badgers, by large birds,other snakes and among other things, humans!!
no jokes:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes.
I guess the venom doesnt affect the predator as it has to enter the blood stream..
That rather depends on the species of snake you mean ! Some species (such as the blind snakes) weigh no mew than a few grams - even at their adult size of around 8 inches. At the other end of the scale - a fully grown Reticulated Python would tip the scales at more than 165 lbs (75 kg) at their adult size of around 21 feet (6.5 m)
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Snakes are carnivores (animal eating). They eat other animals, including insects. There are no herbivorous (plant eating) snakes.
Like most reptiles, they are carnivores. They have preferences, but are opportunistic feeders. So, availability of prey is often the most important element of choice.
Smaller species subsist, mostly on insects, but they will take any prey that they can overcome and swallow. Larger snakes eat larger, more difficult prey, as their strength and abilities allow.
All snakes use the same criteria to evaluate potential prey: 1. It must be animal., 2. It must be catchable.3. It must be swallowable.
Examples of animals that are preyed upon by snakes are: Insects, worms, small fish,, tadpoles, other snakes, amphibians, rodents, birds, fish, pigs, dogs, ungulates, and while children are preferred, adult humans are on the menu also.
Snakes are elongate legless carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. Long answer short, no. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake
Snakes do not require regular baths like other pets. They naturally shed their skin and regulate their own cleanliness. If your snake has gotten into something that requires cleaning, you can gently wipe them down with a damp cloth, but avoid full baths as they can be stressful for the snake.
only eagles eat em and they swoop down and grab them with their beaks. Other birds that eat snakes, and notable habits: - Roadrunners catch the snake in their bill and whack it against the ground repeatedly to kill it - Secretary birds have very long legs, and they stomp in the snakes to kill them, while keeping out of reach of the snake's jaws.
The spider you are describing is likely a common orb-weaver spider of the genus Araneus. These spiders are generally harmless to humans and are known for their distinctive round abdomen and black dot on their underside. They are commonly found in gardens and wooded areas.
No, snakes do not sweat. They do not have sweat glands like humans and some other mammals. Instead, they rely on other methods such as seeking shade or water to regulate their body temperature.
How do coral snakes survive the desert?
Coral snakes have adapted to survive in desert environments by spending most of their time burrowed underground to escape the heat and conserve moisture. They come out to hunt during cooler times of the day or after rain. Additionally, they have developed a resistance to venomous prey found in these environments.
What kinds of snakes are found in the Kalispell MT area?
There are different species of snakes found in Montana, such as rattlesnakes, milk snakes, garter and gopher snakes. Some snakes found in the Kalispell MT can be the Eastern racer, milk and gopher snakes.
no snakes are not warm blooded they are cold blooded although some snakes do not bite but are still cold blooded
What kind of snake is white with black stripes?
Sea Kraits are white with black stripes. Or black with white stripes if you like to look at it that way.
They're a sea snake, highly venomous, but only aggressive when provoked repeatedly.
King snakes are also black and white, striped. They are non-venomous, land based and eat other snakes.
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Serpens or vipera.
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Anguis is the Latin equivalent of 'snake'. One Latin derivative is the adjective 'anguicomus', which means 'having snaky hair'. Another is the masculine gender noun 'anguiculus', which means 'little snake'. Still another is the feminine gender noun 'anguilla', which means 'eel' or 'slippery customer'.
Are Copperhead snakes in Vermont?
No. The only venomous reptile in Vermont is the Timber Rattlesnake and it is very rare.
Birds of Prey like Kites, Hawks, Vultures, Owls and other birds like peacocks. The animals who might eat snakes include ground squirrels, members of the cat family and other carnivorous animals like weasels may eat snakes. Mongoose are also a deadly predator of the snake.
It is also said that pigs, horses, rhinos and people may feast on snakes as well. I myself have witnessed a hog eat a snake. Often hunters find snakes in the wild and cook them and eat them. Snakes make good snacks for lions and kittys!
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Me! They're actually delicious!
The predators of a snake are foxes, raccoons, wild boars and coyotes. Large birds and mongooses are also the snake's predators.
A king snake is a natural predator of the rattle snake. Also many birds prey on snakes. Some mammals may but an animal will usually take out prey that will feed it for a minute, meaning bigger predator bigger prey.
Birds like eagles and animals like mongoose.
Some birds that use to eat animal that are like snakes
Wild boars are one of the snakes scariest predators. However, along with the boar, mongooses, raccoon's, foxes, coyotes are also a snakes predator.
What does a snake hole look like?
A snake hole is typically a small, circular opening in the ground, sometimes with loose soil or debris around the entrance. It may have tracks leading to or from the hole, as snakes use it to enter or exit. The size of the hole can vary depending on the size and species of snake.
How do you keep snakes out of dog kennels?
If you own the snake, then you shuld keep it in its' own cage. If the snake isn't yours and the kennels' outside, pt the kennel inside so it would be harder for snake's to come inside and it would be more protective to your home against burglars when you are inside.
What is the scientific classifacation for the blue racer snake?
Coluber Constrictor Foxii is the right scientification fo the Blue Racer snake.
Snakes do poop they pee at the same time they poop and some snakes release a pussy substance as well. Some snakes poop and pee as a defence, and it really stinks!
i know this because we have grass snakes in our garden and i have a pet corn snake.
Just this week, I watched a 5 foot snake work his way into my garage/basement even when the doors were down...talk about terrified! I ended up calling the local police, and two wonderful and brave policemen here in Hamilton Co. Tennessee removed, and then killed the snake after seeing his pointed head, a sign of poisonous. They bagged the dead snake and took it to the rangers station where they identified it as a copperhead. HELLO!! I am a single woman with a deathly fear of snakes...poisonous or not!!! To even think of having a snake IN MY HOUSE was more than I could bear. The policemen were wonderful.... and let me tell you what they told me. First, use mothballs in the garage or basement, as snakes cannot stand the strong odor.( I immediately went to Wal Mart that night abd bought 4 boxes of them and shook them out around the edges of my doors in the garage and all around the edges of my entire basement.) The next thing to do is to apply a wide line of lime around the edges of your yard, especially near the woods where the snakes are most likely to enter your yard. Apparantly, the lime burns their skin when they crawl over it, so it causes them to go in the other direction. I hope this helps you. I had looked at the label on that "Snake A-Way" product at Lowes, but it states that it does not deter cottonmouths, rattlesnakes or copperheads. Good luck! Lydia in Chattanooga
What is the more poisonous -- land or sea snake?
This is not an easy answer. Snakes fall under two headings: land snakes & sea snakes. Comparing toxicity, sea snake venom exceeds that of land snakes, for sea snakes must hunt cold-blooded prey (the successful rendering of which requires poison of a higher toxic level than that required for warmblooded prey). Additionally, sea snakes hunt in a dilute medium. Insufficient data exists on the intra-genus toxicity of discrete sea snakes. Generally, snakes employ two types of venoms: Neurotoxins (acting on nerves) and Haematotoxins (acting on blood).
Among the neurotoxic land snakes, the Asian Krait is the most poisonous snake of the world, surpassing even the King and Speckled cobras. Cobras cause greater death among people, however, due probably to their greater size and, thus, their higher volume of venom delivery. Among the haematotoxic land snakes, the vipers & pit vipers take the prize for the "most poisonous." A small dose of viper/pit viper venom can produce typical haematotoxic symptoms. A larger dose can kill instantly by stopping the heart. The Gaboon viper combines both neurotoxic and haematotoxic elements in its venom, making it particularly lethal.
All told, however, we might justifiably say that the seasnakes are the most poisonous snakes in the world.
-- Yes, I agree, for the reason that sea snakes hunt in water and need fast-reacting venom, so their prey won't get away.
the fierce or inland taipan of Australia one bite from this snake yields 110mg enough to kill 100 people or 250000 mice 750 times more venomous than a cobra
How does the snake retina differ from that of other vertebrates?
Snakes eyes differ from eyes of mammals or other vertebrates. Other vertebrates are able to focus a sharp image on he retina of their eyes, by using a special muscle to change the shape of the lens. In many snakes though these muscles are absent, therefore a snake cannot focus on a stationary object. They are however very sensitive to movement. Some snakes have excellent eye sight but they are very uncommon.
What special care does a snake need?
a clean tank and a heat lamp or a heat rock but place it one side of the tank because it it gets to hot the snake can move to the other side if it gets to hot if its small you can feed it gold fish or pinkys which is new born mice also when a snake shed its skin the eye may change color and he wont eat when this happens and you don't have to feed the snake every day once a week is fine
[1] They're fast growing, during the first 3-4 yrs. In fact, they never stop growing. But once they reach an average of 5' their growth slows down to the point that it's not obvious. So typically they may start out in a 10 gal aquarium. But eventually they'll need a 20 gal aquarium. And if they're going to be bred, then they'd most likely prefer a 30 gal aquarium. But their babies and their mates should have their own aquaria. For corn snakes don't like to share space, even with other corn snakes no matter if they be family. [2] They're picky about an environmental air temperature rangin from 70-75 degrees F at one end of the aquarium to 80-85 degrees F at the other. The safest options for reaching that temperature are by heating bulbs, or undertank heating pads. Out in nature, they may be seen sunning on different ground surfaces. In the aquarium, heated rocks tend to burn them. [3] They're picky about being handled. They may choose to throw up if they decide they're being picked up and touched other than for their aquarium to be cleaned, or their bottom covering to be changed. [4] They're picky about being on display. So the aquarium should have a place they can fit into, and be totally out of view. And they'll need that hiding place if they're bred, for laying eggs. They tend to lay 12-24 eggs, within a month of mating. And those eggs tend to hatch in about 10 wks. [5] They're picky about their drink and food. They want their water clean, and regularly changed. And they like their food, once a week and the same size around as they are. They don't need to eat living things. They can be counted on to squeeze and swallow already dead critters. [6] They're picky about what covers the bottom of an aquarium. Covering such as cedar shavings or corn cob bedding can cause breathing problems, and dehydration and blockage, respectively. So they prefer butcher paper, paper towels, or reptile bark. [7] They know how to climb, and squeeze through tight spaces. And, in nature, they've been known to chase prey up and down trees, and in and out of what looks like too small holes. So their aquarium should have well-fitting and tightly-sealed tops. [8] In nature, they may live 10-15 years. They may add another 8-13 yrs in captivity. [8] By their coloring, they're mistaken for copperheads. [9] By their defensive/offensive behavior, they're mistaken for rattlesnakes .
