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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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Why does a rattlesnake rattle its tail when just crawling around?
It is there way of saying: "I'm down here. Don't step on me". A warning, in other words.
What is the difference between milk snakes and coral snakes?
King snakes and Milk snakes are actually from the same family of snakes. (Latin name Lampropeltis) The King Snakes latin name is Lamprpeltis getulus, and the Milk Snake is Lampropeltis triangulum.
Adult Green Tree Pythons average about 120-200 cm (3.9-6.6 ft.) in length, and though rare, the maximum length is up to about 7 ft. long.
What are the weak points of snakes?
They have no eyelids so they have no choice but to run (or slither) away if their eyes are irritated
Is it dangerous to get snake bite piercings?
There is more than one type of 'black snake', and depending on where in the world you encountered this snake its bite may or may not be venomous. If it is venomous, or if you're not sure whether or not it is, you should seek medical attention after being bitten. If not, be sure to clean out the bite well and bandage it properly, and if it becomes infected, be sure to see a doctor.
Some of the biggest tend to be females between 5-6'. I have been unable to find any record of one exceeding 72" but someone will correct me if they see an exception.
I have 5 corn snakes and my longest corn snake is 6"8', 80 inches, 203cm. I'm trying to find out if there is any one with a longer one I an currently in the process of trying to sort out for getting Monty in to the Guinness Book of World Records, I was told Monty is male when i got him but now seem to think he's female as my longest male corn is 5"3, hope this helps out.
What kind of snakes live in the jungle?
The kinds of snakes that live in the jungle are boas, pythons, anacondas, bushmasters, vipers and many other kinds.
Until recently snakes had not found their way to the islands (it is illegal to bring them) but some reports indicate that some snakes have been seen, among them the brown tree snake.
This is especially bad because snakes have no effective predators living on Hawaii and would quickly kill all the native birds and animals. A good example where this happened is the island Guam where snakes have virtually wiped out the native forest birds.
Accordingly, it’s a class C felony to possess or transport snakes in Hawaii. Violators risk a $200,000 fine and up to three years in prison, but the state has still collected or confiscated roughly 100 snakes since 2000. Since many in Hawaii have never even seen a snake, they are especially captivating on the black market, where snakes often arrive in shipping packages or hidden in luggage.
Can snakes impregnate themselves?
They cannot impregnate themselves per say but they can retain sperm from one breeding to the next as well as have litters from multiple partners. Just to add to this thread: There was a man who claimed not too long ago that his snake impregnated itself. He claimed it had never been in contact with another snake. I think its his word against science, but just for the record their have been people who have said such things...
Yes. A kangaroo is a marsupial because it's young lives in it's mothers pouch until it can fend for itself.
ever 5 to 7 days you can feed your corn snake two or one pinky/s and you will have to clean the tank every 4 to 6 weeks hope that answer your question ever 5 to 7 days you can feed your corn snake two or one pinky/s and you will have to clean the tank every 4 to 6 weeks hope that answer your question ever 5 to 7 days you can feed your corn snake two or one pinky/s and you will have to clean the tank every 4 to 6 weeks hope that answer your question ever 5 to 7 days you can feed your corn snake two or one pinky/s and you will have to clean the tank every 4 to 6 weeks hope that answer your question
What so special about king cobra?
The King Cobra's venom can kill a person in less then 2 hours if not treated. Therefore the King Cobra is special for it strong venom. I hope this helps! :) Or maybe try a more advanced reptile website, it might have more info.
What is the connotation for snake?
Any species of the order Ophidia; an ophidian; a serpent, whether harmless or venomous. See Ophidia, and Serpent., To drag or draw, as a snake from a hole; -- often with out., To wind round spirally, as a large rope with a smaller, or with cord, the small rope lying in the spaces between the strands of the large one; to worm., To crawl like a snake.
What does it mean when you drean a snake bites you in a dream?
To dream of serpents signifies treachery. To swallow{eat} means that you will meet someone through an acquaintance and this person will not be of your approval. As soon as you meet him he will raise RED FLAGS everywhere......... Soin conclusion, beware, be cautious and be coy. At this point trust no one until things simmer once again in your life.
Trap one or buy one from the pet store. Never ate a snake before! If you are talking about feeding one , you need to get the correct food that he likes. Some of them go a long time without food though.
What is a boa constrictor apperance?
A boa constrictor can have many different markings. Their colors vary depending on the area they live in, allowing them to blend in. The snake usually has a light background color with a pattern of diamond, circle, or saddle-like shapes in a darker color.
What are spider bite piercings?
"do spider bites hurt"well it all depends on the person.how much pain they can actually take nd if u really look good with them.it would really just feel lke an ant bite or a small nutthing more.so if u do want a spider bite or snake bite think of how much pain u can take nd if ur going to keep up with the cleaning.
How does the black mambas venom kill?
Black Mamba Venom is the most rapid-acting venom of any snake species. It contains highly potent neurotoxins. It also contains cardiotoxins. Even a 10 to 15mg quantity of venom can be deadly to a human adult. It delivers an average of around 100 to 120 mg of venom and depending on the quantity of venom injected, it can potentially kill a human in less than 20 minutes. If bitten, neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular symptons begin within 15 mins or less. Symptions include dizziness, drowsiness, coughing and difficulty to breath. The fatality rate depends on various factors, such as the health, size, age, psychological state of the victim, the penetration of one or both fangs from the snake, amount of venom injected, location of the bite, and proximity to major blood vessels
What is the largest snake living?
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The South Pacific.
(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 studies 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, 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 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- Tigar Snake (Notechis Scutatus).
11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).
yes depending on the type of snake, say we had a garden snake it grows to about 5 to 6 inches and can boost itself up to 3 times its body length so if it was 5 inches long it could hop to aout 15 inches away which is a foot and 3 inches so yes they have a fairly big territory depending on the snake.
Do small snakes eat large snakes?
It really depends on the snake and lizard There are some that can live together but most will not get along because most lizards are territorial and will kill any living thing in there enclosure. I was at the Jax zoo the other day and i did see plated lizards in the same cage with some very large African pythons.
Are many kinds of snakes live in the ground, but few snakes are burrowing. Most of thesnakes live in holes is dependent on other digging animals or perishable root. Poke thesoft soil of snakes live in the ground only a short distance form the channel entrance orplace of rest or hatching. Some snakes live in the ground, such as the shield tail snakes(Uropeltidae), mining made the cave. Mining requires a solid skull and spade-shaped orcone-shaped nose, because there is no limbs, only the head is the mining tool. Mining isthe formation of body contraction and forward change. Body to form a series of tightcurves; head forward to dig into the soil, lifting or moving of soil, the soil get a solid move to the hole above or the side of such a high level accumulation of practice create a cave.If the cave is wide and irregular surface, then the snake to move through the cave is S-shaped; if not, then use the contraction forward or linear motion. Buried in the desertsnake habits lying on the sand, but not through the sand crawl. In the sand under thesnake only a little slow twist.
