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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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How long can a one-and-a-half year old corn snake live without food water or a heat source?
They cannot go without a heat source. The temperatures must be consistent or they will die.
What should you do if attacked by a snake?
The bite of a black mamba is generally considered to be fatal 100 of the time. Death occurs within 20 minutes as a result of the paralysis of the lungs and diaphragm. The only potential remedy is to be treated with proper broad spectrum anti-venom serum within the first few minutes. The braod spectrum anti-venom serum is required as not all black mamba species produce identical venom.
What are snake adapations in the desert?
They have to adapt to the heat of the desert and prey loss. If there food dies out they have to adapt to something else to eat
What are the four groups of venomous snakes of the US?
No snake is poisonous, but around 19% of the world's snakes are venomous. The U.S. is home to four kinds of venomous snake: the Cottonmouth, the Copperhead, the Coral snake, and the Rattlesnake
In my opinion, I believe that if a snake is weak and tired in his or her old age, yes, fleas could eat the snake's body until it is left with no meat on it's bones, and has bled to death.
Most snakes lay eggs, which ones give birth to live young are scattered amongst unrelated species. Notoable types of snake that do lay eggs include cobras, coral snakes, rat snakes, and pythons.
No. The actually group of snakes classified as "water snakes" are non venomous. However, there are many semi aquatic and aquatic species that are venmous, but go by other names. If you see a snake and do not know what species it is, then treat it as if it might be venomous and leave it alone.
What are some good names for pet snakes?
I have LOTS of reptiles (I breed them) - and among the names of some of my Royal (ball) Pythons - I have Anthony, Caesar, Brutus, Marvin (the singer MeatLoaf's real name) and Freddie (after Freddie Mercury !)
Where does a desert kingsnake live?
The Sonoran Desert Kingsnake is found in both the Sonoran Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert.
What is the worlds most venomos snake?
its found in Australia its called inland taipan also called by people in Australia the firerce snake. it kills more people tthan a black mamba,cobras and vipers.
EDIT: Actually Belchers Sea Snake is considered the most venomous - it's venom has to be quick acting, as it feeds on fish.
What kind of snake is black with yellow stripes?
Its a garter snake wich is harmless they have those colors because theyve been in the shade for a long time.
How many people can a belches sea snake kill in one bite?
The LD50 figure (the quantity of venom needed to kill 50 adult mice) is 0.25 µg/kg (50 micro-grammes per kilo)
It is because they don't don't know alot about them. They might think they are slimy, or they might bite them even if they're not venomus. Alot of people fear snakes for this reason.
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only certain exotic non-poisonous and poisonous snakes are illegal in the US but they are illegal everywhere in the US
What kind of snake is white with black rings in Illinois?
the Australian brown snake even tho it ain't brown prob a relative, also known as easten brown.
Do rattlesnakes reproduce offsprings?
Yes. All living species reproduce and create offsprings. Rattlesnakes do too.
Most Rattlesnake species mate during Summer or Fall while some do during both times. When a female is in heat, Males track them down using scent and mate with them for many days. After mating Males & Females go their own way. Rattlesnakes are viviparous, they give birth to live young. Rattlesnakes generally take several years to mature and females usually reproduce only once every 3 years.
No snake is. The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python, which can grow to over 30 feet (9m) long, but it is not venomous. The most venomous snake in the world is the inland taipan, also called the fierce snake, but it rarely gets over 8 feet (2.4m) long. The longest venomous snake in the world is the king cobra, which be up to 18 feet (5.5m) long.
Why do snakes make a hissing noise?
Snakes hiss as a warning to keep away - as a dog would growl at you.
When identifying a coral snake what is the key phrase?
"Red and yellow kill a fellow, red and black you'll make it back."
That is the most common form of the phrase. Please keep in mind that it only applies to snakes in the United States. If you travel to Mexico, or countries in Central or South America, this rule does NOT apply.
Red touches yellow - kill a fellow. Red touches black - venom lack.
Does the Inland Taipan have nerve or blood venom?
This species possess highly neurotoxic venom with some other toxic constituents that have multiple effects on victims. The venom is known to paralyze victim's nervous system and clot the blood, which then blocks blood vessels and uses up clotting factors.
How do king snakes eat prey larger than it's head?
Like most snakes, king snakes' mouths unhinge very wide. They can open their mouth comparitively as far as you can move your thumb away from your pointer finger. Then, the snake can eat anything that can fit in it's mouth.
