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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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What are people Doing to prevent the extinction of the blue racer?
In Canada, the Blue Racer is protected under the Species at Risk Act, SARA, and is listed as Endangered. This means it has the highest level of protection under SARA. Habitat conservation and restoration is the key means of protecting this limited population.
Mostly,snakes are "friends," if you are referring to humans. There are many venomous snakes, and they have caused human deaths. However, ecologically, theyhelp us by reducing the number of vermin (such as mice, rats, etc.) and in that way they help people. A bull snake, for example, may live near a barn, and prevent mice from ruining the hay. Most snakes are not venomous; and among those that are, they generally will not bite a human unless threatened or provoked.Some snakes will bite just to protect themselves and their eggs.
What does the cobra symbolize?
A cobra, snake, or serpent is generally, but not always, used to symbolize temptation into sin just as when the serpent tempted Eve into sinning. Also, it can be used to symbolize something very sneaky, bad, and dangerous. That's why when a person is called a snake in the grass, it means something bad about that person. The word snake, is used to imply that a person is bad. This is used in many different countries and different cultures around the world. So, in conclusion, a person who has a cobra tattoo either likes cobras or in most cases is trying to give a message to everyone that he or she is a bad ass, so back off! Finally, a cobra is really just one of God's creatures, but, throughout the ages it has gotten a bad reputation and that's why the modern view of it is something that is bad.
AnswerThe King Cobra is a sacred symbol in many cultures. The Cobra and snake in general was the force that gave man his divine spark. Shakti is the name of the female energy coiled up at the base of the spine(snake.) Snake equals transformation, fire, magic, and wisdom. It was the snake who guided Eve to eat the apple, which in turn freed her from the sleep and she awoke to consciousness. The Cobra is a graceful animal and appears always to carry an air of dignity and nobility. The physical charisma with which it is endowed is without doubt also one of the reasons why it, among all snakes, was chosen by the Nagas (an ethnic group living in Nagaland and Manipur state in the northeastern part of India) to be their totem. The most famous use of cobra symbolism is that of the royal Egyptian uraeus, worn at the forehead of the pharaoh to represent sovereignty, knowledge, life, and youth.Also the cobra represented the sign of protection in Ancient egypt, the first answer is a matter of opinion stating the the cobra means sin and temptation or wanting to be sneaky.......ha....hogwash
What kind of snake has black and white bellies?
The red-bellied black snake, which is native to eastern Australia, is black with a distinctive pink-red belly.
Are California king snakes poisonous?
In my experience - yes. I've been keeping/breeding reptiles for over 25 years, nad have found them an excellent 'beginner snake' - since they seldom (if ever) show any aggression towards being handled.
What I would say, though, is before you get your first snake, please do some research on the particular species you're interested in. That way, you'll have at least some basic knowledge to help you take care of your new reptile successfully. I rescue many reptiles each year from owners who didn't know how to care for their animals.
Snakes have the ability to go up stairs. They use the belly muscles to move and that is the same way that they will go up the stairs.
no because the jellyfish has sting rayz and it can sting the octopus to make it painfull to eat..
Does a mother snake stay with her young forever?
It really depends on the type of snake. An Anaconda stays with her hatchlings until they are about three hours to three months old. Even snakes that don't take care of their young still care whether the hatchlings are safe or not, therefore a mother snake will find a warm, safe, and protected area for her eggs. The area between the roots of a bush is a perfect place for snakes to lay their eggs. This area provides warmth, safety, protection, and even a supply of worm for the hatchlings until they are able to leave the safety of the bush's roots.
Where the does the eastern indigo snake live?
The Eastern Indigo Snake ranges from southern South Carolina south through Florida and west to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Yes all snakes crawl on their ribs, as they do not have legs or hands. In the bible in the book of Genesis god punished the snake for its part in the fall of Adam and Eve. That snake would crawl on its belly and it would be the most hated animal by man.
What is the Black Mamba's ecosystem niche?
It lives in Eastern Africa, in countries such as Ethiopia and Swaziland. This area has small forests and grasslands, but many mambas are found in the sugarcane fields. It is the top predator and is a keystone species.
Facts about the sidewinder snake?
Arid areas of Mexico, Arizona,California,New Mexico, and Texas, during the day they bury in the sand and are normally found around rocks and boulders, and can be found in early part of the day And late afternoon.
They need to come to the surface - and breath air. They can hold their breath under water for considerably longer than humans.
What predators does a rattlesnake have?
Young Rattlesnakes (less than 2 years old) are heavily preyed upon by numerous species like Ravens, Crows, Raccoons, Coyotes, Weasels etc. Even Adult Rattlesnakes are known to cannibalize youngsters. Adolescent Rattlesnakes (above 2 years) are preyed upon by larger predators like Eagles, Hawks, Badgers, Kingsnakes etc. Adult Rattle snakes have only one known predator the "Kingsnake" which is a constrictor. It is immune to the venom of Rattlesnakes and other Vipers and consumes them as a part of its natural diet.
Were snakes as large as dinosaurs when dinosaurs lived or were they as big as they are now?
Snakes appeared about 70 million years ago, just before the dinosaurs died out. Although snakes were huge then, the biggest recorded was 36ft long. Remember, any snake that lives on land that is longer than 50 ft is too big to move and breathe.
Pictures of black and yellow snakes?
Search Wikipedia ! Look for 'mangrove snake' or 'king snake' - there's plenty of examples !
no snakes cannot kill orangutans because they could eat a snake. And they are way to big to be eatan by a tiny snake. If they're was a anaconda then there might be an possible chance.
What is the latian word for snake?
Latin: Serpens, Anguis
Laotian: ?
Check your spelling and re-post. There is no language "Latian".
Albert Calmette first invented antivenin in the 1890s. Calmette sought to cure cobra bites in Vietnam by milking the snakes and injecting the venom into horses to stimulate antibody production.
