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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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Are there snakes with forked tails?
Yes because it's still a snake, joined twins still have a Tounge because they are joined.
Are snakes native to Australia?
Australian saltwater crocodiles live along the northern coast, in rivers, estuaries, and mangrove swamps. Freshwater crocodiles live in freshwater habitats of northern Australia, but further inland than the saltwater crocodile.
What is the number of offspring a king cobra can have?
All reptiles reproduce sexually. Like most reptiles, cobras lay eggs. King Cobras are the only known species of snakes that build nests for their eggs.
The male snake begins to court the female by bumping his chin on the back of her head and crawling over her. When she is willing, she raises her tail. At that point, he wraps his tail around hers so the bottoms of their tails meet at the cloaca -- the exit point for waste and reproductive fluid. The male inserts his two sex organs, the hemipenes, which then extend and release sperm. Snake sex usually takes under an hour, but it can last as long as a whole day.
What are 5 most poisonous snakes in Africa?
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(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 (LD-5-) studies as of 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, it's size ranges from 1-1/2 ft (0.5m) to 3 ft (1 m), 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(LD-50) 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- Tiger Snake (Notechis Scutatus).
11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).
Other deadly snakes (by toxicity or injected dosage) :
Australian Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis).
Common Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus).
Saw Scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)
Death Adder (Acanthopis antarcticus)
Do green tree snakes hibernate?
An emerald tree boa is a stunning sight. There are two varieties, the Suriname and the Amazon. Both are yellow-green with white spots. The Emerald Tree boa does hibernate.
Why is snake harmful to human?
most snakes ant harmful but if u want to tell if a snake is harmful either look it up on line or if u catch the snake get a cup with saran wrap over it try to get the snake to bite it if it has fangs and u see poison dripping its harmful.
There are numerous species of Rattlesnakes and most of them are of the average size and weight. They are usually around 3 to 4 feet tall with some large adults growing to be above the 4 feet length. The Eastern Diamond back is the largest of the Rattlesnake species and is around 7 feet in average length and weight around 12 to 15 kilograms. All other Rattlesnake species are much smaller and lighter than the eastern diamondback.
There are numerous species of Rattlesnakes and most of them are of the average size and weight. They are usually around 3 to 4 feet tall with some large adults growing to be above the 4 feet length. The Eastern Diamond back is the largest of the Rattlesnake species and is around 7 feet in average length and weight around 12 to 15 kilograms. All other Rattlesnake species are much smaller and lighter than the eastern diamondback.
The Eastern Diamondback NEVER averaged 7 ft., the average is more in the range of 3-4 ft. thae largest Diamondback ever authenicated was slightly over 8 ft.. Today a 6 ft. Diamondback is considered a very large snake. Of course due to the advances in captive care Diamondback have quite frequently gown to 7 ft.>
Can you keep a copperhead for a pet?
The copperhead is a very popular pet among Native Americans as it makes for a very good security system. It helps protect them from some not so friendly animals such as rats and other small rodents.
What is the name of a snake that eats eggs whole?
Well, seeing as snakes can't cook...it's safe to assume that yes, they eat raw eggs
Indigos are the largest native North American snake. They are very energetic and cannibalistic. They will not only eat rattlesnakes, but actually any other kind of snake. King snakes are much smaller and will be an easy meal when it presents itself.
What does a snake frog and kangaroo have in common?
Snakes, kangaroos and rabbits have the following in common:
- they are all vertebrates
- they all breathe using lungs
- they have skin (snakes have scaly skin, not scales)
- they are all present in Australia, though rabbits are not native to that continent
What kind of snake is silver with black diamond shape on it back?
well...it depends on what part of the country or world you are living in....if you are outside the united states, i have no idea. i assume yo are within the u.s. so most likely, the snake you are inquiring about is a type of rat snake. they actually vary somewhat in color, so without a pic, noone can be sure.
diamondback rattlesnakes also have diamonds on their back. they are usually a browner color but i can only assume anyone would recognize the rattles on any rattlesnake.
you may look up a pictorial directory for snakes in your area by preforming a search on Google or yahoo.
An Anaconda's diet mostly consists of: Capybaras, Scarlet Ibises, Tapirs, Wild pigs and sometimes Axis Deer, Agoutis, Pacas, very rarely other snakes.
The question what is the biggest snake can be confusing, the biggest as far as girth (largest being measured at 44 inches or 1,1176 m) is the Green Anaconda, on average anacondas are more then 20 ft long many reaching lengths of 29ft or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs, in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33ft but even this python can't match the total mass of the anaconda.
Anacondas are members of the Boidae family of reptiles and spend most of their time in rivers and swamps of the Amazon in South America which makes them excellent swimmers, female anacondas are generally larger then the males and bear their young live and are called "Neonates", the number of young varies, some have produced 100 babies, but the average is between 20 to 40 babies. Diet consist of (depending on the size of the anaconda, the larger the snake the larger the prey) large/small rodents like capybaras, also pigs, caiman, jaguars, deer, dogs, birds even fish and is acquired by ambushing and constricting it's prey (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole, the digestion of the anaconda is very slow thereby allowing it to survive without food for well over a year.
Anacondas have around a 30 year life span and the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
What do snake used in getting food?
Snakes simply camouflage in grass when prey comes the snake bites it sucking it's blood but others are prey to other animals when the predator comes they fight and mostly the snake wins.
What is the saying to know whether a snake is poisonous?
If you mean the rhyme to distinguish between a coral snake and a milk snake...
Red touches yellow - kill a fellow, red touches black - venom lack.
it is important to mention that this saying only works for telling those two species apart. it doesn't work when distinguishing between snakes outside of north America
How many times do a snake shed in 1month?
It's rare to have a snake shed that quickly - unless it's under a year old. Most young snakes (up to 2 years old) will shed every 8-10 weeks, as they're growing fast. Adult snakes can go more than a year between shedding.
What is the loudest snake in the world?
I have no idea no one else does either that is why you asked. WOW.
How aggressive is a Black mamba snake?
Black mambas are fast, nervous, lethally venomous, and when threatened, highly aggressive. They are Africa's longest venomous snake, reaching up to 14 feet (4.5 meters) in length, They are also among the fastest snakes in the world, slithering at speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour (20 kilometers per hour).
What are the predatores of the viper?
it is a a tertiary consumer. it eats stuff but nothing eats it.
What month of the year do black snakes shed skin?
Snakes shed when they outgrow their skin. How frequently depends upon the age of the snake and how well it has been eating. Younger snakes, well fed, will shed more frequently than older snakes who do not grow as rapidly. The young snakes will shed several times in their first year of life while adults may shed only once or twice in a year.
Can a venomous snake hurt a pig?
Snakes can kill pigs but it is a bit more difficult as pigs have very tough hide and usually a thick layer of fat that helps prevent the injected venom from reaching the blood and organs. Pigs, especially feral pigs, frequently kill snakes, even venomous snakes.
