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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 is a red belly snakes home?
They are named the red belly snake because they have a brown to grey patterned top skin and the belly area is actually a deep red color. They have a smaller head and a narrow neck and they are considered small in comparison to other types of snakes. They can be 15 to 30 inches in length.
The red belly snake lives in North America and it is one type of snake that has adapted to cooler temperatures.
Do black snakes eat turtle eggs?
of course not the duck is so big and the snake is small (but long!) but still if the duck in the water the python can't get it since the duck will swim away...............(- _ -)zzz
What type of fish looks like a snake?
I don't know very much, but i know they do not look like there parents. Well that's what i heard!
What kind of snake is red and black?
There are many different varieties of black-and-red-striped snakes; most infamously, the Coral snake vs. the Milk snake. Though they look nearly identical at first glance, one is deadly, and one is harmless. There is a little poem to help you remember the difference between the two.
To determine whether the snake is poisonous or not, simply look and the stripes and think of this poem:
Red on black? You're okay, Jack.
Red on yellow? They'll kill a fellow.
What fraction of snakes a poisonous?
Of the 3,500 or so known species of snake - only about 400 species (or 11 percent) are venomous. Not all venomous species possess sufficiently potent enough venom to kill a human.
How can you tell if a venomous snake isn't venomous?
Yes, you can. The simple way is to look at the snake. A venomous snake generally has a neck and then the head. The head is usually diamond shaped and you can see where the head and body are different. A non venomous snake has one long line from the body to the head. One reason there is a difference is the poison sacks in the venomous snake create the look of a neck and the head is more pointed than round because of the fangs.
As all snakes, they will attack. But only if provoked too. However, they are not poisonous. They are some times mistaken for rattlesnakes. They'll rattle their tales against something to make it seem like they are a rattlesnake. But they are nice. But there grumpy snakes.
How do you get eaten by a snake alive?
Make sure it doesn't coil you and eats you alive and to survive eliminate digestive fluids and have air
No. Most boas are tropical where the temperature is relatively sustained year round. However, the Rosy boa is an example of a brumating (they don't hibernate) boa. It stays dormant through much of winter, coming out only on warm days.
How do snakes change in different seasons?
Hello! well, for my information snakes find holes or burrous, and spend a long period in winter inactive. This is what we call "hiberation". We may find a group of snakes sitting in one cave ( we call this group " a hibernaculum). So, it's true to say that snakes spend the winter dormant.
that's all I have friend, I hope it'll help you a little...
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The snake that was supposed to have been used for Cleopatra's suicide was the asp, or Egyptian cobra. But don't you believe it. There are many reasons why this was impossible. It is only a myth.
Why do you think that some mounds were built in shapes of birds and snakes?
Researchers are uncertain as to why mounds were built in the shape of birds and snakes. Some theorize that this was because the people who built such mounds had great respect for these creatures.
There are four types of venomous snakes that live in Iowa. However, you are not likely to encounter any of them. They are the Timber Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Massasauga Rattlesnake and Copperhead.
Is a yellow rat snake a mammal?
No, Coral Snakes, like all snakes, are REPTILES, not mammals. A reptile is cold blooded, and has their young in eggs. Mammals are warm blooded, and bear live young. If you stop to think about it, birds are kind of in-between - they're warm blooded but have young in eggs. Reptiles and birds are among the oldest types of animals, as there really isn't that much difference between most dinosaurs and say, a crocodile or a chicken.
How many species of snakes eat humans?
2. The anaconda from South America and the Reticulated Python from Southeast Asia.
What is another name for the puff adder?
Answer: A snake.
Answer: There are three Genus's of snake species that share the common name Puff adder.
- Bitis arietans: This species of snakes are venomous and can be found in Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula.
- Bitis: Any snake species that fall under this genus is considered a Puff adder.
- Heterodon: This genus of snakes is found in North America and are considered harmless.
Bullsnakes do not live in Ohio. They are most commonly found throughout central America, northern Mexico, and southwestern Canada. They can also be found in the deserts of British Colombia.
How can you discourage king snakes from around house?
There are snakes in your yard and every other one on ur street. There are no escaping them. But on the bright side they are non posionus and non aggresive and actually are helping u out by eating and controling the rodent population. You would be shooting ur self in the foot by getting rid of them bc unlike the rodents they wont do any damage
Which kind of snakes are blind?
just like with any blind pet you have to be cautious especially with a snake
Rattlesnakes are venomous but the venom is separate from other fluids produced by their bodies (blood, saliva etc.)
The release of venom through its hollow fangs is controlled by the snake. When biting defensivly, as opposed to hunting prey, the snake may not release and venom at all when it bites.
