0
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.
9,216 Questions
What is the lifespan of an anaconda?
10 to 12 years in the wild.
General information!
Anacondas Scientific classification.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Boidae
Subfamily: Boinae
Genus: Eunectes
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 (6.09 m) long with and average weight of 300+ pounds (136.08+ kg) many reaching lengths of 29ft ( 8.83 m) or more, with a weight of over 550 lbs ( 249.48 kg), in terms of length then and only then will the Reticulated Python exceed the anaconda, the longest python was measured at 33 ft ( 10.05 m) 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 Rainforest in South America which makes them excellent swimmers and are capable of holding their breath for around 15 minutes, female anacondas are generally 3 to 4 times 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 which are about 24 inches (0.6 m) long. 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 with a quick strike, 100 rear-facing sharp teeth hold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (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 10 to 12 year year life span in the wild, in captivity some have reached 20 + years, the biggest threat to it is man and loss of their habitat.
How does the snakes tongue help it to survive?
Snakes don't have a very good sense of smell through their noses, the tongue has a sensor in it that the snake can "sense" danger, food, water and more things they need to survive. Without the tongue the snake wouldn't last too long
Considering they don't hae ears, theyare sensitive to ground movement lige: Stomping, Jumping etc. And colder temperatures.
How much venom does a black mamba have?
The maximum amount of venom a black mamba has been known to release at a time is 400 mg. The dose that is lethal to 50% of humans is 0.28 mg/kg of body weight. A 150 lb or 72 kg human would have a 50% chance of dying if injected with 20 mg of venom. Black mambas on average inject 100 to 120 mg of venom in a single bite, which, without venom, kills nearly 100% of people.
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.
Is a rattle snake the deadliest snake in the world?
more deadly than you Thankfully, there are few cases of fatal rattlesnake bites.However, the rattlesnake posesses one of the most dangeruos venoms. The neurotoxic venom is a venom that when injected into the human bloodstreamcan be fatal. If the venom is not removed,the body will start to sweat vigourously,dark rings develop around the eyes,the body feels heavy and there can be vomiting.After this process,the body slowly starts shutting down,resulting in eventual death.THE BIG PROBLEM now is it has been found by scientists that the venom of the rattlesnake,king cobra,black mamba and king brown is evolving YES EVOLVING due to climatic changes.This means that soon enough,if bitten by any of the above,the victim will die quicker.It takes on average between 3 to 5 hours after getting bitten, to die.
Does the king snake camouflage?
Generally, the only similarity the kingsnake and the coral snake have is in size, both usually ranging 2-4 ft in length. However, the milk snake, which is a type of kingsnake and the scarlet kingsnake mimic the red, black, and yellow bands of the coral snake. The only difference is the pattern. In the coral snake, red bands touch yellow while in the mimicking kingsnakes, red touches black.
What food do grass snakes eat?
Amphibians like the common toad or common frog; also, fish, mice, eggs and large insects.
Small rodents. Just like all snakes.
Constrictors are not poisonous. If you are looking for a pet I recommend a Rosa Boa.
Is the sea snake a poisonous snake?
No, boa constrictors kill by crushing their prey to death, every time somebody exhales, the boa constricts even more. The majority of snakes are harmless, but if in doubt when you encounter one, assume it is.
What is the skin that is shed by a snake called?
We tend to just call it a shed skin. The technical term for the process of shedding is Ecdysis - or moulting - or sloughing.
Who are the corn snake's enemies?
The number one enemies of king cobras are HUMANS (especially our pollution and destruction of the natural habitat). Besides humans, mongooses are the biggest threat to king cobras of any age. That is why, in some countries, people keep them (mongooses) instead of cats. Other enemies of the king cobra include owls, eagles, (sometimes) rats, army ants, civet cats, and centipedes. Eggs and baby-snakes face the most threats, as a cobra's young offspring is naturally more vulnerable than adults.
What do two-headed snakes eat?
Two headed snakes are VERY rare, but they could most likely be found in captivity because it would be hard for them to be found in the wilderness. 8)
Can snakes be found in England?
Britain's only native venomous snake is the adder (Vipera berus) - its natural habitat extends across the whole of Great Britain. Most specimens are found towards the south of the island - where it's slightly warmer, however - there have been sightings as far north as Edinburgh and beyond !
How old can a snake be before it dies?
It depends on what type of snake it is. There are many types of snakes:
- Inland Taipan(most venomous land snake in the world)
-pythons
- Costal taipan
-boa
These are just 4 of the many snakes in the world.
What continent has the most poisonus snakes?
Australia - in spades; they have the biggest number and they are the most venomous (technically, most snake aren't poisonous as poison is something you swallow, venom is something injected into you).
Yes - snakes CAN get sick. The more common ailments are shedding problems, liver flukes, ticks, internal parasites and mouth-rot !
Do California king snakes eat fish?
Kingsnakes are very oppurtunistic predators, however I cannot recall a case of them eating fish. They may, but in any case it's not the preferred meal.
Salmon is one of the fish they eat
How many scales do snakes have?
well the most scales a fish has ever had is 126,522,232,312,896,328,612,835,123,281,376,283,618,531,843,484,598,123,542....
omg are you really that stupid to ask that......it is so obvious DUHHH!
(I LIKE PIE)
After a snake sheds how long till you can handel it?
You shouldn't - it's a stressful time for the reptile, and it should be kept as quiet as possible, with the absolute minimum of handling. Occasionally, while going through the shedding process, reptiles can get aggressive.
