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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 king snakes dangeras?

king snakes are non-venomous so pose no real threat to humans. the only risk a wild king snake would pose would be getting defecated on by it, or if it bit you, getting an infection from not cleaning the wound with an antibacterial soap.

When will you die if you eat a poisonous snake?

No, as long as you only eat its flesh (muscle).

What would happen if you drank venom?

Not a lot unless you have an open wound inside your mouth or stomach I would guess. The stomach acid will probably break down the proteins making them harmless. I still don't think it is a good idea though!

What is a Death Adder?

A Death Adder - is a highly-venomous snake - native to Australia and New Guinea.

Do Jack Russells eat snakes?

are peanuts bad for a jack russel?........my dog loves them but when she makes a poo they come out whole?? I heard peanuts are bad for them

What snake in America is most dangerous to humans?

The Coral Snakes -- the Eastern Coral Snake living from Texas to North Carolina and the Arizona Coral Snake in southern Arizona and extreme southwestern New Mexico.

The Pit Vipers -- 17 species in all -- include rattlesnakes, copperheads, and water moccasins, found throughout most of the U.S.

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Do snakes lay eggs in water or on land?

No. Some snakes give birth to live young. Reptiles cannot lay their eggs in water. Aquatic reptiles must either give birth to live young, as sea snakes do, or crawl up on land to lay eggs. as sea turtles do.

How do you slow down the vinom from a snake bite?

If you're bitten by a venomous snake:


DO stay calm.


DO call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.


DO remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the bitten area/limb right

away (you'll want it off before the wound and surrounding tissue starts

swelling).


Do NOT cut the bite site, or create any kind of tourniquet around the wound.


Do NOT put ice on the bite.


Do NOT try to suck the venom from the wound.


Do NOT treat the site with rubbing alcohol or medication.


Do NOT wait for swelling, pain or other common symptoms to manifest

themselves before going to the emergency room.


What kind of snake is brown with red eyes and a triangular-shaped head?

I don't know what kind of snake that is, but the head shape you describe sounds like a viper. Can you see a real definition from the head and body? It doesn't flow as one? If that is the case it could be a viper. Since you don't know stay away from it.

How dangerous are baby snakes compared to adult snakes?

It depends on the species. For very large constrictors the babies are less dangerous, while the adults may be large enough to kill a human.

For venomous species the young are often more dangerous as they are more aggressive and more likely to deliver a venomous bite.

What does a kingsnake eat?

Mainly small rodents such as mice and small rats. They may also eat small lizards and sometimes smaller snakes. They are known to be cannibals and may eat a smaller kingsnake. Sometimes they eat small bird eggs, like those of finches, pigeons, and most songbirds. They will even eat baby birds, if flightless or not mature enough to fly.

What snake shoots poison?

None! However, there are venomous snake heads. However, a single description is not possible to describe all. Some have triangular heads (vipers) and some have rounded heads.

Is a 10 gallon aquarium big enough for a corn snake?

10 gallons means nothing - since this is an internationalsite, you would have been better listing the dimensions of the tank. Apart from that - an all-glass tank will waste energy - since 90 percent of the heat will escape straight through the glass !

The size of the vivarium should (on its longest side) be a minimum of half the adult snakes length ! Therefore - to allow the snake to move freely within the tank - it should be an absolute minimum of 36 inches long, 18 inches deep and 18 inches high !

What is a snake a primary consumer?

Secondary consumer because it does not eat plants but a grasshopper is

How much pesticide will each snake take compared to each grasshopper?

There is no testing that has been done recording the amount of pesticide a mouse will take to kill compared to a grasshopper. The amount of pesticide that it would take would depend on the size of the grasshopper, and the size of the mouse.

Can you die from a human bite?

Yes, you can....it depends how hard the person bites...and when the person bite u...u have to go to the hostipal or call 911 rite away...cuz the slavas can get cause infection...and go through the blood and that's how u can die from a human bite.

Is it safe to handle your pet corn snake while your pregnant?

I looked up the corn snake and it is said that they are not a mean nor poisonous so if that is what you want to do I don't see the issue. It is said that they are sometimes confused with the copper head snake which is very poisonus so I hope you aren't picking up the wrong one...Why the heck are you messing with them anyway? Any who here is the site I got the information from: http://www.ndi4all.org/grade23/RedRatCornSnake-b.html

What animal will kill snakes?

Several do. They fight each other, and birds attack them, but I guess the answer you're looking for is the mongoose.

Why wont your California king snake eat when its about to shed?

Most snakes lose their appetite when they're shedding - simply because their eyesight isn't as good, due to the brille (transparent eye covering) clouding over. It's perfectly normal behaviour, and your snake should regain its appetite once it's shed.

How king cobras kill there prey?

The only predators are the mongoose and man.

General Information

King Cobra Scientific Cassification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Squamata

Suborder: Serpentes

Family: Elapidae

Genus: Ophiophagus

Species: O. hannah

The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the Latinword Ophiophagus means "Snake-eater".The king cobras average size is 13-14 ft. (3.96-4.26m) weighing around 20 lbs (9 kg), they can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs.) and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs, the king cobras are the only snakes who construct a nest for their hatchlings which they incubate and protect until they emerge in 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and are about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years.

Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. King Cobras are aggressive and will rear up to confront the intruder where most other cobras will slither away and hide. The only predators are the mongoose and man.

What slithery creature does not have feet?

Snakes don't have feet. Anguis fragilis is a limbless lizard, which looks a lot like a snake, but it is a lizard not a snake.

Are copperhead snakes found throughout the entire state of Florida?

The answer is yes they do, although not common, but they have been found there! As a matter of fact Austin Stevens (the snake master) catches one in Apalachicola, Fl in one of his documentaries. I believe it was in "The Hunt for the Giant Rattler"

Are there deadly snakes in Australia?

The Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is considered to be the deadliest land snake. The Banded Sea krait has more potent venom - but spends almost all its life swimming in the oceans.