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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 snake starts with the letter l?
Lyre snakes are a venomous snake found in southwestern United States and Mexico.
What are all of the behavioral adaptations of an anaconda?
Prey is acquired by ambushing with a quick strike, 100 rear-facing sharp teeth hold the prey while suffocating it with constriction.
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, they stay with the mother for about and hour then leave to be on their own. 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 teethhold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole and by using it's muscles in a rhythmic fashion it works the food toward its digestive area, 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.
What do snake tattoos symbolize?
Snake - embraces both Eastern and Western tattoo designs. The snake is one of the 12 animals which appear in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. (Born in 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001.) Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and your intuition guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy attitude towards money. Keep your sense of humor about life. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller. According to Chinese folklore, each animal is associated with certain personality traits, and those born in the year of the Snake are calm and gentle, romantic and perceptive. However, they may be prone to sloth and vanity. Tattoos only mean what ther wearer wishes it to mean. There is no set guidline of meanings for tattoos anymore. There are certain meanings to tattoos that were around just as soon as 20 years ago, but with the majority of people having some ink work done and the rise in popularity of tattoos it has come to the point where not many meanings remain, it means only what you want it to. If you wish to know what it means on someone else, then ask them as only they will be able to tell you.
What is the 3 letter name of a poisonous snake that starts with an 'a'?
Consider the Adder, commonly called the: Death Adder(Acanthophis antarcticus) or the Australian Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis).
Which level consumer is a snake?
Snakes are 3rd level consumers because they eat meat that eats meat or plants in which the nutrients are going to the snake . when the snake eats plants its probably like just a thing for them , you know so they can eat and clean out there body to insert more really hope this could have answered your question. if not , not everyone can answer this simple question like this.
Which is more poisonous a black mamba or a scorpion?
There are less scorpions that are capable of killing a Human than there are snakes who can deliver fatal poison..
Most scorpions have weaker venom than snakes - they use their pincers to capture prey and sting it to death as well as tear it apart. Snakes have no other limbs to rely on, so their venom is the only weapon they have.
Snake venom is also dangerous because there are many different kinds of venom; some affect the nerves, some destroy the body's tissue.
Do garter snakes have live births and how many do they have?
After mating, the female retains the developing embryos within her body, until they're fully developed. Each baby is ejected or 'born' from the cloaca - the ventral opening to the reproductive organs.
Are anacondas poisnous to humans?
No, anacondas are not venomous. They belong to a variety of snake called "constrictors" because they squeeze(constrict) their prey to death.
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.
Who is the snake in The Jungle Book?
The snakes name is Kaa - pronounced like 'car', just without the 'y'.
What is the meaning of a snake tattoo?
Alright, there might not be a meaning for the serpent tattoo, but some people uses these kinds of pictures and symbols to show their gang signs and what their gangs are called. But some people just wears a serpent tattoo because they like tattoos or snakes. But symbols and odd looking tattoos don't have to mean that they have a meaning to them, they might just be there for looks.
How long can anacondas live without food?
It strangle its prey and crack all its bone and then slowly swallow it up.
The above tells how, but does not answer the question, which is 'How often?'. From memory, it's fairly infrequent, once a week or less.
Scientific name of the anaconda?
Eunectes murinus
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, they stay with the mother for about and hour then leave to be on their own. 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 teethhold the prey while suffocating it with constriction, (the anaconda is so powerful it generally crushes it's prey) then swallowing it whole and by using it's muscles in a rhythmic fashion it works the food toward its digestive area, 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.
What helps an anaconda survive?
Anaconda kills its prey by constriction. After it bites the prey, it coils around it with its muscular body. Thus, the prey can neither escape, nor breath. Death is caused by asphyxia or internal bleeding.
Do anacondas live in the Congo rainforest?
No. Anacondas live only in South America. However, Indonesia has its own giant snake, called the Reticulated Python, that can grow as long or longer as the anaconda and is faster and more agile.
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 is snow snake the game played by Iroquois?
actually, the snow-snake game was originated by the Mongols in 2009... it was and still is a very popular game. i like it and enjoy it very much. i play it all the time with Mexicans. i hope this helped.
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How does an anaconda reproduce?
Mating in Anaconda's occurs during the Rainy season during April & May. Males identify receptive females and then copulate with them. Courting & Mating occurs almost exclusively in water and may sometimes happen on Land. More than one male may try to mate with a female. Males wrap around the females and try to mate with them. During this frenzy, they wrap around to form groups which are called "Breeding Balls" where multiple males try to mate with the female in the group. The group could stay in position for 2 to 4 weeks until the copulation eventually happens.
Large anacondas and pythons could swallow an enormous boar or crocodile. Bulls are very strong and could injure a tiger. So, it probably could not swallow an adult bull, but a small bull would be perfect.
What is the range of a anaconda?
They live on the forest floor of the Amazon Rainforest in South America, it is a very dense tropical forest covering about 5,117,258.95 square miles (8,235,430 square kilometers), it is rich in microorganisms which provide quick decomposition for compost that is very rich and provides a dark, warm and very moist climate, they also spend much if not most of their time in the rivers, lakes and marshes.
How long does a snake draft take on ESPN?
It depends on how many teams, and how many players are allowed per team.
Why did many people doubt anaconda plan?
They thought it would take to long to defeat the Confederacy.
