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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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Why are some snakes poisonous and some are not?
The simple answer is evolution ! Over millions of years, different snakes developed alternative methods of subduing their prey. While some evolved strong muscular bodies for constricting their potential food, others modified their saliva into venom with varying toxicity.
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It's chiefly because different species of snakes are adapted (by evolution) to different methods of hunting and different prey. Snakes that take immobile or helpless prey such as eggs and nestlings don't need and haven't evolved venom, though they might have (for example) adaptations for climbing trees. And pythons, for example, capture pry by encoiling and kill it by preventing its breathing (constriction), so they don't need and haven't evolved venom either.
Can a garden snake kill a PERSON?
If a person had terrible luck, he could be bitten (very rare) and get an infection from the bite, then fail to have it treated, and then die.
There are only 4 poisonous snakes in the US, though: the rattlesnake, water mocassin, copperhead, and coral snake.
What does a green anaconda in the rainforest eat?
They will eat fish, reptiles, birds, and small caimans most of the time. Large females may prey on deer, peccaries, rodents, tapirs, and even jaguars.
Would you find an anaconda in the jungle or the desert?
Anacondas are very large snakes that are known to live part of their life in the water. Therefore, they would be found in more of a jungle or swamp setting.
What is the biggest speiceis of snake on the Bahamas?
Reaching lengths of 6-8 feet at maturity, the Bahamian boa constrictor is the Bahamas' largest snake species.
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What is an Anacondas predator?
Due to their sheer size and strength, adult Anaconda's have no natural enemies. No other animal in the rainforests is large enough to kill a full grown Anaconda. A Jaguar or a large Caiman may kill a small or adolescent Anaconda but an adult is ruled out as prey even for these predators. On the other hand, Anaconda's are known to kill even large Caiman's and Jaguars when they feel threatened.
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What do you call to the process of changing skin of the snakes?
they shed their skin when it gets old then new skin grows this the wrong answer income is rubbish
Is there alligators in bay springs water?
Hey even if someone replies that there are no alligators, I wont take the risk of life, supposing a tippy weirdo answers this question, just for some fun.
What is the life span of a black momba?
The longest recorded lifespan was 14 years - for a captive-bred specimen. Actual data regarding wild specimens varies.
Are Malaysian Vine snakes poisonous?
Strictly speaking... yes, they have venom.
But it's accepted that it's not dangerous to humans
and that their rear fanged delivery system isn't effective on people.
They're safe for locals to use them in side shows for tourists - see related link !
What is the best protection against poisonous snakes?
Simply leave them alone !
Most people get bitten because they've either harmed the snake in some way, they've tried to pick it up, or the've cornered it - preventing its escape.
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