Snakes

cobras, black mambas, corn snake, ball python, garden snake, bull snake, rattle snake, tree snake, grass snake, milk snake, fox snake,

Yes, Indigo is very well eaten among the africans for very special celebrations. They are able to use indigo as dye, as well as food. If you type in indigo recipes you will get varieties of well cooked, absolutely delicious dishes.

Animals that eat black racer snakes include birds of prey such as hawks, owls, and eagles, as well as larger snakes like king snakes and indigo snakes. Mammals like foxes, raccoons, and opossums may also prey on black racer snakes.

While lions are known to be carnivorous and primarily feed on large mammals, they are not commonly known to eat snakes. However, in some instances, lions have been observed preying on snakes when given the opportunity.

Copperhead snakes primarily eat small rodents such as mice and voles. They also consume insects, amphibians, and occasionally small birds or other reptiles. They are known to ambush their prey by lying in wait and striking quickly.

Northern Pine Snakes can live up to 20-25 years in captivity when provided with proper care, a suitable habitat, and a well-balanced diet. Regular veterinary check-ups and environmental enrichment can help ensure their longevity.

Desert kingsnakes are non-venomous snakes found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They are known for their distinct black and white banding pattern and are efficient hunters, preying on small mammals, birds, lizards, and insects. These snakes play an important role in controlling rodent populations in their habitats.

They prefer live mice but that is cruel. You can get frozen ones from the pet shop and thaw them out for them. Depending on the size of the snake really. If it is a small snake then they need pinkies which are baby mice, they also eat other snakes if they get the chance!

Yes, snakes do sleep, but they do not have eyelids to close like humans do. Instead, they enter a state of rest where their activity and metabolism slow down. Snakes may rest in hidden places or burrows during their sleeping periods.

The only snakes that have been known to attack a human, without provoction, are The water moccosin and the cobra. The only snakes that have been known to attack a human, without provoction, are the water moccosin and the cobra.

The English adder can kill a human. However, nobody has been killed (and recorded) by an adder in England for over 20 years. Note that the English adder is not a large snake (70 cm or so) and it's not terribly common. England like much of Europe is very close to civilization at every place (unlike the united states for example), so no matter where you got bit, you'd most likely be able to make it to a hospital for treatment. Most people recover with nausea, maybe some vomiting and bruising at the bite location. However, without treatment and if the adder pumps a lot of venom....and it's a larger one....it could kill a human. Note also that adders are not vicious....they generally try to avoid contact with anything that isn't prey. So, only if they are bothered or stepped on would you expect to be bitten.

So, to your question. If a dog or cat were bitten by an adder and didn't receive treatment, then yes, A dog of any size, is quite likely to die.

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-a type of threadsnake found on the island of Barbados on Aug 4th 2008, has been determined to be the smallest snake in the world. The snake averages 4 inches in length and is the width of a spaghetti strand - Unique to reptiles and snakes in particular, it produces only one egg at a time (which is half the size of its body.

Hog-nosed snakes are found in North and South America, with different species occupying different regions of these continents. They are typically found in open woodlands, sandy areas, grasslands, and agricultural fields. Some species prefer arid environments, while others thrive in more humid habitats.

Hognose snakes survive the winter by hibernating in underground burrows or crevices. During hibernation, their metabolic rate and activity levels decrease to conserve energy until warmer temperatures return. They rely on their body fat reserves to sustain them during this period of reduced activity.

Yes, crocodiles are known to eat snakes as part of their diet. Depending on the size and species of the crocodile, they may consume snakes along with other animals such as fish, birds, and mammals. Crocodiles have a diverse diet that varies based on their habitat and capabilities.

Worm snakes primarily feed on earthworms, but they may also consume other small invertebrates such as insects, slugs, and snails. They use their specialized teeth to grasp and swallow their prey whole.

Snakes have a transparent scale over their eye called a spectacle, which helps protect their eyes and keep them moist. They can still sleep even though they don't have eyelids because their eyes are protected by these scales.

There is a hypothesis as to why snakes do not have eyelids. Zoologists and scientists claim that the snakes evolved a transparent eyelid because it protects their eyes while they are burrowing. They would imply that snakes originally evolved on land and as burrowers.

Their are several types of snake venom..some attack the nervous system..some attack the muscles..some attack the respiratory....some attack blood cells.......venom comes from venom sacs that are located above the fangs which acts as a siringe.....because fangs arent solid they are actually hollow......hope I helped

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a species of snake capable of retracting its long, hinged fangs. These retractable fangs make it easier for the snake to handle its large prey and inject venom with precision.

The King Cobra is the only snake that builds its own nest as well guards the nest too.

yes they do i know this because i grew up on a mountain and snake catching was the main entertainment

Snakes are actually venomous not poisonous. Poison affects you if you drink it. Venom has to go through your bloodstream. You could drink a vial of venom and have very little affects however it is not advised.

Usually the venom in snakes is located in glands located in the head at the just behind the hinge of the jaws....thus leaving the body from the head back edible. Venom glands are usually in the head of the snake around the hinge of the jaw giving the head a triangular shape.....leaving the rest of the body if prepared properly for yum yum

A group of snakes is typically referred to as a "den" or a "bed."