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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 is the scientific name for a grass snake?
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Opheodrys
Scientific name: Opheodrys aestivus
Who strangled two snakes that attacked him his brother in their cradle?
Hercules strangled two snakes that attacked him and his brother, Iphicles, in their cradle as infants. This was one of his early feats that demonstrated his great strength and bravery.
Yes, pit vipers are carnivores. They primarily feed on small mammals, birds, amphibians, and sometimes other reptiles. They use their venom to incapacitate their prey before consuming it.
Does snakes use there tongues?
yes snakes use their tongue to taste air.
it is processed in Jacobson's organ on the roof of it's mouth.
The primary use of a snake's tongue is smell and taste, using a flicking motion the tongue grabs particles from the air and runs them across the roof of its mouth, a sensory gland then translates the particles to smell and even taste. The primary use of a snake's tongue is smell and taste, using a flicking motion the tongue grabs particles from the air and runs them across the roof of its mouth, a sensory gland then translates the particles to smell and even taste.
Worlds largest snake name size?
The world's largest snake is the reticulated python, which can grow up to 30 feet in length. It is found in Southeast Asia and is known for its impressive size and slender body.
Is a black mamba snake an omnivore?
No, the black mamba snake is not an omnivore. It is a carnivorous snake that primarily preys on small mammals, birds, and sometimes other snakes.
Do rattlesnakes live in africa?
Rattlesnakes live only in North and South America, including some islands in the Caribbean Sea. When I typed in where do rattlenakes live, i got the answer on every continent except Antartica. Now this answer says only North and South America. Which answer is the right answer please.
What is anti snake venom serum?
Basically, they take venom from snakes and inject tiny quantities into horses or sheep, which makes the animal immune. They take small amounts of the horse's blood, remove the blood cells, and inject the rest in order to counter the snake venom.
Let's denote the number of snakes as "S" and the number of elephants as "E". Since there are a total of 11 animals in stock, we know that S + E = 11. Given that the total number of legs is 12, snakes have no legs and elephants have 4 legs each. Thus, 4E = 12. Solving the system of equations, we find S = 11 - E = 11 - (12/4) = 11 - 3 = 8.Therefore, there are 8 snakes in stock.
they are carnivores. they have been known even to attack aligators
Why do you measure snakes in inches?
because they have no feet if you are looking for a riddle this might help if you are not i dont know a scientist answer.
becaus feet are too big and the next biggest thing is an inch
The size of a frog varies by species age and gender, my pet frog is a couple weeks old, female and only an inch and a half, so this question is too vague to answer correctly.
There are many different species of frogs, and different species come in different sizes. Even within a single species, not all individuals are of the same length. However, a typical size for a frog would be about six inches.
30 cm
What omnivore will eat a snake?
There are a few omnivores that will eat snakes such as humans. In extreme cases even bears will eat snakes.
Corn eats: nothing
microorgansim eats: everything dead
caterpillar eats: corn
mouse eats: corn, caterpillar
deer eats: corn
crow eats: corn, caterpillar (maybe snake, not sure)
squirrel eats: corn
cougar eats: mouse, deer, crow, squirrel, snake
snake eats: squirrel, mouse
How can venomous snakes live with their venom?
Venomous snakes have specific adaptations that allow them to produce and store venom without harming themselves. They have evolved specialized venom glands that produce the venom and fangs or other specialized structures to deliver it. Their bodies have developed immunity to the toxic effects of their own venom.
How the lynx population size changes when the hare population increases?
When the snowshoe rabbits become scarce, the lynx population is low as well. This is because the Snowshoe rabbit is the main prey of the Canada lynx. This explains that some lynx starve to death when they cannot eat the Snowshoe hare. Also, when female lynx are in a bad condition because they are starved, some cannot breed. In conclusion, whenever the Snowshoe rabbit's population decreased, the Lynx population was low also.
What is a black snake with yellow dots?
I don't know, but I saw one yesterday like that, Jet black with 3 yellow dot pattern, then a white dot then the 3 yellow dot pattern, doing this along the mid section nearly the full length of the approx. 4 foot long body.. near Dunlap, Tn...
What is the most venamous snake in the world?
No do not retard my answer is correct the king cobra (ophiophagus Hannah) is far less toxic than D.polyleps, although due to size it has more toxin.
My origninal answer is this and i ask that you leave it since you obviously know nothing on the subject. I have worked with D.polylepis and O.Hannah so need to know this information for my and my collegues safety.
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No snake is poisonous, they are Venomous, which means their toxin is Injected rather than ingested.
The black mamba is not the most venomous snake By LD50(the most common method of mesuring potancy) count either, the Inland Taipan Oxyuranus microlepidotus is regarded as the most toxic, although due to human population and aggression the Black Mamba (dendroaspis polylepis) Kills more people each year. Infact no deaths have been attributed to O.microlepidotus since records began
I believe the taipan is on drop for drop of venom the dealiest snake in the world. It is only found in Australia.
Allow me to throw in two cents worth, according to the most recent (2010) LD50 conclusions, the most poisonous snakes are as follows:
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(If bitten and venom is injected)
The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, some consider the Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) an/or the Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) to be the most toxic, however, with recent and more accurate studies 2010 prove the Belcheri has a 100 times more toxic venom then the two above or any other snake on earth.
It has a paddle-like tail, breathes air and can hold it's breath up to 8 hours, a few milligrams of venom can kill over a thousand people.
It's habitat has a wide range in the South Pacific.
Excluding the Belcher's Sea Snake the next most venomous snakes on earth according to their venom rating are:
2- Inland Tiapan (Oxyuranus Microlepidotus).
3- Common Indian Krait (Bungarus Caeruleus).
4- Philippine Cobra (Naja Philippinensis).
5- King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hanna).
6- Russell's Viper (Vipera Russellii).
7- Black Mamba (Dendroaspis Polylepis).
8- Yellow Jawed Tommygoff (Bothrops Asper).
9- Multibanded krait (Bungarus Multicinctus).
10- Tigar Snake (Notechis Scutatus).
11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).
Do Owl decoys to detour snakes?
No, owl decoys are not effective in deterring snakes. Snakes do not perceive decoys as threats, and their natural predators are usually mammals or birds. To deter snakes, it is best to use physical barriers or professional snake repellents.
python
in fact some pythons have been known to grow to almost 40 feet
they grow to the food source so the more food there is the bigger they grow.
Does the chemical lye burn snakes?
Yes, lye is caustic soda, or sodium hydroxide. It burns tissue and causes permanent injury to snakes, humans and pets. If used as a snake repellent, use sparingly. It is better to eliminate things snakes like. They need to eat rodents so control rodents, you will control snakes. The need cool places in hot weather and warm places in cool weather. 50 degrees is the temperature where snakes either go torpid, or seek warmth. Above 50 they have to go out and eat. They seek food with temperature sensing. So the body heat of mammals is also a key temperature. If it is above 95 the snake cannot "see" it's food as well. So temperature is important to snakes. Eliminating places they can use to control their body weight or seek food is the best snake repellant.
No, grass snakes are not herbivores. They are carnivorous and primarily eat small animals such as amphibians, fish, insects, and small mammals.
Is the green snake of SE Asia poisonous?
Yes, many green snakes in Southeast Asia are venomous. One example is the green pit viper, which is known for its potent venom. It's important to exercise caution and avoid handling any snake in the wild, unless you are trained to do so.
What is the largest snake in world?
Precise specifics, figures and claims have long been debated, with some saying, "Lo ... here!" and others, "Lo ... there!" but as a general 'ball park':
Both the Anaconda and the Reticulated python can grow over 25 feet in length.
However, more specifically, if with biggest you mean, 'the longest', it is the Reticulated Python which can grow 30 ft long, or even more. If by "biggest" you mean the heaviest/largest, it is the green anaconda which can weigh 250 kilos.
Answer 2The Green Anaconda is the heaviest snake in the world, with the largest reputable find measuring 25 feet long and weighing 500 pounds. Reticulated Pythons can be longer than anacondas but do not have nearly the mass. The largest reputable Reticulated Python was over 33 feet long, but only weighed about 335 pounds.
The Reticulated Python is the longest, the Green Anaconda is the heaviest.
