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No, it does not because it will bleed to death. As with other vertebrates, a snake's brain needs to have blood pumped through it by the heart. If the head its removed from the blood supply, the brain can no longer function.
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How long can a snake survive without a body is it possible to extend its life by giving it nutritions?
The snake can live up to one or two weeks without its body because it has enough energy to survive with only its brain.
Can the grasshopper live without a head?
No you can't live without a head.
Will a snake live if its tail is cut off?
it won't live at all! is just not true !! Fact is they will live and they will bite. I cut a snake in half and then killed it the next day. I cut over 2 foot of it off and then the next day it out of its hole and back in the yard. If you want to make sure a snake is going to die cut the head off of the body. be careful it will still try to bite you and it can if you are not careful. For how long it will live I'm not really sure but I can tell you at least a day or more.
How long can you live without head?
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What can live 9 days without its head?
Cockroaches.
Can animals live without their head?
Grasshoppers or a bug like it can live without a head for about a week.
Can a tiger snake live without its head?
No. A snake will die if its head is remove, as will any other vertebrate.
Can you walk if your head has been cut off?
Without the head the body cannot live. Have you ever seen when a snakes head is cut from its body and the body twitches some? That is the nerves of the snake. Same principle with humans I believe.
Does a dog head live without its body?
no a dog cannot live without it head
What Snake has a banded body and black head?
It sounds like a king snake, they are harmless. I cant tell you what kind it is because it depends on were you live.
How long can a garter snake live without a head?
A few seconds, perhaps, minutes at the very most. A snake's head contains its brain, which controls vital functions such as breathing and heartbeat.
How long can a snake survive without a body is it possible to extend its life by giving it nutritions?
The snake can live up to one or two weeks without its body because it has enough energy to survive with only its brain.
Can the grasshopper live without a head?
No you can't live without a head.
Why can't a human live without a head?
Because there is no central nerve system to control the body(the brain).
How do people without a head live?
Using mystical powers! Actually, they cannot live without a head.
What is the most important part of a monkeys body?
All parts of a living animal body are important. However, most animals can not live without a head.
Can human cells live from birth to death of an old person?
only for a little while,like a head without a body
