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Snakes prey on rodents and insects. Many of these rodents and insects are harmful to food crops or carry disease which can affect humans, beneficial plants, and animals.Snakes have many uses to enviroinment .So killing snakes affects the enviroinment.

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Are snakes good or bad?

They are neither, they are an animal that has evolved to live on our planet and fulfil their place in the environment in which they live. Removing them or killing them will harm that environment as they are part of the natural ecosystem. Good and Bad are 'human' viewpoints which are not properly applied to the environment except to say that removing or killing snakes would be a BAD thing to do.


What is a small animal that kills venomous snakes?

Mongoose is a small animal known for killing venomous snakes like cobras due to their agility and speed. These mammals are resistant to snake venom and have specialized techniques for hunting and killing snakes.


Why shouldn't you kill snakes?

Not all snakes are poison, they are beneficial to the environment because they keep the rodent population down. snakes should only be killed if they provide a danger to humans. Such as a poisonous snakes living in a area where people pass frequently. If you have a non venomous snake living in your yard leave it there it will keep rodents away! venomous snakes have a large triangle head and crescent eyes like a cat. non venomous have a narrow diamond shape head and round eyes like dogs and humans. Don't try to kill a a dangerous snake yourself call animal control they will remove the snake for you.


What disadvantages do snakes have in their environment?

One of the disadvantages that snakes have in their environment is the temperature. It can be difficult for them to stay warm at times. Another is that they cannot always see enemies that are coming behind them.


What affects a moose in its environment?

Low branches

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Are snakes good or bad?

They are neither, they are an animal that has evolved to live on our planet and fulfil their place in the environment in which they live. Removing them or killing them will harm that environment as they are part of the natural ecosystem. Good and Bad are 'human' viewpoints which are not properly applied to the environment except to say that removing or killing snakes would be a BAD thing to do.


What do snakes use the poison for?

Killing prey.


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How does venom help snakes?

It aids them by killing their prey or enemy.


What has caused diamondback rattlesnake numbers to become threatened?

Wanton killing of rattlesnakes by those who are ignorant of the value of the snakes to the environment and habitat loss is causing numbers to decline in some areas.


How does acid rain affect-animals?

Acid rain affects animals by killing their environment and when in a form of metamorphism can change their appearance.Such as, frogs with missing legs or additional legs


Why are the affects of ozone depletion on the environment?

The affects of ozone depletion on environment are many. These affects are the ones that cause damage.


How are snakes different from frogs from their reaction to their environment?

Snakes eat frogs


What is a small animal that kills venomous snakes?

Mongoose is a small animal known for killing venomous snakes like cobras due to their agility and speed. These mammals are resistant to snake venom and have specialized techniques for hunting and killing snakes.