Snake Basics
What kind of animal is a snake?
Reptile
What body part does a snake use to flick through the air?
It's tongue
What do most snakes eat: plants or animals?
Animals
Is a worm a snake?
No
What is the largest snake in the world by weight?
Anaconda
How many legs does a snake have?
Zero
What special organ helps some snakes detect heat from animals?
Heat-sensing pits
Do snakes chew their food?
No, swallow whole!
Is a legless lizard a snake?
No
What is the longest venomous snake in the world?
King Cobra
What covers a snakes body?
scales
How can a snake move if it doesn’t have legs?
It uses its muscles and scales to push against surfaces.
What do snakes use to grab and hold prey?
Their teeth
Is an eel a snake?
No. it is a fish
What is the most venomous snake in the world?
Inland Taipan.
What do snakes use to smell and taste the air?
Tongue
What can some snakes do to scare predators by making a loud sound with their tail?
Rattle their tail
What might a snake eat if it catches a mouse?
Swallows Whole
Is a cobra a snake?
Yes
What snake can eat a rattlesnake?
California king snake.
Are snakes warm or cold-blooded?
Cold Blooded
What amazing thing can a snake do with its jaws when swallowing something large?
Its jaws can stretch/expand to swallow large prey.
Why don’t snakes need to chew their food?
Their digestive system breaks down the food after they swallow it whole.
Is a sea snake a snake?
Yes
What is one reason snakes are important to ecosystems?
They help control populations of other animals, such as rodents.