Snake Trivia
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What coves snakes' bodies?
scales
What are snakes born out of?
most species hatch from eggs
What does "venomous" mean?
having poison
Which lays eggs - the mother snake or the father snake?
the mother snake
What are the special teeth in a snake's mouth called for biting prey?
fangs
How do snakes escape from their shell?
they bite through it with their teeth
How does the venom enter the body of a victim?
through the teeth (fangs)
What animals hunt snakes?
eagles, hawks, honey badgers, mongoose, etc
Snakes are carnivores. What does that mean?
they feed on meat
How is a snake egg different from bird eggs?
they are long, leathery, and softer
What can doctors give to help people bitten by a venomous snake?
What does it mean when snakes "constrict" their prey?
it means they tightly twist their body around the prey, suffocating it
Antarctica
What is the process called by which snakes "change" their skin?
shedding
Name a venomous snake.
[multiple responses]
Snakes do not chew their food. What do they do?
they swallow it whole
the anaconda
ABout how long do snakes usually live? (5, 20, 30, 40, 60 years?)
about 20-30 years
A snake bite from a black mamba is lethal. What does that mean?
the poison could kill a person
How can snakes eat prey that is larger than their mouth?
their jaws can dislocate (come slightly apart and stretch)