Snake Trivia
What covers snakes' bodies?
scales
What are snakes born out of?
most species hatch from eggs but some give live birth
What does "venomous" mean?
having venom
Which lays eggs - the mother snake or the father snake?
the mother snake
What are the special teeth in a snake's mouth that are used for biting prey and injecting venom?
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 soft compared to the harder bird eggs
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 where snakes' skin "falls off" in order for them to grow?
shedding
Name a venomous snake.
[multiple responses]
Snakes do not chew their food. What do they do?
they swallow it whole
What is the largest snake species?
the anaconda
ABout how long do snakes usually live? (5, 20, 30, 40, 60 years?)
about 20-30 years
Is snake bite from a black mamba lethal?
Yes.
How can snakes eat prey that is larger than their mouth?
their jaws are unhinged (come slightly apart and stretch)