snakes 150

snake species & origins

snakes shedding

Snakes shed their skin and usually about 2 weeks before it happens pockets of lymph develop between the new and old skins

snake lungs

Most species have only 1 lung (left)

how do snakes use their tongue

Use tongue to explore environment (heat and scents)

snake housing

Most require an aquarium or terrarium

There should be a water bowl large enough for the snake to crawl in and soak

snake preferred temp & what happens if it is too low

they are ectotherms and like temperatures over 80 F

Feeding activity decreases when snakes get too cold

snake diets

Most snakes are carnivorous

The nutrition of the prey animals is important for the nutrition of the snake

Some snakes will only eat live prey

Snakes that do not need to feed will often not defend themselves, so if a live rodent is present, it will often gnaw on the snake