RAIDEN ™ Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 It is one of the reptiles that is classified as a predator, and is characterized by a set of characteristics and features as follows: [1] It is considered cold-blooded, and needs to live in warm areas to balance its body temperature. They live in different habitats such as; Forests, swamps, grasslands, deserts, fresh and sometimes salt water. Snakes vary between venomous snakes and non-venomous snakes. It goes into a deep hibernation in the winter and is active at varying intervals in the summer Below is a table showing a group of differences between venomous and non-venomous snakes: [2] Poisonous snake : [1]The colors are vivid and bright. [2]Its head is long and triangular in shape, with the back part being wide. [3]It has a clearly pointed tail, but in some species it is flat or cylindrical [4]It has teeth that are uniform in shape and hardness, except for the large fangs that contain venom channels. [5]It has poisonous glands located in the upper jaw. [6]You have weak and undeveloped muscles. [7]It has two lungs, one of which is very small, and sometimes it only has one lung. -Example- Indian cobra snake. Non-venomous snakes [1]Soft, dull, not bright colours, such as sandy colour. [2]Its head is narrow and long. [3]It has a short, pointed tail, and in some species it disappears completely. [4]It has teeth that are uniform in shape and hardness. [5]They do not have poison glands. [6]You have a strong and developed muscular system. [7]It has lungs. -Example- Rat snake, wolf snake, and Indian snake. Snake body The shape of the snake's body is characterized by a set of characteristics as follows: [3] The snake's body is characterized by being cylindrical, elongated, with a tail directly attached to it. The shape of a snake's body expresses its level of activity. Slender species move a lot, while large and heavy species settle in one place, avoiding movement. The snake's body is characterized by containing a venom organ between its eyes and nostril. The snake's body becomes more rigid as it moves from one place to another, which helps it crawl long distances. Some species of snakes have a spiny tail, and some do not Cranial and sense organs The snake's head contains eyes and a mouth, but it does not have eyelids or ear openings. Snakes have a weak sense of sight, specifically the types of snakes that hide in burrows. Other species, such as the Asian grape snake, have sharp and strong vision like a microscope, as the lens of its eye moves left and right to focus. Snakes have infrared receptors located between the nostrils and eyes that enable them to sense radiant heat. The snake's head includes bones on both sides of the head under the skin that help it hear sounds with low frequencies. The snake's mouth contains a forked tongue capable of smelling. The limb of the snake's body that is attached to the ground is very sensitive and is able to sense danger or sense the approach of other animals to it. Skin The snake's body is covered with a skin full of rough scales, which enables it to climb trees and stay on some places it wants to reach, such as crawling on rough and hot surfaces, such as rocks and desert sand, meaning that its scales act as a protective shield, as these scales are composed of dead cells that protect the body's organs. Interior. Source:https://mawdoo3.com/معلومات_عن_الثعابين Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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