Interesting facts about snakes , Snake Facts in English

Not all species of snakes lay eggs, about 30 percent of these species lay eggs. Know some more interesting facts about snakes.

Interesting facts about snakes in English

1. Snakes do not have eyelids.

2.There are about 3,400 species of snakes in the world, out of which only 600 are poisonous. Of those 600 venomous snakes, only 200 pose a serious threat to humans.

3.The skin of snakes is smooth and dry. It changes its skin several times a year.

4.Snakes are carnivorous. They cannot bite and eat their prey. Therefore it swallows its prey alive.

5.The jaws of snakes are very flexible. It can easily swallow even larger sized creatures with its mouth.

 Snake Facts in English

6.Snakes are found on every continent of the world except Antarctica.

7.The world’s longest snake is Python reticulatus, its length can exceed 8.7 meters (28 feet). It is considered to be the longest snake in the world.

8.Anaconda’s length is up to 5 meters (16 feet). It is one of the largest snakes found in South America. Its weight can be up to 250 kg, it is considered to be the heaviest snake.

9.Anacondas are not poisonous, they catch their prey and swallow it. They hunt big animals.

10.Water-dwelling and some sea snakes can breathe partially through their skin. Which helps them to stay in water for a long time.

11Some venomous snake species, such as the cobra and black mamba, use venom to hunt and kill their prey.

Interesting facts about snakes , Snake Facts in English

12.Many rare cases of snakes having more than one head have been observed. In snakes with more than one head, the heads may fight among themselves for food.

13.Black Mamba is one of the most poisonous snakes in the world. If not treated within about 45 minutes of a black mamba bite, the person dies.

14.Snake Island is an island in Brazil. It is known for snakes. This is the place with the most number of snakes in the world. In terms of area, there is one snake for every 11 square feet.

Here are some interesting facts about snakes: 

• Snakes are not aggressive
• Snakes are mostly solitary animals
• Snakes have evolved to smell with their tongue and Jacobson’s organ
• Snakes can hear, but not as well as humans
• Snakes have inner ears that can pick up vibrations and low-frequency sounds
• Only about 70% of snakes lay eggs
• Snakes that live in colder regions give live birth because the eggs will not survive in that weather
• The Reticulated Python is the world’s longest snake and is among the three heaviest snakes
• The Reticulated Python is an excellent swimmer and has been reported far out at sea

Here are some other interesting facts about snakes: 

• Snakes have a variety of odd but clever body designs and adaptations
• Snakes are not aggressive
• Snakes are mostly solitary animals
• Snakes do not hibernate but enter a state of reduced metabolic rate called Brumation during cooler weather periods
• Snakes have nostrils, but they don’t use them to smell
• Snakes have excellent smell and has also been described as “smelling in stereo”

7 cool facts about snakes