Snakes have no external ears. They are mostly deaf to airborne sounds.

Snakes do not have eyelids. They do have an eye ‘spectacle’ which protect their eye.

Snakes have a very acute sense of smell and taste – they use their forked tongue to pick up scents.

Snakes do not hibernate but enter a state of reduced metabolic rate called brumation during cooler weather periods. Many snakes stop eating during winter and conserve energy by not moving around as much.

Snakes are elongated, legless reptiles belonging to the suborder Serpentes, with over 3,000 species found worldwide.

They have highly flexible bodies covered in scales, and their lack of limbs allows them to move in a unique serpentine motion.

Snakes are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.

They are found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, and aquatic environments.

Snakes exhibit diverse sizes, ranging from tiny thread snakes measuring just a few inches to massive pythons and anacondas reaching lengths of over 20 feet.

Most snakes are carnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey including rodents, birds, amphibians, insects, fish, and other reptiles.

They have specialized jaws that allow them to swallow prey whole, aided by flexible ligaments and the ability to unhinge their lower jaw.

Snakes use a combination of visual, chemical, and thermal cues to locate prey and navigate their environment.

Many snake species are venomous, possessing specialized glands that produce toxic saliva used for subduing prey or self-defense.

Snakes play important ecological roles as both predators and prey, contributing to ecosystem balance and biodiversity.

They are often misunderstood and feared by humans, leading to persecution and habitat destruction in some regions.

Snakes have unique adaptations for survival, including camouflaged coloration, specialized venom delivery systems, and the ability to shed their skin periodically.