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Amazing Facts About the Snake.

There are over 3000 kinds of snakes in the world. They are present in every continent except Antarctica.

1. Snakes cannot bite their food so in order to eat large prey, they will unhinge their jaw to swallow the food whole.

2. Snakes such as boas and anacondas suffocate their prey by squeezing it to death.

3. Because snakes have a slow metabolism rate, they don’t have to eat as often as other animals. The King Cobra can go months without having to eat.

4. Some snakes can breathe partially through their skin allowing them to dive deep underwater.

5. There are around 700 species of venomous snakes. The venom is used for self-defence and for killing prey.

6. Despite snakes often being feared, more people are killed by bees than snakes every year.

7. The Black Mamba is the fastest snake in the world and can move up to 12mph.

8. 70% of snake species lay eggs while the other 30% give birth to live young.

9. Snakes use their tongue to smell.

10. Rattlesnakes have a loud rattle on the end of their tail which they use if they feel threatened. Other snakes hiss when they are threatened.


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