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Some snakes coil up then launch their selves towards the prey.  Others jump at lightning speed and strike.  They coil their bodies around the prey and hold tightly.  Then they start slowly eat it whole.

Snakes kill prey before they eat them.  Snakes kill by poisoning or squeezing the prey.  Some squeeze; this is called constricting.  Some poison prey; this is called venom.   Snakes like the Black mamba use venom and snakes like the anaconda … Continue reading →

Snakes have small, sharp teeth.  The teeth are slanted back so it can grip its prey.  Some have long teeth called fangs.  They are long, tube like teeth that inject venom.  Venom is a mix of toxins called neuortoxins and … Continue reading →

Snakes eat different food for where they live.  Some have a wider variety than others.  A snake has to make the most of a meal.  It only gets a meal once or twice a month.  Its body works at a … Continue reading →

Snakes have 5 senses like us; taste, smell, sight, touch, and sound.  They have no ears, but they have an ear-bone at the jaw.  It picks up the ground vibrations.  They do no have noses.  They smell with their tongue.  … Continue reading →

Snakes move fast for animals with no legs.  They can weave through branches, climb trees really high, swim through muddy waters, and glide through the air.  Snakes aren’t speedy.  Most move 2-3 miles per hour.  The fastest land snake is … Continue reading →