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Random Facts About Snakes by tlaret24(m): 2:57pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Fact 1 - Definition: A limbless scaly elongate reptile; some which are are venom Fact 2 - Snakes are abundant in all warm countries and the majority are harmless to man. Fact 3 - Snakes range in size from the 10 cm thread snake to pythons and anacondas which grow up to 7.6 metres (25 ft) in length. Fact 4 - There are Venomous and Non-venomous snakes Fact 6 - A venomous snake will use venom primarily to kill and subdue prey, rather than for self-defense Fact 7 - Snakes are grouped within the suborder Serpentes Fact 8 - The largest snake is the reticulated python, which measures about 9 meters (30 ft) long Fact 9 - The heaviest snake is the anaconda, which measures about 7.5 meters (25 ft) long Fact 10 - The smallest snake is Leptotyphlops carlae, with a length of about 10 centimeters (4 in).[26] Most snakes are fairly small animals, approximately 3 feet in length.[27] Fact 11 - The smallest snake is the Leptotyphlops carlae, which is only about 10 centimeters (4 in) long Fact 12 - There are 3,100 known snake speciesFact 5 - Non-venomous snakes either swallow prey alive or kill by constriction. Fact 13 - The most famous types of snake (often because they fill us with terror) include the following: Anaconda Boa Constrictor Cobra Garter Snakes Vipers Python Rattlesnakes Sea Snakes and Water Sna Fact 14 - Their scales are made up of Keratin, the same thing that our fingernails are made from Fact 15 - Snakes have no outer ear but they do have an inner ear and are quite capable of hearing Fact 16 - A Snake can eat prey that is three times bigger than their mouths as they have tendons in the mouth that can stretch to this size Fact 17 - The most dangerous or venomous snakes found in the world are cobras, vipers, mambas, taipans, adders and rattlesnakes Fact 18 - Boas and pythons are non-venomous snakes Fact 19 - The fastest snake in the world is the Black Mamba Fact 20 - The deadly Taipan can kill up to 100 people with its venom Fact 21 - The King Cobra is characterized by its ability to expand the skin of its neck to form a hood when confronted Fact 22 - The San Francisco Garter snake, Eastern Indigo snake, the King Cobra and Dumeril’s Boa are Endangered species of snake Fact 23 - A reptile is defined as any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including the tortoise, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles and other extinct forms Fact 24 - Less than 2% of all snakes are considered harmful to humans. http://www.findfast.org/facts-about-snakes.htm 6 Likes
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Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Lilimax(f): 3:59pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Very educative. Thanks for sharing . 3 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by smeagolgollum(m): 4:00pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
(28)ssssssss.We Likess them Raw!! Raw we Likesess them!! 3 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by ouigy99(m): 4:01pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
25. Snakes look, smells and tastes like fish when used to prepare pepper-soup ! 3 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Nobody: 4:01pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
op, thanks for the info. That kinda adds to my dislike for snakes. There are folks that take snakes as pets. Not bad for them! But for me, i wont dare it. The story of the snake that swallowed a goat on Nl is still fresh in my mind. Snakes? Never!!! 4 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Djtm(m): 4:04pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Wow! Africa has poisonous snakes in abundance 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Hadeyeancah(m): 4:05pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
The most HATED and FEARFUL ANIMAL I fear it than any other creature(after woman) 18 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Lakayanah: 4:05pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
More pictures so that our nightmares would be complete. 9 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Lbrasi: 4:05pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
I hate Snakes. 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Nobody: 4:05pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
seun,and snake sha.i know this would make frontpage, fact:snake pepper soup is tasty,it tastes like fish..best served with palmwine. 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by WIZGUY69(m): 4:06pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Fact 20; the deadly taipan can kill hundred people with it's venom!! Snake and police are not ur friend!! 5 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by phillip001(m): 4:06pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
thinking.................................still thinking............................. |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by yuzedo: 4:06pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Fact 25: Noah FUCKUPPPP as e no kill the last two snakes on the ark!! 22 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by DonHummer(m): 4:07pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
i heard da black mamba can give abt 20 bites in a second... |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Krasid(m): 4:07pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
I hate snakes they are very dangerous.I don't care if they are dangerous or not,if i see one i will find my way. They are the main reason i hate reptiles. 2 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Nobody: 4:08pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Cool... I saw 1 anaconda on NAT.GEO.WILD dat measured 8m 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by abatajjvii: 4:08pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Snake snake snake. Ok ooooooo |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by luckgood(m): 4:09pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
WHICH KAIN SCARY THREAD BE DIZ!...I BEG :OP,WETIN YOU STUDY FOR SKOO SELF? 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by ifejilikja(m): 4:11pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
just had 1 for lunch, who cares |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by drsolob(m): 4:11pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
snake snake snake,i hate them with passion but they sweet when used for peper soup. |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by ugoezeik(m): 4:12pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
the snakes r really scary |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by RichesAD: 4:13pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
I hate dis set of animals 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by LabourParty(m): 4:15pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
I'm scared of snakes, in fact I don't mind facing a Lion. 3 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by bellaberry: 4:16pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Ewwwwww. I'm having goose bumps now. i hate snakes! 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by RichesAD: 4:18pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Relocate to the bush @ 1s |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by DJDOLA(m): 4:18pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
rubbish |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Cmoyor: 4:20pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Ayama |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Nobody: 4:20pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
@Op. Did you just say the majority are harmless to man Only Gawd knows how much hatred I have for this deadly animal. |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by funnyx(m): 4:27pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
I hate snakes! |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by OkikiOluwa1(m): 4:28pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Additional fact: I hate snakes. 1 Like |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by Lamasta(m): 4:29pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
I cannot even stand beside a DEAD snake not to talk of seeing them alive 2 Likes |
Re: Random Facts About Snakes by GoldCircle: 4:31pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Who's this chap putting up Okonjo iweala's picture everywhere on NL? He needs a ban! 2 Likes |
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