Here is an essay on snakes. Snakes are a very specialised group of Reptiles under order Ophidia. Nearly 3,000 species of snakes are now found in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world. Out of these about 300 are Poisonous and others are Non-Poisonous. WHO has estimated that thirty to forty thousand people die […]
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Structure of Snakes–Discussed! | Reptiles
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In this article we will discuss about the structure of snakes. Due to fossorial adaptation, snakes show many peculiar features (Fig. 8.20). External Features: (i) The body of snakes is extremely elongated and cylindrical. (ii) The limbs are absent, except in certain genera where traces of posterior limbs are present at the base of the […]
Difference between Poisonous Snakes and Non-Poisonous Snakes | Reptiles
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The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between poisonous snakes and non-poisonous snakes. Difference # Non-Poisonous Snakes: 1. Colour: Usually not brightly coloured, but pythons, common sand boa, red sand boa, anaconda, wart snakes (Acrochordus granulatus), etc. are brightly coloured. 2. Shape of head: Head is usually narrow and elongated. 3. Neck: No […]
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