6 Intriguing Facts About Snakes 

Charles Strawn

Snakes Species 

1

There are over 3,700 species of snakes, ranging from the tiny thread snake to the massive reticulated python. 

Snakes Smell With Their Tongues 

2

Snakes flick their tongues to collect scent particles, helping them track prey and navigate their environment. 

They Hear With Their Jaw 

3

Lacking external ears, snakes sense vibrations through their jawbones, allowing them to 'hear' ground movements. 

They Are Solar-Powered 

4

As ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, snakes rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. 

They Don't Have Eyelids 

5

Instead of eyelids, snakes use a membrane called the 'brille' to protect their eyes and allow them to sleep with open eyes. 

Not All Snakes Lay Eggs 

6

Some species, like the boa constrictor, give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. 

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