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SNAKES!

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  • Do snakes have ears on the outside of their head?
    No! They have internal ears. Their ears are on the inside of their head.
  • How do snakes smell?
    Snakes smell with their tongue.
  • Are snakes slimy?
    NO! They are covered with dry, hard scales.
  • Do snakes lay eggs or have live birth?
    BOTH! Most snake species lay eggs.
  • True or False: Snakes use legs to move
    FALSE! Snakes slither or slide on their belly
  • True or False: Snakes have flexible jaws which allow them to eat prey bigger than their head
    TRUE
  • Where do snakes live?
    Every continent besides Antarctica. (It's too cold there!)
  • What covers a snakes eyes?
    Clear scales
  • Why do snakes shed their skin?
    They grow out of it. The old skin is too dry and uncomfortable.
  • What kind of animal is a snake?
    Snakes are reptiles.
  • What do snakes eat?
    Other animals like mice and rats. They are carnivores.
  • True or False: Snakes chew their food with their teeth
    FALSE! They swallow it whole!
  • True or false: There are only 3 snake species
    FALSE! There are 2,700 different species of snake!