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With its rounded snout and upturned eyes, this species has a cute appearance that makes it an ideal beginner snake. 7. Rough Green Snake Snakes also require a lot of routine maintenance they must be fed live prey on a semi-regular basis and their tanks must be cleaned every few weeks. Most snakes are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. Since they rely on smell instead of sight to hunt or locate potential threats, night is a good time for them to be most active. 30. Don’t be afraid Solitary snakes will only entertain companions during mating. Males may engage in ritual combat or perform a courtship dance. Most females leave their eggs since young snakes can hunt on instinct soon after hatching. King cobras, pythons, and a few other species are the exceptions. They stay close to the nest to protect their eggs. 6. What is the purpose of scales on a snake’s body? Some snakes can even push the end of its windpipe out of its mouth to breath while swallowing large prey. 48. Tails act as pedal

These snakes are mainly active during the night and are masterful ambush predators, remaining motionless for long periods before striking ferociously at their prey. They mainly hunt rodents or small frogs that scurry into their path in the fields where they forage – these snakes are not interested in humans. Yet they account for more bites and deaths in India than any other species of snake. The Russell's viper is estimated to be responsible for as many as 43% of snake bites in India and is responsible for 30-40% of snake bites in Sri Lanka. Many people used to kill snakes on sight," he says. "But as we understand them better it could lead to fewer snakes being killed." Even better, if you live in a temperate zone and want to keep a snake as a pet, the Dekay’s brown snake might be worth considering. Lastly (but not least), snakes have some specific needs for living well that you should know about before making this important decision! 3. Long Lifespan But if we don't look after nature, nature can't look after us. We must act on scientific evidence, we must act together, and we must act now.This means that you have to plan to take care of your snake for a long time, which may not be possible for some people or families. The Brahminy Blind Snake, also known as a flowerpot snake, is the only known species of snake that is composed solely of females. Because of these they do not need males to mate. 33. The King Cobra

For example, in North America, it is legal to own a snake as a pet in all but New York City and Denver. In Europe, however, it is illegal to buy or keep venomous snakes and reptiles that are not native to the region. They are active during the day and like to live in burrows, so they are best suited for terrariums with lots of hiding spaces and an open top. For farmers like Tukaram Rao, knowing more about the snakes has helped to dispel much of the fear that surrounds them. If you live in an apartment building with many neighbors, for example, then it might be difficult for you to care for your snake properly. Snakes to Avoid as a Beginner Fonseka, Chathuranga Lakmal, et al. " Life Threatening Intracerebral Haemorrhage Following Saw-Scaled Viper ( Echis carinatus) Envenoming-Authenticated Case Report from Sri Lanka." BMC Emergency Medicine, vol. 13, 2013, pp. 5., doi:10.1186/1471-227X-13-5If the snake is not fed, it will stop shedding skin which can lead to sores on its body and mouth. A healthy snake will be active, so it’s important to feed it for the best results.