Snakes species are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are present in countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Here are countries where snakes found -
🐍Australia is home to some of the world's most venomous snakes.
🐍India is known for cobras, vipers, pythons.
🐍Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, rich in snake species.
🐍United States hosts rattlesnakes, copperheads, and more
🐍Indonesia there are many tropical snakes, pythons, cobras
Some of Facts of Snakes are
1. Snakes are carnivores, large snakes consume, rodents, birds, deer, small snakes eat insects, frogs, lizards
2. Snakes don't chew, they swallow their prey whole, snakes like pythons squeeze their prey, while venomous ones inject toxins
3. Snakes cannot blink, they have a protective eye scale, they can stretch their jaws to consume prey larger than their heads.
4. Snakes molt their skin several times a year as they grow.
5. Snake rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.
Snake Parks, Zoos
🐍Snake Park India are in Chennai, Pune have famous snake parks
🐍Reptile Gardens USA, South Dakota houses a large collection of snakes
🐍Crocodile Park Thailand features snake handling shows.
🐍Serpentarium Costa Rica houses venomous and non-venomous species.
🐍Everglades USA is home to pythons and native snake species.
🐍Amazon Rainforest South America found Anaconda sightings
🐍Australia is home to some of the world's deadliest snakes
Snakes Species
1. King Cobra🐍🐍
King Cobra are found in Tropical Rainforests, India. They are primarily feeds on other snakes even venomous ones eats lizards, birds, rodents. The longest venomous snake in the world up to 18 feet they are known for its hood when threatened and can deliver a neurotoxic venom that paralyzes prey
2. Python 🐍🐍
Python are found in South East Asia Forest, they are non-venomous constrictors that eat mammals, birds, reptiles and can consume prey as large as deer, they swallow prey whole using flexible jaws and can go months without eating after a large meal, they are excellent swimmers and climbers.
3. Rattlesnake🐍🐍
Rattlesnake are found in Sahara Desert, Mojave Desert, Arabian Desert. They are small mammals, birds, reptiles. They uses heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey. They are famous for its rattling tail which warns predators. They delivers hemotoxic venom to immobilize prey.
4. Green Anaconda🐍🐍
Green Anaconda are found in Amazon Basin, Southeast Asia, Central Africa, they are carnivorous, feeding on fish, birds, mammals, and even caimans. They are one of the heaviest snakes in the world. They are non-venomous uses constriction to subdue prey. They prefers aquatic habitats like swamps and rivers.
5. Coral Snake🐍🐍
Coral snake found in North America, Southeast Asia, South America. They eats
other snakes, lizards, and amphibians. They are known for its vibrant red, yellow,
and black bands. They are highly venomous but shy; rarely bites humans there Garter Snake are found in cities and suburbs worldwide. They feeds on amphibians, earthworms, fish, small rodents and are found in various habitats, including gardens and forests. They are mildly venomous, but harmless to humans
7. Black Mamba🐍🐍
Black Mamba are found in African Savannas, Indian Subcontinent, South American Pampas. They preys on birds, small mammals, reptiles and are one of the fastest snakes, reaching speeds of 12 mph. They are highly venomous, with a neurotoxin that acts quickly and are known for its aggressive defense when cornered.
8. Sea Snakes🐍🐍
Sea Snakes found in Indian Ocean, Pacific Islands, Australian coasts. They primarily feed on fish and eels. They are fully adapted to aquatic life some cannot survive on land. They are extremely venomous but rarely bite humans. They use specialized lungs to stay underwater for extended periods.