Almost all snakes are covered in scales and as reptiles, they’re cold blooded and must regulate their body temperature externally. Scales serve several purposes: They trap moisture in arid climates and reduce friction as the snake moves. There have been several species of snakes discovered that are mostly scaleless, but even those have scales on their bellies. How snakes hunt Silva, Anjana, et al. " Neuromuscular Effects of Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) Envenoming in Sri Lanka." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, vol. 10, no. 2, 2016, pp. e0004368., doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0004368 Another South Asian native, the reticulated python ( Malayopython reticulatus) — decorated with a pattern of repeating diamond shapes that give it its name — is widely recognized as the longest snake on Earth today. One account from 1912 claims that a captured python measured 32.8 feet (10 m ) long — the length of a typical school bus — though this figure is difficult to verify. Fer-de-lance venom is also an anticoagulant (a substance that hinders blood clotting), a bite from this snake can cause a person to hemorrhage.

Saw-scaled vipers start "sizzling" by rubbing together special serrated scales when threatened. (Image credit: kristianbell via Getty Images) They spend almost all their time underground in ant and termite nests and live under logs, moist leaves, and stones. Look for them in suburban and even urban gardens and moist forests.This species is arboreal, so it usually lives in forest edge habitats such as parklands, rural agricultural areas, and wooded residential areas. It’s also a diurnal snake, so the best place to find one is sunbathing or hunting during the day. They eat small nesting birds, lizards, and tree frogs. Snakes are thought to have evolved from terrestrial lizards as early as the Middle Jurassic Epoch (174.1 million to 163.5 million years ago). The oldest known fossil snake, Eophis underwoodi, was a small snake that lived in southern England about 167 million years ago. Snakes and humans Although it’s non-venomous, its bite can cause pain and inflammation. A mild pain medication or anti-inflammatory drug will help, but it’s best to avoid a bite from this species! Their coloring is yellow, tan, or brown, with three vertical series of dark brown spots along the length of the body. Allen, George E., et al. " Clinical Effects and Antivenom Dosing in Brown Snake (Pseudonaja spp.) Envenoming - Australian Snakebite Project (ASP-14)." PLOS ONE, vol. 7, no. 12, 2012, pp. e53188., doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0053188

A banded sea snake (Laticauda colubrina). Palaeophis colossaeus (not pictured) was a sea snake that could reach over 39 feet long. (Image credit: Matteo Colombo/Getty Images) The Reticulated python is an ambush predator. It waits until the prey gets within striking distance, seizes it, and then constricts until the prey’s heartbeat stops. Its usual diet includes mammals and birds, but this species will snatch pets such as cats and dogs if they come across them. To first understand what snakes are venomous let’s dive into what venomous means. According to the National Institute of Health, “Animal venoms are complex chemical mixtures that typically contain hundreds of proteins and non-proteinaceous compounds, resulting in a potent weapon for prey immobilization and predator deterrence.” Look for this GIGANTIC species in woodlands, rainforests, and grasslands. It can also be found near rivers and lakes, as it is an excellent swimmer.Moving forward to the future, we now have a myriad of superb io games with advanced gameplay and super graphics. These games build greatly upon the core elements of Snake. One such game is Snake.io - a true OG in the snake game genre. Then you have Cubes 2048, which cleverly combines 2048 with Snake. There are roughly a hundred snake species listed by the IUCN Red List as endangered, typically due to habitat loss from development.