In this clearly written study of snakes around the world, kids will find out where snakes live, how they use their senses, how they move and much more. Easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations meet the research needs of young children and satisfy their curiosity about these fascinating and often misunderstood reptiles.
How do snakes grow?
Snakes old skin can come off. It comes off because they grow. A snake rubs his skin in the dirt. This makes his skin fall off.
A snake can be 20 feet long.
King cobras live in forests. Other snakes live in rocks, rivers, water, grasslands, caves, and holes. Some desert snakes live under the sand.
Snakes can live in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, Australia and South America.
How do snakes have babies?
Some snake babies come from Mom’s body. Some snake babies come from eggs.
When I was little my mom took care of me, but snake babies take care of themselves.
What do snakes eat?
Snakes can eat rats . Some snakes eat snakes.
How do snakes hunt and kill their prey?
Some snakes are poisonous. The poison makes the prey not able to move. One drop of King Cobra poison can kill 20 people.
A python grabs and squeezes his prey. When a python is done wrapping it, he opens his mouth and he swallows it.
How do snakes move?
Snakes have no legs. They can slither.
Snakes can climb in trees.
