Snakes
Slithery, scaly, and super flexible!
A legless reptile with a long, slender body that moves by slithering.
What makes them this type?
- No legs or feet
- Scales cover their skin
- They eat animals whole
- Special heat-sensing pits
- Can squeeze through tiny spaces
Examples
Cobra Known for spreading neck skin when threatened
Boa Constrictor Wraps around prey and squeezes tight
Garter Snake Often striped with yellow or red patterns
Viper Has venom that helps catch food
Python One of the longest snakes in the world
Motion Notes (for Animation & Drawing)
- Move by contracting muscles in waves
- Can go very slowly or quickly
- Use 'undulation' to propel forward
Learn More
Long and narrow body shape
Specialized skull for eating prey whole
Fun Facts
- Some snakes can live up to 30 years in the wild!
- Snakes have no external ears or eyelids
- Venom is made from special proteins in their saliva