Fact 1
The oldest snake fossils have been dated at more than 140-160 million years old. That means snakes slithered the earth next to Dinosaurs.
Fact 2
Although snakes have nostrils, they also rely on their tongue to help track prey. Their forked tongues collect airborne particles and send scent signals to the brain through the vomeronasal organ.
Although snakes have nostrils, they also rely on their tongue to help track prey. Their forked tongues collect airborne particles and send scent signals to the brain through the vomeronasal organ.
Fact 4
Snakes are not slimy. Their scales are dry and smooth to the touch.
Fact 5
Snakes do not have eyelids. Instead, their eyes are covered with a thin protective membrane that sheds and regrows with their skin.
Snakes do not have eyelids. Instead, their eyes are covered with a thin protective membrane that sheds and regrows with their skin.
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