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Wild or captive snakes often scare people if they don't know some simple facts. With this free video series, learn more about snakes, such as how snakes crawl, how far snakes can strike and how long snake eggs incubate, from a reptile specialist.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Snakes crawl using two methods: horizontal undulation, which creates locomotion through side-to-side movement, and rectilinear progression, which allows them to walk on their ribcage. Identify how different types of snakes move with help in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
Snakes move in the water by using horizontal undulatory progression, which flattens their inner belly in order to glide through the water with ease. Learn about the benefits of moving in the water for snakes with this free video from a reptile specialist.
Snakes identify movement by using three primary senses, which include the sense of touch, smell and heat, and by using their Jacobson's Organ, snakes can judge the distance and direction of potential prey. Discover how a snake combines its senses to identify movement in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
Before a snake starts to shed its skin, their color becomes dull, and their eyes turn a bluish hue; then, a snake begins shedding its skin by rubbing a nose against something hard. Find out more about how snake skin rolls off the body during shedding with this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
The distance of a snake's strike depends on the type of snake and the snake's size; however, most experts agree that a snake can strike anywhere from half to two-thirds for their body length. Learn about possible situations that can make a snake strike farther with this free video from a reptile specialist.
Garter snakes, often called garden snakes, can have between seven to 87 babies. Identify garter snakes by learning their markings with this free video from a reptile specialist.
Wild snake feeding habits depend on the availability of food; however, a captive snake will generally eat either once a month or once a week. Learn the feeding habits of captive king snakes, rat snakes or boas with this free video from a reptile specialist.
Depending on the species of the snake, snake eyes can be black, colored, slit vertically or slit horizontally. Find out how these variations in snake's eyes can help them capture pray, in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
A snake goes through many transition stages in their life cycle, such as hatching from an egg, reaching sexual maturity and growing old. Learn how a neonate snake matures into an adult snake in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
A phylum is a classification system that scientist use to describe the animal kingdom, and a snake's phylum is classified under Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Reptilia, order Squamata and suborder Serpentes. Learn about classifying individual snake species in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
Snake eggs hatch at different times depending on their species; however, most snake eggs incubate for about 60 days. Identify snake eggs by their leathery, soft texture with the help of this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
Not all snakes hibernate, but most snakes that hibernate do so during the cold months of fall and winter. Learn how a snake prepares for hibernation by eating and recognizing temperature or daylight changes in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
A snake grows by shedding it skins, and depending on the age of the snake, the skin may be shed every week or once a year. Discover how a snake sheds its skin using its natural environment with this free video from a reptile specialist.
When keeping a snake in captivity, there are several different types of enclosures to use, such as aquariums and commercial housing units; however, make sure the snake's environmental needs are met before designing a snake habitat. Discover ways to make a snake habitat with this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
Snake's use their tongue to smell, which is used to sense movement, distance, prey and predators. Find out how the Jacobsen's organ is used to help a snake survive in this free video on snakes from a reptile specialist.
There are several misconceptions about snakes that make people fearful and wary of this unique animal. Though all snakes are carnivorous, they are rarely aggressive towards humans unless provoked or harmed. Of the thousands of snake species, a minority are venomous. Educating people about types of snakes and snake behavior preserves the species and creates a harmonious balance for human and reptile coexistence. In this free video series, take a moment to learn a little bit more about snake life cycles and behaviors. Cordell Jaques is a reptile specialist that has over ten years experience working in pet supply stores. Jaques talks about some interesting snake facts. Find out how a snake crawls. Also, learn about the process of shedding. Discover the feeding habits of wild and captive snakes. Curious how long it takes snake eggs to hatch? Find the answer to this and more in this free video series today!
Cordell Jaques Cordell Jaques has worked in the pet industry for about 10 years. He keeps over 20 various reptiles, frogs, fish, and invertebrates. Jaques not only has a love of reptiles, but cats and dogs as well. He currently works at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Michigan.dkdk
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