7 Intriguing Facts About Snakes
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Snakes are limbless and scaly reptiles characterised by long and flexible bodies.
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They lack eyelids and external ears but can "smell" with their forked tongues.
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Instead of eyelids, they have a transparent, protective layer called a "spectacle" that covers and protects their eyes.
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While snakes lack external ears, they can detect low-frequency vibrations through their jawbones and the ground.
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A snake's lower jaw can unhinge, allowing it to swallow prey that is much larger than its head.
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Snakes use five main ways to move, including the "serpentine" S-shaped curves and "concertina" movement.
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They shed their skin multiple times a year to grow and to get rid of parasites like ticks.
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Not all snakes lay eggs; some, like boas, give birth to live young, while the majority of species are oviparous (egg-laying).
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