Snakes

Snakes are reptiles. They live all over the world except in Antarctica. The could weigh up to 223 kilograms. Their length is 4cm-9m long. Snakes have a scaled body that helps it to slither along sand or along the trees. They also have two fangs and some teeth located in the mouth. Some snakes have heat pits to cool them down. They have two big, round eyes. Snakes are different sizes and shapes. They don’t have any legs for walking, they just slither. They eat rats, birds, cattle, bats, rainforest animals, humans, crocodilians and many more. Snakes are omnivores. That means they eat plants and meat. Animals that prey on snakes are humans, eagles and mongooses. Do you know snakes also live in the ocean?