Snakes are one of those selected organisms living on this Earth that exists here from the Dinosaur era. In such a long time, we have learned many things about snakes. But, the snake world still looks mysterious to us. Today we will tell you some interesting facts about snakes which will surprise you.
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- The existence of snakes on this earth is 130 million years, that is, from the time of Dinosaur.
- More than 2500 species of snakes are found in the world; about 20% of these species are poisonous.
- Snakes cannot be found in two small countries of the world in New Zealand, Iceland and Antarctica.
- In India, about 300 species of snakes are found, 50 of which are poisonous.
- Every year 100,000 people die by snakes bite.
- Every year in India about 2.50 lakh people are prone to snake bites, of which about 50000 people die, whereas the official figure is only 20 thousand.
- The longest snake is "Python Reticulatus" which can be up to 30 feet long.
- Snakes do not chew anything, but they swallow directly. Snakes also eat frogs, lizards, birds, thieves and even small snakes from them. The snakes of Africa can swallow the small cow. According to National Geographic, snakes can swallow 70 to 100 percent of the biggest prey in one go.
- Some sea snakes can breathe partially through their skin, allowing for longer dives underwater.
- Some species of snake, such as cobras and black mambas, use venom to hunt and kill their prey
- Snakes shed their skin a number of times a year in a process that usually lasts a few days.
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