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Most snakes are not poisonous
 "SNAKE"
is an ancient word and comes from the Indo-European base sneg, meaning
"to creep"; it is also related to the word "snail,"
which has the same root. There are about 2,600 different kinds of
snakes. Of these, about 400 are poisonous. Snakes are not found in
Ireland, Newfoundland, New Zealand and many South Sea islands.
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There are tiny as well as very large snakes. The ground snake is
about 5 inches long, while a python can grow to be 30 feet in length and
weigh 200 pounds.
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Snakes eat only when they are hungry. This can be once every 3-4
days or the interval may be even longer weeks or months. Zoo snakes,
because they dont move much, may eat just one or two times a year!
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Snakes can be found at higher elevations than lizards. They also
adapt to a much wider range of environmental conditions.
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Snakes are very helpful. The small ones eat harmful bugs and
insects. The big ones eat rats, mice, gophers, and animals that destroy
crops. Good farmers and gardeners know how helpful most snakes are and
are happy to have them around. All snakes except those that threaten
people should be kept safe from harm. They are part of the chain of
living things as we are!
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Snake venom is used to make anti-venom serum the only real
cure for snakebites. It is also used in medicine, as it contains many
useful enzymes, proteins and toxins. Russells Viper Venom is a coagulant
and is used to control bleeding, while Cobra venom is used to control
cancer and relieve pain.
Compiled by Gaurav
Sood
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