Snakes

Crawl

• To move quickly on one's feet.

• To move slowly by dragging one's body.

• To jump from one place to another.

• To run at a fast pace.

Squeeze

• To wrap around and press very tight.

• To release or let go of something.

• To gently touch or caress.

• To pull apart or separate.

Slither

• A type of dance move

• Another name for the sliding movement of the snake.

• A term for a quick run

• A method of swimming used by fish.

Cold blooded

• They can regulate their body temperature internally.

• They can't control body temperature and depend on the external temperature.

• They are always active regardless of the temperature.

• They thrive in cold environments only.

Peel

• To take away the covering of something.

• To add a layer to something.

• To mix ingredients together.

• To remove the core of a fruit.

Venom

• A type of snake

• Another name for poison.

• A medicinal substance

• A type of plant

Shed

• To drop or lose the skin.

• To cover or protect something.

• To gather or collect items.

• To create or build something.

Scales

• Soft skin coverings that allow for flexibility.

• Hard skin coverings that protect the bodies of snakes.

• Feathers that provide insulation and warmth.

• Fur that helps in camouflage.

Fork tongue

• A tongue that has the tip separated into 2 points like a fork.

• A tongue that is long and thin.

• A tongue that is covered in bumps.

• A tongue that is flat and wide.

Hinge

• A type of joint in a snake that allows them to open their mouth very wide.

• A mechanism used in doors to allow them to swing open and closed.

• A type of joint found in human knees that allows for bending.

• A part of a bicycle that connects the handlebars to the frame.