I WONDER - How Do Snakes Smell?

Snakes use their tongues to smell their environment. They stick their tongues out to gather scent particles, which are then transferred to the Jacobson's or vomeronasal organ located at the roof of their mouth. This organ helps them process the smells collected by their tongues.

Why do snakes often stick their tongues out?

• To cool themselves

• To taste the air

• To communicate with other snakes

• To smell their surroundings

What role does the tongue play in a snake's sense of smell?

• It captures sound waves

• It helps in tasting food

• It detects light

• It transfers smell to a special organ

Where is the Jacobson's organ located in a snake?

• At the tip of the tongue

• At the roof of the mouth

• In the tail

• In the eyes

What is another name for the Jacobson's organ?

• Vomeronasal organ

• Lateral line

• Pit organ

• Olfactory bulb

How does the smell reach the Jacobson's organ?

• From the tongue to the organ

• Via the snake's eyes

• Through the snake's skin

• Directly from the air