High Five Facts - Snakes Choca Esos Cinco - Serpientes

The video presents five surprising facts about snakes, highlighting their unique abilities and characteristics. Snakes use their tongues to smell, have hundreds of ribs, and are a diverse species with over 3600 types. They can move quickly despite lacking limbs, with the black mamba being the fastest. Additionally, snakes can survive for months without food by reducing their metabolism.

How do snakes primarily detect smells in their environment?

• Via their ears

• Using their tongue

• With their eyes

• Through their skin

What is the primary function of the numerous ribs in snakes?

• To aid in climbing

• To store fat

• To protect their organs

• To help them swim

Approximately how many species of snakes have been identified?

• Less than 1000

• Over 5000

• Around 2000

• More than 3600

Which snake is known for being the fastest in the world?

• King Cobra

• Black Mamba

• Rattlesnake

• Python

How long can some snakes survive without eating?

• Only a few weeks

• Up to 3 months

• More than a year

• About 6 months