Snakes: Diversity, Adaptations, and Life Cycle

Snakes are diverse reptiles found globally, except Antarctica, inhabiting various environments. They evolved from lizards over 100 million years ago. Snakes have unique physical traits, such as dry scales and no limbs, relying on muscle contractions for movement. They are carnivorous, using smell and infrared senses to hunt. Snakes can be venomous or constricting, with varied sensory abilities. Reproduction involves internal fertilization, with some species laying eggs and others giving live birth. Snakes' lifespans and maturity vary by species, with many young not surviving their first year.

What is the significance of the forked tongue in snakes?

How do snakes adapt to different climates?

What are the different reproductive strategies of snakes?