Snake Facts You Probably Don't Know About
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Snakes are fascinating creatures with many surprising traits, including lack eyelids, and can hear despite having no external ears
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They may not have external ears, but they can detect low-frequency vibrations through their jawbones, which then transmit soundwaves to the inner ears
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Some species of venomous snakes can alter the composition of their venom to meet the needs of the specific situation they find themselves in
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Snakes can sometimes lose their teeth during feeding, but new teeth grow constantly to replace them
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Snakes lack moveable eyelids, meaning they always appear to be looking with their eyes wide open
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Species such as the eastern hognose snake engage in the sport of 'thanatosis', which essentially means they play dead when they are under threat
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In order to escape predators, some species of snake have been known to perform impressive gymnastics
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The dwarf reed scape is able to cartwheel away when it senses the presence of a predators
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