Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles that belong to the suborder Serpentes. They are ectothermic (cold-blooded), scaly creatures found on every continent except Antarctica.
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Key Characteristics
Body: Long, flexible bodies with no limbs.
Scales: Covered in overlapping scales for protection and movement.
Senses:
Use tongue to "smell" the environment (Jacobson's organ).
Many have heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey.
Movement: Slither using muscles and scales; different types include lateral undulation, sidewinding, and concertina movement.
