Question

Identify the non-venomous snake
A. Python
B. Kobra
C. Anaconda
D. Viper

Answer 1

Snakes are carnivore reptile animals having an elongated and legless body. Their highly mobile jaws enable them to ingest much larger prey than their mouths. Some of them use venom to immobilize their prey. The venom is a poisonous secretion which is a modified form of saliva. But not all snakes are venomous.

Complete answer: Snakes are very interesting reptiles that have slender bodies with no legs. They move in a wavy motion and their prey is small rodents. The snakes are carnivores and they sometimes use venom to paralyze their prey. The venom is the modified saliva that is delivered through fangs in the snake’s jaw. The fangs are hollow elongated structures that store venom and inject it efficiently when needed. Generally, snake venom is for self-protection but can be lethal if come in contact with humans. But snakes do not attack humans without action. Most of the snakes are non-venomous. Anaconda is the largest known snake in the world and it is non-venomous. It is native to South America and it has four different types. Anaconda captures its prey by striking it with its powerful jaw and then suffocating it to death. They can kill very large animals including humans which is rare. An anaconda can eat up to 40 pounds of food a day. Python is also a non-venomous snake just like an anaconda. They also kill their prey by suffocating them by wrapping its body around them. It is also one of the largest snakes in the world. They have 26 different species. They are native to Africa and Asia. They are more likely to attack humans but they are still kept as pets. They have excellent camouflage ability and are considered one of the most beautiful snakes in the world.
So, options A and C are correct answers.

Note: Certain characteristic features of venomous snakes can be used to detect them. Most venomous snakes have elliptical pupils like a cat. They have a triangular and broader head. They have heat pits between their eyes and noses. Also, venomous snakes usually have colourful patterns.