Snakes of PA

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What term describes animals that cannot regulate their body temperature internally?

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Poikilothermic

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What do you call snakes that give birth to live young instead of laying eggs?

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Ovoviviparous

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Which part of a snake is primarily used to sample scent molecules?

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Forked tongue

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Do Pennsylvania's venomous snakes have round eye pupils?

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False

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What classification do snakes fall under if they primarily eat insects, mice, moles, and chipmunks?

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Carnivores

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What is the term for animals that lay eggs?

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Oviparous

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What is the primary diet of carnivorous snakes?

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Other animals, such as insects and small mammals.

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What is the significance of a snake's forked tongue?

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It helps them detect scents in their environment.

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What is the difference between oviparous and ovoviviparous snakes?

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Oviparous snakes lay eggs, while ovoviviparous snakes give birth to live young.

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What type of environment do most snakes prefer?

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Warm, dry habitats, often with plenty of cover.