Pythons

What is the main idea of Python by Christopher Cheng?

• Pythons are the fastest snakes in the world.

• Pythons are unique snakes that use their bodies to catch prey.

• Pythons are dangerous and attack humans often.

• Pythons are the only snakes that lay eggs.

How does a python catch its food?

• It bites its prey with venomous fangs.

• It wraps around its prey and squeezes tightly.

• It chases its prey and swallows it whole.

• It digs holes to trap small animals.

Why does a python swallow its food whole?

• It has no teeth to chew with.

• It is too slow to catch many animals, so it eats quickly.

• Its jaw can stretch wide to fit large meals.

• It only eats tiny animals that don’t need chewing.

Which detail from the book best explains how pythons care for their eggs?

• The mother python lays her eggs and coils around them to keep them warm.

• Pythons are excellent climbers and swimmers.

• A python’s skin helps it blend into the environment.

• Pythons can go weeks without eating after a big meal.

How does a python’s color help it survive?

• It scares away bigger animals.

• It helps the python blend into its surroundings.

What happens to the baby pythons after they hatch?

• They stay with their mother for a long time.

• They quickly crawl away to live on their own.

• They grow up inside the eggs until they are big enough to hunt.

• They eat their eggshells for food before leaving.