I WONDER - What Do Snakes Eat? Me Pregunto - Las Serpientes Deben Comer Con Frecuencia?

Snakes can survive months without eating by conserving energy and reducing metabolism. As cold-blooded animals, they limit energy intake and avoid using vital protein stores. Some species can reduce their metabolism by up to 72%, allowing them to survive over a year without food.

Why are snakes able to wait for long periods without eating?

• They are warm-blooded.

• They have a fast metabolism.

• They are cold-blooded.

• They store food in their bodies.

How do snakes manage their energy intake?

• By storing fat in their tails.

• By avoiding digestion of vital proteins.

• By increasing their metabolism.

• By eating more frequently.

What percentage can some snakes reduce their metabolism by?

• 72%

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

What is surprising about some snake species' ability to survive without food?

• They need to eat every day.

• They can survive only a few weeks without eating.

• They can only survive in warm climates.

• They can survive for more than a year without eating.

What is a key factor in a snake's ability to survive long periods without food?

• Their large size.

• Their fast digestion process.

• Their cold-blooded nature.

• Their ability to hibernate.