Infrared: Snake Hunt

Infrared: Snake Hunt

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Science, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how pit vipers, despite being in near total darkness, can hunt with precision using infrared sensors in their snouts. These sensors detect thermal radiation emitted by warm-blooded animals, allowing the snake to accurately target its prey. Unlike pit vipers, humans cannot develop this ability due to being warm-blooded, which would cause interference from their own body heat.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of infrared radiation in the context of pit Vipers?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how the cold-blooded nature of snakes affects their sensory abilities.

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