Snakes are a diverse group of legless reptiles, with over 3,000 species varying in size from 10 centimeters to 7 meters. The Reticulated Python holds the title for the longest snake.
The poison comes from its teeth, which it uses to immobilize its prey when hunting.
How long does it take venom to take effect?
Usually after a venomous snake bite, there is intense, burning pain at the site within 15 to 30 minutes. This may progress to swelling and bruising of the wound and the entire arm or leg.
For how long have there been
Snakes or ophidians are a suborder of diapsid sauropsids belonging to the order Squamata, superorder Lepidosauria, characterized by the absence of legs and a very elongated body. They originated in the Cretaceous period.
Of their nature
Snakes are carnivorous.
The longest snake is the Reticulated Python.
They range from 10 centimeters to 7 meters in length.