snake: References & Edit History
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Assorted References
- distribution
- falling amphibian population and effect on snakes
- snakebite
- In snakebite
anatomy and physiology
- circulation
- compared with lizards
- In lizard
- dental adaptations
- size
- skull
animal behaviour
- defensive behaviour
- innate preferences for certain foods
- locomotion
- mating
- methods of dormancy
sensory reception
- ability to hear
- use of chemoreception
symbolism
- art of painting
- fall of man
- Hinduism
- motif in Southeast Asian art
- religion
Additional Reading
General works
Harry W. Greene, Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature (1997), surveys snake diversity and biology and is complemented by stunning photography. John Coborn, The Atlas of Snakes of the World (1991), discusses the care of snakes and snakebites in addition to describing each family and genus. Carl H. Ernst and George R. Zug, Snakes in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book (1996), provides answers to many of the questions most frequently asked about snakes. Tony Phelps, Poisonous Snakes, rev. ed (1989), covers the rear-fanged colubrids, the elapids, and the vipers. Ramona and Desmond Morris, Men and Snakes (1965), thoroughly reviews man’s relationships with snakes, including culture, mythology, medicine, and exploitation. The Ultimate Guide: Snakes (1997), a video produced for the Discovery Channel by Partridge Films, portrays snakes in the wild and also includes computer graphics and interviews with researchers.
Advanced works
Roy W. McDiarmid, Jonathan A. Campbell, and T’Shaka A. Touré, Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference, vol. 1 (1999– ), constitutes the first of a comprehensive series. Richard A. Seigel, Joseph T. Collins, and Susan S. Novak, Snakes: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (1987), is suitable for amateur naturalists as well as researchers. F. Harvey Pough (ed.), Herpetology, 2nd ed. (2001), is a college-level textbook.
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Article History
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Corrected display issue; noted that there are reports from the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) dating to 1912 of a reticulated python measuring 10 meters (32.8 feet) long. | Mar 11, 2024 | ||
Add new Web site: The Humane Society of the United States - What to do about snakes. | Mar 08, 2024 | ||
SciTechDaily update. | Jan 30, 2024 | ||
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Snake. | Apr 07, 2023 | ||
Add new Web site: One Kind Planet - Snakes. | Apr 25, 2022 | ||
Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Awesome 8: Super Snakes. | Sep 10, 2021 | ||
Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Awesome 8: Super Snakes. | Sep 10, 2021 | ||
Top Questions updated. | May 07, 2021 | ||
Media added. | Nov 05, 2020 | ||
Revised the number of deaths from snakebites and mentioned invasive snake species. | Nov 05, 2020 | ||
Add new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Snake. | May 10, 2018 | ||
Changed the number of known snake species from "2,900" to "more than 3,400" and describes the differences between venomous and poisonous. | Sep 20, 2017 | ||
Add new Web site: Easy Science For Kids - Snakes – Are All Snakes Venomous? | Dec 29, 2016 | ||
Add new Web site: CoolKidFacts.com - Snake. | Dec 29, 2016 | ||
Add new Web site: Idaho Public Television - Snake. | Dec 29, 2016 | ||
Add new Web site: Kids' Planet - Snake. | Dec 29, 2016 | ||
Deleted audio clip and added video. | Mar 01, 2016 | ||
Text noting the emergence of the first snake, Eophis underwoodi, during the Middle Jurassic Period added. | Jan 29, 2015 | ||
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals and Plants - Snake. | May 05, 2014 | ||
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals - Snake. | Mar 04, 2013 | ||
Add new Web site: Defenders of Wildlife - Snake. | Aug 20, 2012 | ||
Text added identifying the oldest known fossil snake, Coniophis precedens. | Aug 13, 2012 | ||
Add new Web site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids - Venomous Snake. | Mar 16, 2012 | ||
Add new Web site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids! - Snake Facts for Kids. | Mar 16, 2012 | ||
Added image of two snakes hatching. | Feb 02, 2012 | ||
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Snake. | Nov 11, 2011 | ||
Add new Web site: BioKids - Snakes. | Nov 09, 2011 | ||
Media added. | Nov 03, 2011 | ||
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Snake. | Aug 05, 2011 | ||
Add new Web site: Aquatic Community - Snakes. | Aug 05, 2011 | ||
Added image of yellow anaconda. | May 27, 2011 | ||
Added diagram of vomeronasal organ. | Jun 30, 2010 | ||
Geologic time data updated. | Sep 15, 2009 | ||
Added new Web site: Animal Planet - Snake. | Apr 14, 2009 | ||
Updated the evolution section with a description of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the largest fossil snake ever found. | Feb 06, 2009 | ||
Added new Web site: Wanadoo - Snakes. | Dec 08, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: The Wildlife Travels - Wildlife In India - Snakes. | Nov 12, 2008 | ||
Revised to identify the largest and smallest snake species. | Sep 19, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: Zoroastrian Kids Korner - Snake. | Aug 12, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: Environmental Education For Kids! - Snakes. | Jun 25, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: Environmental Education For Kids - Eastern Milk Snake. | Jun 19, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: Environmental Education For Kids - Northern Redbelly Snake. | Jun 19, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How Snakes Work. | May 15, 2008 | ||
Media added. | May 05, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: Animal Corner - Snakes. | Feb 07, 2008 | ||
Added new Web site: Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service - Snakes of Tasmania. | Sep 07, 2007 | ||
Article revised and updated. | Mar 16, 2007 | ||
Added new Web site: University of Georgia - Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River Site. | Jun 26, 2006 | ||
Added new Web site: University of Texas - Herps of Texas. | Jun 26, 2006 | ||
Article revised. | Apr 22, 2005 | ||
Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |