There are over 3,000 different species of snakes. Snakes live on every continent apart from Antarctica. Unlike other reptiles such as lizards, snakes are carnivorous. They only eat meat! The fastest snake in the world is the black mamba which has been recorded at 12.5 miles per hour. They can limit their resting energy consumption because they are cold blooded, so there are some snakes that can go almost 2 years without eating! The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python, the largest recorded individual being nearly 33 feet long. Snakes do not have eyelids! Eye caps repel dust from their corneas and maintain moisture. Snakes “smell” with their tongues. They have a special organ called the Jacobson’s organ in the roof of their mouth. The Jacobson’s organ enables them to pick up scent molecules collected by their tongue. Newborn snakes have as much venom as an adult snake. Since most snakes abandon their young, newborn snakes are born ready to hunt. According to studies, snakelet venom is as potent as a full-grown adult’s venom. So beware! Have a slithery ssssuper day mes amis!