Interesting Facts about Giant SnakesBy Lakota Blaisdell, Josh Bowen, Max Hamrell, Jordan Maille, and

Brianna Patch

There are 2 types of Giant SnakesBoas Pythons

Both types of snakes are “constrictors” who squeeze their prey before eating it.

(No one was harmed in these pictures)

What is the difference between Boas and Pythons?

Boas Pythons*Give birth to live young *Lay eggs*Come from South and Central *Come from Africa, India and

America South-east Asia

How can a Giant Snake swallow animals larger than its head?A Giant Snake has double-hinged jaws so it can open its mouth wide. It disconnects and reconnects them as needed.

How much do Giant Snakes need to eat in a year?Some Giant Snakes need to eat only three or

four times a year.

Are Giant Snakes warm-blooded or cold-blooded?

Giant Snakes are cold-blooded, like most reptiles. They control their heat by changing their surroundings.

Can Giant Snakes hear?Probably not, but they can feel the ground,

smell and sense heat from other animals.

Giant Snakes from around the world

Boa ConstrictorWhere: Mexico, Centraland South AmericaLength: 15 feetWeight: 60 poundsInteresting fact:Smallest of Giant SnakesGood at hiding.

AnacondaWhere: Central andSouth AmericaLength: 30 feetWeight: 500 poundsInteresting fact:Largest snake in the world.

Reticulated PythonWhere: Southeast AsiaLength: 33 feetWeight: 300 poundsInteresting Fact:Longest snake in the world.Can swim far out to sea.

African PythonWhere: AfricaLength: 30 feetWeight: 250 poundsInteresting fact:Climbs trees to huntFor monkeys and birds

Indian PythonWhere: India, PakistanSri Lanka, ChinaLength: 12 – 13 feetWeight: 129 poundsInteresting fact:Favorite at the circus,carnivals and snake shows.

How do Giant Snakes get along with people?

Giant Snakes rarely attack people because they are too big to be eaten. People keep

Giant Snakes as pets and in zoos. People often hunt Giant Snakes

for their meat and skins. People also destroy the habitat of Giant Snakes as they build towns and roads.Giant Snakes are part of whatmakes this world interesting.

Comparing Giant Snakes

Comparing Giant Snakes