Snakes’ BodiesSnakes’ BodiesBy Dimitri By Dimitri

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Snakes are Reptiles.Snakes are Reptiles. They are related to lizards, turtles, alligators They are related to lizards, turtles, alligators

and crocodiles.and crocodiles. Snakes have back bones, scaly skin and Snakes have back bones, scaly skin and

they are cold blooded.they are cold blooded.

Snakes have no legs.Snakes have no legs. Their thin bodies can be long or short.Their thin bodies can be long or short. Snakes have lungs, stomachs, hearts, and Snakes have lungs, stomachs, hearts, and

organs. organs. They are muscular and strong.They are muscular and strong.

Snakes can’t walk or run.Snakes can’t walk or run. They have three ways of moving:They have three ways of moving:

1. loop along the ground1. loop along the ground

2.sqeeze box motion2.sqeeze box motion

3.sidewinding3.sidewinding

Snakes do not see like people.Snakes do not see like people. They have inner ears.They have inner ears. Snakes smell with their tongue.Snakes smell with their tongue.

A snakes skin is not slimy it is actually hard and A snakes skin is not slimy it is actually hard and smooth.smooth.

The scales are hard and thick.The scales are hard and thick. Did you know that snakes have a invisible scale Did you know that snakes have a invisible scale

over there eyes?over there eyes? Colors and patterns hide the snake from enemies. Colors and patterns hide the snake from enemies.

Snakes have three layers of skin.Snakes have three layers of skin. They shed their skin when they They shed their skin when they

grow.grow.

I think snakes are cool interesting creatures.I think snakes are cool interesting creatures. Do you like SNAKES?Do you like SNAKES?