More Snakes Flashcards
1
Q
Do snakes have a tympanic membrane or middle ears?
A
No but they have an inner ear similar to mammals
2
Q
Vomeronasal organ
A
Jacobson’s organ (chemo receptors and pheromones)
3
Q
What gland keeps snakes eyes moist
A
Harderian
4
Q
Snakes have a wide range of vision. dilation and contraction of pupil is….
A
Voluntary
5
Q
Good natural substrates
A
coconut shells, aspen, cypress
6
Q
Which type of substrates should not be used since oils are toxic and cause respiratory issues
A
Cedar and pine
7
Q
Substrates to avoid*
A
outside limbs (bacteria/ parasites)
potting soil (fertilizers and chemicals)
8
Q
What is one of the downfalls of a simplistic habitat
A
hard to control temperature and humidity
9
Q
Ectothermic
A
surroundings regulate body temperature
