Snakes are exclusively carnivorous, meaning that they only eat other animals — and in some cases, eggs. Their diets range ...

Sea snakes are able to supplement their air supply by absorbing oxygen from the surrounding water through their skin. More than 25% of their needs can be met this way. To fuel digestion ...

Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises.

With the weather warming up, snakes have emerged from hibernation and are shedding their skin as they grow. Although it common to come across shedded skin, the actual molting is more difficult to ...