Do snakes hear? Detailed answer

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Do snakes hear?

Snakes do not have ears on the surface of their heads. This means that they do not hear sounds coming through the air. But snakes are very sensitive to the vibration of the earth. So when the snake seems to hear you approach, it means that it simply feels the vibration of the ground under your feet. Although the snake has no hearing, other senses are very well developed. Most snakes see very well. Snake eyes are always open because the snake does not have movable eyelids. The snake notices its prey more by movement than by shape or color.

Snakes are very good at smelling. By smell, they distinguish animals, enemies, etc. Snakes also have other senses associated with both smell and taste, but are completely absent in humans. The snake can extract certain particles of chemicals from the air, the earth, from other animals and objects with the help of its long, forked tongue. The snake then sticks the tips of the tongue into two holes in the corners of the mouth. These openings contain highly sensitive nerve cells. With them, the snake determines the chemical particles of food, enemy, friend and everything else.

In fact, the snake has a highly developed chemical sense, perhaps comparable to well-trained dogs. And some snakes, vipers, boas, pythons, have a feeling that is not developed in any other animal. They can determine the victim by body temperature if it is slightly higher or lower than the surroundings. This sense of warmth gives snakes the ability to identify and attack prey in the dark without even seeing it!

Author: Likum A.

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