What are snakes?

Snakes are strange animals on our planet Earth. Snakes are reptiles and they belong to the family of lizards. They do not have legs and yet they can move fast along the ground and swim in water. They have muscles in their body which help them to move in different directions. Their skin is hard and glossy to reduce friction as they crawl along the ground. There are countless species of snakes found in different sizes and colors. Their skin has colorful patterns on it which helps them hide from enemies.

Snakes often live in deserted places on the ground. Some live in trees and some live in water. A snake’s diet usually consists of small insects and animals such as frog, mine and lizards or even other snakes. Some snakes catch birds or eat their eggs and chicks. Long snakes like Anacondas can eat small crocodiles or even a wild boar. Snakes are generally perceived as being dangerous yet very few of them are poisonous. Many species are harmless and some people keep them as a pet.