15 Slithering Snakes

Slithering Snakes written by Pam Holden

There are many kinds of snakes in the world, like grass snakes, sea snakes, and tree snakes. They make their homes in forests, Swamps, deserts, and the sea. Some snakes live in caves or rocks, and some live in trees or water.

All snakes have very long, thin bodies. The smallest snakes are only as long as your hand, but the longest ones are as long as a house! Some kinds are as heavy as two men. The biggest snakes are so strong that they can squeeze the animals they catch. anaconda

water snake Snakes have no legs, so they move by sliding and slithering on the ground and on tree branches, or by swimming. Tree snakes can jump from one tree to another. Some people think they are flying! green tree viper

Some snakes have stripes or spots. Their skins have patterns to help them hide in grass or rocks or trees. All snakes have scales on their skin. The scales get old from sliding across the ground. Then their skin comes off in one piece. Sometimes people make it into shoes and belts and bags. king snake

Snakes are cold-blooded, so they like to lie in the sun to get warm. Some live together in a den so they can keep warm. They sleep there in winter, when it is too cold outside. In hot deserts, they have to hide from the sun. rattlesnakes