Snakes are said to be everywhere. But, only in these country, you would have no sight of snake unless you are in the zoo. Why is that so?
2006-11-14 23:58:35 · 6 answers · asked by hernestwisnu 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
New Zealand takes extreme measures to ensure snakes are not introduced to the ecology, since most bird species in the country have evolved as 'flightless' and so the introduction of snakes would be disastrous. Several years back some kid threw a snake skin outside the government buildings in Wellington as a joke and the whole police force was out looking for the snake that shed it.
2006-11-15 04:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by AliceG 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When sea levels rose during warm periods, and then covered in glaciers during the ice ages. All of that disturbance made it impossible for snakes to survive. Snakes don't handle cold conditions too well.
2006-11-15 08:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by friendly face 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"You have to remember that both of these countries are islands. That probably is the main reason accounting for why they don't exhist there."
BS if you don't mind me saying so... the size of the island has nothing to do with what animals it accommodates.
New Zealand takes extreme quarantine measures to protect its environment and wildlife.
I have lived in both NZ and Ireland and I have no idea why they don't have snakes.. but I'm glad!
Anyway, every country has animals that others don't have.
2006-11-16 21:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by * 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You have to remember that both of these countries are islands. That probably is the main reason accounting for why they don't exhist there.
2006-11-15 08:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They never evolved there, and couldn't make the ocean crossing.
2006-11-15 08:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO snakes, how lucky you are, I absolutely HATE snakes.
2006-11-15 08:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋