How do snakes survive in winter?

Answer 1

Depending on where they live, they will go dormant in a nest or underground burrow where the temp. remains cool but not freezing. They slow their bodily functions down to nearly undetectable. Their metabolism almost stops, they don't eat or move for months. They may drink occasionally, or not. Their bowels must be clear of food or waste products, since either would be harmful to the snake since it's digestive processes are not functioning normally. Any food taken in would rot in their gut, harming the snake. As the days grow warmer, the snakes become more active until finally, they resume their normal activities.

Answer 2

Snakes In Winter

Answer 3

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How do snakes survive in winter?

Answer 4

Most snakes in colder climates hibernate through the winter in large underground dens. Thousands of snakes are packed in these dens. These dens are found in rock piles, caves, etc... So snakes pretty much just stay there all winter. Hope that covers it for you.

Answer 5

Snakes hibernate, so they wait out the winter until it's warm enough to come out.

Answer 6

Are you talking about captive or wild snakes?? The corn and boa i have are just fine in winter. and are active all year round. but yes the ones in wild will hybernate but if you warm them up they will be fine

Answer 7

They den up in a log, cave or other secluded place, their body metabolism slows down and they ride out the winter to re-emerge again in the spring

Answer 8

They burmiate (hibernate) until the weather warms up enough for them to get out and go hunting. Usually, in holes or burrows other animals have dug.

Answer 9

they usually hibernate in large numbers for warmth.

Answer 10

They brumaite below ground or in logs where it wont freeze.