snake

Snakes are elongated, limbless, carnivorous reptiles that are distant cousins to lizards. The lack of limbs does not hinder their movement, as they can slither, climbs, and sometimes swim with great dexterity. They can be found on almost every landmass except Cori Glacia, and species can range in size from a few inches long to over 30 feet.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Snakes are muscular reptiles covered in hard, dry scales and possessing at most vestigial rear limbs. They possess no eyelids, and their jaws are flexible enough to unhinge, allowing them to swallow prey larger than their own heads. Snakes' teeth are backward-curving, allowing them to hold on to prey, but not strong enough to tear at prey, requiring them to swallow their prey whole.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Snakes typically hunt by following the scent of their prey, and some snakes are also able to detect the heat of prey animals. In addition, snakes are sensitive to the faint vibrations in the ground caused by movement. By contrast, snakes are also deaf to ambient sounds.

• Beasts
• Reptiles

Geographic Distribution

• Aetheria
• Khaphtela

• Anaconda
• Cobra