48 APRIL 2021 DID YOU KNOW? SNAKE HOW LONG? HOW FAST? HOW MANY? The fastest snake in the world is the black mamba, which has been recorded at 12.5 miles per hour. Black mambas can lift one- third of their body off the ground while slithering. The fastest snake in North America is the coachwhip species that can slither at speeds of up to 3.6 miles per hour. – guinnessworldrecords.com 3,686 species of snakes have been discovered and recorded. Snakes have been found on every continent apart from Antarctica. The Himalayan pit viper has been found to live at an elevation of 16,000 feet above sea level. – everythingreptiles.com The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python, the largest recorded measuring 26.2 feet long. A Barbados threadsnake is the smallest snake in the world and measures just ten centimeters long. Green anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world. They are believed to weigh as much as 550 pounds. – nationalgeographic.com 26.2 Feet 12.5 MPH 3,686 Species 3,686 3,686 Species Species MPH MPH FAST? – everythingreptiles.com 12.5 12.5 FAST? MPH MPH The Titanoboa, discovered in Columbia in 2009, was the longest snake that ever lived. Researchers estimate that the Titanoboa measured 39-49 feet in length and weighed 2,200- 2,500 pounds. – smithsonianmag.com 40 feet 20 feet 25 feet 30 feet Reticulated Python Green Anaconda T I T A N O B O A Atheris hispida “feathered tree viper” Serving the Arcadia area since 1958          Find us on Facebook! Member Since 1959      •  •    •   •    •          4855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85018 | www.ingleside.com HOSPITAL 602-840-3446 | GROOMING 602-952-1754 Grooming OPEN Tues - Sat To ensure the safety of our clients & staff, we are performing curbside assistance. HEAT STROKE CAN HAPPEN IN MINUTES! KEEP YOUR PETS INSIDE WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE 85° BRIAN A. SERBIN, DVM • KATHERINE HEWITT, DVM MOLLY R. KLEIN, DVM • KARISSA SCIACCA, DVM Burgers, Dogs, Burritos! Scrumptious Fish & Chips! Best Chicken Nuggets & Tenders! Fresh Breaded Onion Rings! Children’s Menus at All Locations! Drive Thru/Take-Out is Our Specialty! Phone orders taken till 10:00pm Monday thru Saturday. 602-840-0630 20% off any order over $9.00! Offer expires 4/30/21. Valid with coupon only. Present coupon at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer. 1 coupon per person. Valid at all 8 locations. No cash value. Coupon cannot be reproduced. 4121 N. 44th St., Phoenix Cash only. ATM on Patio. VOTED BEST LOCAL BURGER IN THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE 2020 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE GLENDALE STAR 2020 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE 2021 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD IN THE WEST VALLEY VIEW 2021

49 APRIL 2021 Snakes do not have eyelids. Snakes live everywhere on earth except Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, New Zealand, and the North and South poles. The Gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake, reaching about 2 inches long. They can survive for months without eating. Snakes have teeth and fangs (front and rear). Some snakes have over 200 teeth. Australia’s Inland Taipans are the most venomous in the world. Some snakes have been known to explode after eating a large meal. The amount of food a snake eats determines how many offspring it will have. Snakes do not have external ears – but can still hear. They smell the air to hunt. Some animals, such as the Mongoose, are immune to snake venom. Some snakes can breathe partially through their skin. Despite their reputation, more people die from bee stings than snakebites, annually. Of the approximately 725 species of venomous snakes worldwide, 250 can kill a human with one bite. Some U.S. Army, Special Forces members are taught to kill and eat snakes during their survival training, which has earned them the nickname “Snake Eaters.” The most common snake in North America is the garter (gardener) snake. Seventy percent of snake species lay eggs while the other 30% give birth. Two-headed snakes can occur on rare occasions. The decapitated head of a dead snake can still bite, even hours after death. A snake “smells in stereo” and can even tell which direction a smell is coming from. It identifies scents using pits in the roof of its mouth called the Jacobson’s organ. The king cobra is thought to be one of the most intelligent of all snakes. Unlike most snakes, king cobras are careful parents who defend and protect their eggs from enemies. SNAKE WORD SEARCH ANACONDA BARBADOS BLACK MAMBA COACHWHIP GABOON GARTER INLAND TAIPAN JACOBSON’S ORGAN KING COBRA LANCEHEAD MONGOOSE PYTHON RETICULATED SNAKE ISLAND SPECIES TITANOBOA VENOM VIPER SNAKE FACTS SAY WHAT? WATCH WHERE YOU STEP! There is an island in Brazil that has up to 5 snakes per square meter. People are not allowed to go to the island as it is the home of the golden lancehead snake, which is critically endangered. – atlasobscura.com DID YOU KNOW? SNAKE Snakes live everywhere on earth except Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, New Zealand, and The Gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake, reaching about 2 inches long. Snakes live everywhere on earth except Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, New Zealand, and The Gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake, reaching about 2 inches long. Some snakes have been known to explode after eating a large meal. The most common snake in North America is the garter (gardener) snake. The king cobra is thought to be one of the most intelligent of all snakes. Unlike most snakes, king cobras are careful parents who defend and protect their eggs from enemies. The king cobra is thought to be one of the most intelligent of all snakes. Unlike most snakes, king cobras are careful parents who defend and protect their eggs from enemies. The decapitated head of a dead snake can still bite, even hours after death. Seventy percent of snake species lay eggs while the other 30% give birth. The decapitated head of a dead snake can still bite, even hours after death. The decapitated head of a dead snake can still bite, even hours after death. Some animals, such as the Mongoose, are immune to snake venom. Some animals, such as the Mongoose, are immune to snake venom. Prompt Quality Professional Service r shop - ROM US AVE! Products OFF d Mailboxes 018 -4pm AND SECURE LBOXES ROC#308272 ompt ality ssional rvice S ts F oxes ECURE C#308272 SINCE 1978 Prompt Quality Professional Service 602-956-7299 • 6 Standard residential locks within 15 mile radius of our shop - If outside area service charge applies. ORDER FROM US AND SAVE! $ 159 95 PLUS TAX • Locks Rekeyed • Commercial Locks • Deadbolts • Residential Locks • Safes • Security Products 20% OFF Safes and Mailboxes VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 4454 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 Open Mon-Thurs 8:30-5pm & Fri 8:30-4pm LOCKABLE AND SECURE MAILBOXES ROC#308272 Call us today to schedule your appointment!