Khargone. On hearing the name of snake, we imagine a fast creature in our mind, but there are some snakes which are very lazy. They like to rest a lot. Not only this, they have to wait for hours for their food. This nature of snakes is according to their physical structure, hunting strategy, and habitat. Such snakes are usually big and heavy, which are incapable of moving fast.
Mahadev Patel, a snake catcher and snake expert from Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, said that the term lazy snake is used for snakes that are less mobile and are in a lethargic state most of the time. Due to their anatomy, hunting strategy, and habitat, they rest most of the time. Boa constrictors, pythons, pythons, and gaboon vipers are some of the prime examples, which are known for their lazy nature.
1. Boa constrictor
These snakes are large and heavy. They are usually found resting in trees or on the ground. To hunt, they attack suddenly and suffocate their prey by wrapping it around them.
2. Python
These are large and heavy snakes. They remain in a lethargic state most of the time and attack suddenly to catch their prey. They are mostly found in jungles, swamps and dense forests.
3. Python
Python is one of the largest and heaviest snakes in the world. They are found resting in or near water most of the time. They are rarely active and attack suddenly to catch their prey. Their habitat is swamps, rivers, reservoirs.
4. Gaboon Viper
The Gaboon Viper is known for its heavy body and sluggish nature. This snake rests on the ground or among the leaves and makes a deadly attack to catch the prey.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 12, 2024, 16:45 IST
