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Difference between Poisonous Snakes and Non-Poisonous Snakes | Reptiles

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between poisonous snakes and non-poisonous snakes. Difference # Non-Poisonous Snakes: 1. Colour: Usually not brightly coloured, but pythons, common sand boa, red sand boa, anaconda, wart snakes (Acrochordus granulatus), etc. are brightly coloured. 2. Shape of head: Head is usually narrow and elongated. 3. Neck: No constriction in the neck. 4. [...]

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Difference between Lacertilia and Ophidia | Reptiles

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between lacertilia and ophidia. Difference # Lacertilia: 1. Shape: Elongated body, usually with two pairs of limbs. 2. Neck: Distinct 3. Limbs: Excepting the limbless lizards, the limbs are pentedactylus, each digit ending in a claw 4. Eyelids: Usually an upper and a lower eyelid are present. In the mem­bers of [...]

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Comparison between Limbless Lizards and Snakes | Reptiles

Let us learn about the comparison between limbless lizards and snakes. Comparison # Limbless Lizards: 1. Limbs: Absent but vestige of girdles are present. 2. Shape of body: Cylindrical. 3. Tail: Long 4. Eyelid: Movable eyelids are present. 5. External ear opening: External ear opening is present 6. Tongue: A short, flat tongue is present. 7. Scales: Ring –link overlapping [...]

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