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Explore Suborder Serpentes (Snakes)

A collection of articles investigate these legless reptiles, covering their specialized hunting methods, venom systems, sensory capabilities, and behavioral patterns.

Snake: Characteristics, Types, Behaviors, Facts & Pictures

Snakes are elongated, limbless reptiles that belong to the suborder Serpentes within the order Squamata (which also includes lizards). With over 3,000 documented species, snakes exhibit a wide range of sizes, colors, habitats, and behaviors.