The Fearsome Fer de Lance Snake
In The Fearsome Fer de Lance Snake, naturalist Steve Backshall features one of the most feared snakes in the world. He uses a hook to show us the snake and explains why it’s so deadly. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
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Q: How does the fer de lance snake catch and kill its prey?
A: It has hinged fangs, venom, and can swallow prey whole.
Q: Why is hiding under a building perfect for the fer de lance snake?
A: People will drop food that will attract rodents for the snake to eat.
Q: Why do venomous snakes avoid striking?
A: It takes a lot of energy to create venom. It’s easier to avoid or scare away threatening creatures.
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