Myth 10: Snakes Are Mostly Tail
Here’s a closer look at a generalized snake. There are numerous vital organs (housed between two rows of ribs) that are vital to serpentine survival.
Have you noticed the empty, white area near the end? A snake’s tail usually occupies less than a fifth of its total body length.
In spite of this, it can still perform important functions.
Spider-tailed vipers, with their long, skinny scales that resemble spider legs, are aptly named for their ability to attract arachnid-eating birds to their tail tips.
