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Aestivation (Latin: aestas (summer); also spelled estivation in American English) is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. [ 1 ]
Adult eastern rat snakes have few known predators other than humans. When frightened, a rat snake will freeze. If harassed, it will produce a foul-smelling musk to deter predators. If provoked further, it may coil, shake its tail, and snap at its attacker. [27] Eastern rat snakes hibernate during the winter underground or in deep crevices.
This is a list of reptiles found in the state of Virginia, including both native and introduced species with an established population. Testudines (turtles)
Oct. 21—By the time we reach this date in October, local wildlife are preparing for the impending winter. Those that have been living here will need to deal with the cold season. There are ...
In summer, the snakes move to mossy or marshy areas where they look for food. [8] Adult snakes feed only for 2 to 3 months during summer, whereas the young ones feed till the start of winter. [6] The adult primarily feed on ranid and wood frogs, and occasionally on mice and voles. [8] [6] The young snakes mostly feed on earthworms. [6]
But snakes and alligators do go into a similar state when temperatures begin to drop to help them survive the cold. Just as some warm-blooded animals hibernate during the winter as they endure ...
Reptilian winter dormancy, or brumation, likely evolved to help reptiles survive colder conditions. Reptiles that are dormant in the winter tend to have higher survival rates and slower aging. [50] Reptiles evolved to exploit their ectothermy to deliberately cool their internal body temperatures.
Snakes across North Carolina hibernate individually in holes in the ground, Hall said. Very few species can make their own holes, so they often find stump holes and rodent burrows to spend much of ...