What's up with the vents/holes?

Just curious of why bps have vents on their mouths. Probably could have just googled it haha but hey this sight is more interesting. Also are they the only snakes with them?

Pits, Heat pits.

No, many snakes have them. Some more than others.

They are used to pick up heat to help them hunt.

Pits* lol. Interesting. That's the only use?

Hmm... I'm actually surprised that you've never heard of them. I grew up watching nature shows and snake heat pits are all the rage when they're showing how these guys hunt. They love to show off the "infrared night vision" that these things provide. Turn on a good snake documentary (or ...sigh... YouTube it) some time and be amazed. :D

I mean I would thank you but now I'm just going to be up all night lol. Gee thanks a lot!

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I mean I would thank you but now I'm just going to be up all night lol. Gee thanks a lot!

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Sounds like my kind of party. Have fun!

If OP is younger the only thing on Discovery and Animal Planet is aliens and bigfoot so I'm not surprised he/she doesn't know.

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If OP is younger the only thing on Discovery and Animal Planet is aliens and bigfoot so I'm not surprised he/she doesn't know.

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TBH, I was talking about Nature on PBS every Sunday night. ;)

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If OP is younger the only thing on Discovery and Animal Planet is aliens and bigfoot so I'm not surprised he/she doesn't know.

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Next you're gonna tell me mermaids aren't real!!!

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Next you're gonna tell me mermaids aren't real!!!

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I guess those two, 2 hr special episodes sold you? :rolleyes:


(There really were Mermaid specials)