The world in a snakes eyes!

[D2b]

Can snakes only see in heat vision? can they see colors or just black and white, do they see colder objects like they see warm ones? This isn't really a topic in need lol I'm just curious as to how these guys see there world!!

[xdeus]

It depends on the snake. Some have very good vision (for snakes) whereas others rely more on their heat pits. Even so, the ones with heat pits will use them in conjunction with their eyes so they can "see" the heat as well as the visual image of the object.

Here is a good description I found that describes vision in snakes:

Snakes do not see colors, but their eyes are equipped with a combination of light receptors: rods that provide low-light but fuzzy vision, and cones that produce clear images. The complexity of the eyes varies among species because of their different lifestyles. For instance, snakes that live primarily underground have smaller eyes that only process light and dark, but snakes that live above ground and hunt by sight have crystal-clear vision and good depth perception. Some species, specifically boas and pythons, have a second visual tool: Pit organs on their heads see heat sources in their surroundings like infrared goggles -- an effective ability for nocturnal hunters of warm-blooded animals.

[Quantum Constrictors]

What category would corn snakes fall under? The clear vision?

[xdeus]

What category would corn snakes fall under? The clear vision?

I believe so. Typically, diurnal snakes have better vision and round pupils whereas nocturnal snakes have vertical pupils and rely more on their heat pits.

[D2b]

Nice, I got a ball python and was curious to how he sees me! Lol thanks man