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Southern Cantil

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1. 1. What special trick do young Southern Cantil snakes do with their tails?

   💡 Think about how a worm moves.

   They wiggle it like a worm to attract food. They use it to swim faster. They hide it under leaves. They make a loud noise with it.

2. 2. Why is the Southern Cantil listed as Near Threatened?

   💡 Think about what humans do to the snake and its forest home.

   People kill it and its home is being destroyed. It cannot find enough food. It is too small to survive. It is hunted by other snakes.

3. 3. What are heat-sensing pits used for?

   💡 These pits are on the snake's face and help it find food.

   To detect warm-blooded prey. To help the snake see in the dark. To make the snake look scary. To store venom.

4. 4. Look closely at the picture of the Southern Cantil. What do you notice about its face or head? Describe what you see.

   💡 Does it have any special features like pits or a certain shape?

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