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Snakes

Episode 11 of 12

Chris Packham reveals the variety of ways in which snakes use their bodies not just to slither, but to climb, fly and swim, and explores how they use their senses to hunt.

Chris Packham delves beneath a snake's skin to discover what has made them some of the most successful predators on earth. Their simple body plan hides remarkable adaptations that enable them to rival their limbed, winged and finned counterparts.

Chris reveals the variety of ways in which snakes use their bodies not just to slither, but to climb, fly and swim. He explores how they use their senses to hunt, from heat-sensitive pits used to capture prey in the dark to tongues used to lure fish, and how venom acts not just to kill prey but also to predigest it.

29 minutes

On TV

Sat 11 Jan 2025 16:05

Music Played

  • Bonobo

    Between the Lines (feat. Bajka)

  • Bonobo

    Transits Featuring Szjerdene

  • Massive Attack

    Angel (feat. Horace Andy)

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Chris Packham
Executive Producer Jonny Keeling
Producer Clare Kingston
Series Producer Aaron Paul

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