Snakes are highly specialized predators. Although They are simple in form, Snakes are equipped for tracking, subduing, and devouring their prey. They are a recent development in the evolution of Reptiles. In addition to losing their legs, Snakes have modified their jaws to swallow large meals. Moreover, They have developed some of the most virulent poisons known among animals.
There are two main groups of Snakes–primitive and advanced. Primitive Snakes such as Boas kill prey by constriction, and by biting hard. These Snake still have rudimentary hind limbs on their bodies. The advanced Snakes swallow prey or use venom to paralyze and kill their victims.
Snakes demonstrate the principle of transformation. Evolving from primitive burrowing Lizards, They have diversified into nearly three thousand species. Snakes have reduced their skeleton to a skull, jaws, and a long backbone. Furthermore, They rearranged their internal anatomy to fit their thinner, rounder, longer shape. Their skin is a mosaic of glossy, dry scales set in an elastic skin which they shed about four times a year to enable growth.
Important Snake Teaching: New Beginnings
“The power of Snake medicine is creative. It is being able to shed the old and create the new, just as the snake sheds its old skin and emerges as a whole new creature. As the snake crawls away, it leaves its old “life/skin” behind, never looking back and thus always creating a new beginning. This medicine can serve as a powerful metaphor for those wishing to break free.” Copyright: Unknown.
Snake’s Teachings Include:
“Snake people go through many changes in their lives. One minute they might have everything figured out, then the next minute everything could be washed away. Snake people learn to accept change quickly because they need to for survival. Snake represents life, death and rebirth. Look towards Snake when in need of spiritual wisdom as well.” Copyright: Rabbit’s Warren of Wisdom.
According to Dr. George P. Butler, Sr., Snake also teaches 'transmutation' . Read more about Snake at his site. Do not forget to use your back button to return to this site.
Snake’s Advice Includes:
“What things are surfacing that you need to strike out and take advantage of? Perhaps a time to rest and reflect?” Copyright: Unknown.
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Coral Snake and King Snake were carved by Ken Bakeman, and the designs are under copyright.
Va. Carper
May 2, 2008