LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Basking is common to most active diurnal reptiles. Lizards, crocodiles, terrapins, and snakes routinely make use of the morning sun to raise their body temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Snakes seek out sunny, warm, and open areas to bask in spring. Basking in sunlight helps them regulate their body temperatures quickly and restores their strength. Heat reflecting surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, glass, or other open areas are highly preferable.

Detailed explanation-3: -As coldblooded animals, snakes need help to maintain their body temperatures in the right range to enable them to move and to keep their bodily functions working properly. Many snakes bask in the sun to raise their body temperatures. The sun also helps the animals maintain healthy levels of vitamins and minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Snakes are cold-blooded, or ectothermic, animals. Because reptiles are unable to regulate their own body temperature, they need to draw heat from their living environment. So, a snake’s tank needs an external heat source, such as a heated pad, bulb, or rock.